On Tue, 27 Jul 2004 16:10:58 +1000, wrote:



I know only that to stay at the top of such a gruelling event as the Tour
, against such strong, talented opposition for 6 years is, in the minds of
most people, an unattainable outcome without assistance.

The rumours have been there for many years as they have with Marion Jones
and I believe that they will eventually be confirmed.

It may be past the rumor stage as there is a trial ongoing, the verdict of
which is expected this autumn. Dr. Michele Ferrari has been accused of
recommending EPO (Erythropoeitin) to his clients, among them Armstrong.
Both Greg LeMond and Andy Hampsten have made statements to the prevalence
of doping in the poloton.

http://www.eurosport.com/home/pages/...to613945.shtml

http://www.tdfblog.com/2004/07/24/

http://www.cyclingplus.co.uk/forum/t...TOPIC_ID=33215