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It was the '93 Worlds that he won. '91 and '92 were both won by Gianni Bugno.
For me, the intimidation and threats stand out above anyone else who may have been racing at the time.
Even during racing itself, he was intimidating towards those that spoke out.
I believed he was clean, after all,with so many tests, how could he not be?
When it emerged as to the extent of the lie, meaning others in his team had to lie as well, that made it so hard to believe the truth.
Even now, when I watch racing, I hope to hell the winners are clean. That in itself, has been a problem for me and many others. But most of all for the riders who win clean, as there will always be that element of is he clean or not? If LA can do all of that without testing positive, then who is doing it these days?
Seeing people come back from doping bans, has also made me feel disappointed by the inaction of the UCI, a ban should be for life, not two years!It sickens me to the core to see ex cheats coming back to win races Was Verbruggen charged with doping fraud as well?
While I admit he has inspired people with cancer, which can only be a good thing, I wonder how many have the money that he had, thrown at them.
Is the foundation safe from tho prosecution?
Thanks Lance, it hasn't been a pleasure!
Mike