AggieDave 6 #1 January 20, 2005 I guess they can't understand how a man with one nut and a hard past can win and do it again and again. http://www.reuters.co.uk/newsArticle.jhtml?type=sportsNews&storyID=657721 QuoteLYON, France (Reuters) - A French judge has confirmed a preliminary probe has started of doping claims against six-times Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong. The American has vigorously and consistently denied the allegations. The judge from the Alpine city of Annecy has ordered local police to investigate after the publication last year of a book entitled "L.A. Confidential: The Secrets of Lance Armstrong." Written by journalists Pierre Ballester and David Walsh, the book quoted Emma O'Reilly, the rider's former masseuse, as saying Armstrong had asked her to get rid of a bag containing needles used by him on the 1998 Tour of the Netherlands. O'Reilly was heard by Paris police last year and has stuck by her allegations, French daily Le Parisien said on Thursday. Others witnesses were also heard by the end of 2004 and the case has been handed over to the Annecy judge who will decide after the police probe whether to pursue matters. Last July, a Paris appeals court turned down Armstrong's request that the book should include his outright denial of the allegations. Armstrong said last week he would decide in April whether he would take part in this year's Tour de France. --"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
christelsabine 1 #2 January 20, 2005 With re to thread's title: Never ever a French man is jealous on anything. They (know they) are the best, dudeist skydiver # 3105 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #3 January 20, 2005 QuoteWith re to thread's title: Never ever a French man is jealous on anything. They (know they) are the best, The best at everything except for winning the Tour de Lance Armstrong.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
christelsabine 1 #4 January 20, 2005 The French man simply smiles and goes on. Let Lance A. win. What does it count. He's not French. dudeist skydiver # 3105 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelpdiver 2 #5 January 20, 2005 Investigating potential doping from 7 years ago? Unless the French justice system has a fucked up burden of evidence, I don't see how anything could be concluded. Oh, sorry, I also thought this week's Boxer-Rice hearing was a honest proceeding. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frenchy68 0 #6 January 20, 2005 Hey, cool, Lyon is my hometown.On a more serious note: I think he will be fine. But about 1/2 of the riders of the Tour seem to be investigated one way or the other these days. The sport is rotten with dope these days. But I think Lance will be OK. "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #7 January 20, 2005 Quote The French man simply smiles spits on Lance and throws garbage at Lanceand goes on. Let Lance A. win. What does it count. He's not French. Simple correction there, I'm sure you meant it that way. ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelpdiver 2 #8 January 20, 2005 I thought it was the Germans that spit. (As per last year's big time trial) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dropoutdave 0 #9 January 21, 2005 The French sure do like their conspiricy books don't they. Remember all the 9/11 ones? Bless em. Edited for typo. ------------------------------------------------------ May Contain Nut traces...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #10 January 21, 2005 Hey! If I had Sheryl Crow waiting at the finish line, I'll bet I could break some records, too!!!"There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ahegeman 0 #11 January 21, 2005 Lance'll be fine. He's already the most tested athlete in the world. He's probably proud of the fact that his accomplishments are so unbelieveable. Its people like him that renew my faith in humanity.--------------------------------------------------------------- There is a fine line between 'hobby' and 'mental illness'. --Dave Barry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justinb138 0 #12 January 21, 2005 you gonna be out at SDD this weekend? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrunkMonkey 0 #13 January 21, 2005 Quote With re to thread's title: Never ever a French man is jealous on anything. They (know they) are the best, Hmmm... Renault cars...Nope. Dassault/Mirage Aerospace...Nope. Airbus....Nope. Maginot Line...Nope. Propensity to surrender...yep. Lance won it. Jealousy is so ugly... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ahegeman 0 #14 January 21, 2005 Wouldn't miss the helicopter for anything. You?--------------------------------------------------------------- There is a fine line between 'hobby' and 'mental illness'. --Dave Barry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justinb138 0 #15 January 21, 2005 statistically speaking, you think they would have won something by now.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justinb138 0 #16 January 21, 2005 QuoteWouldn't miss the helicopter for anything. You? I'm bringing the beer and not leaving til I get my A. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrunkMonkey 0 #17 January 21, 2005 Quotestatistically speaking, you think they would have won something by now.... Q: Why are there nice tall trees lining the streets of Paris? A: The Luftwaffe/Wehrmacht/Kriegsmarine all love marching in the shade. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ahegeman 0 #18 January 21, 2005 QuoteI'm bringing the beer I'll be sure to look you up this weekend. Quoteand not leaving til I get my A. Right on. Definitely the proudest day of my life so far. We'll have to jump together after you're legal. Edited to add: PS - I brought a keg of Shiner when I got my A. I'm just sayin' . . .--------------------------------------------------------------- There is a fine line between 'hobby' and 'mental illness'. --Dave Barry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justinb138 0 #19 January 21, 2005 Shiner it will be, can't promise a keg, but I'll bring somethin. I had some great bourbon tonight too (still feelin it a little bit ), I'm gonna try and grab a bottle of that too.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frenchy68 0 #20 January 21, 2005 AggieDave, I can't thank you enough for posting this thread! "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miked10270 0 #21 January 21, 2005 QuoteI guess they can't understand how a man with one nut and a hard past can win and do it again and again. The whole single testicle thing is is a very emotive issue for France. You see, in late 1939 - early 1940, the lyrics of a VERY popular song went: "Hitler... Has only got one ball. The other... Is on a garden wall. Himmler... Has something sim'ler. And Goebbels... Has no balls... At all." So perhaps NOW you can see why they're so upset! Mike. Taking the piss out of the FrenchAmericans since before it was fashionable. Prenait la pisse hors du FrançaisCanadiens méridionaux puisqu'avant lui à la mode. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #22 January 21, 2005 That one testicle has to be huge! I don't know how he's able to sit on that bicycle seat! He's a tough guy. Go Lance! Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freakbrother 0 #23 January 21, 2005 QuoteQuoteI guess they can't understand how a man with one nut and a hard past can win and do it again and again. The whole single testicle thing is is a very emotive issue for France. You see, in late 1939 - early 1940, the lyrics of a VERY popular song went: "Hitler... Has only got one ball. The other... Is on a garden wall. Himmler... Has something sim'ler. And Goebbels... Has no balls... At all." So perhaps NOW you can see why they're so upset! Mike. Sung to the tune of the Colonel Bogie March (aka the music from The Bridge on the River Kwai).. . www.freak-brother.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
