It was a rough week in professional cycling last week. I’m sure that many of you read about Floyd Landis’ admission to doping and then his attempt to take down all his former teammates with him. I don’t believe we will ever really know the real truth. I’m sure that all the racers walk a fine line between legal performance enhancing supplements and doping.
Then of course a day later, Lance crashes out of the Tour of California. Bicycling magazine had a video showing his difficult decision to abandon the race. Unfortunately it is no longer available. It was clear that Lance was in pain, bleeding and his eye was swelling shut which was probably the main reason he had to drop out.
Lee’s also wishes a speedy recovery to the many local racers who crashed this week.
So you think that racing is just for the pro’s?
Next weekend we have a hill climb race up Northern Colorado’s most storied climb, Rist Canyon. There is both an ACA licensed division as well as a citizen’s race. Lee’s staff will have a tent west of the feed zone in Belview. Please stop by if you need anything.
