Eurosport - Fri, 31 Jul 14:52:00 2009
British cyclist Bradley Wiggins's blood profiles from the last two years have been released by his Garmin-Slipstream team.
The team says the data indicates no evidence of blood manipulation.
Wiggins had said he would publish the tests to dispel any doubts about the legitimacy of his surprise fourth-place finish at the Tour de France cycle race which ended last Sunday.
The 29-year-old triple Olympic track pursuit champion was praised by French media for his performance, which equalled the best by a Briton in the race.
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I guess that comment are aimed at me, well double BS to you Jack, to start publishing blood tests is a start for a cleaner sport, but I guess at the end of the day it's a case of how well do you as a cheat sleep at night?
Total BS... they aren't being tested for the drugs they take so the blood tests wont show them. Cyclists have access to drugs that are not on the market yet which means authorties haven't had time to develop tests for them. Publishing data won't change this
Superb ride in the Tour, Bradley, whats the chance of a podium in 2010?
There have been a number of cyclists- Wiggins, Van de Velde, Julich, Gerdemann, who talk about being clean BEFORE it's brought up as a question about them. Hats off to the biggest surprise of this year's tour and it seems like a very nice guy.
He just looks like a middle aged guy who wants still wants to be Jimmy Page from Song remains the same.
those published blood data sheets could be any sheets
Nobody beats James May (Top Gear) when it comes to haircut. That makes a unique character. You hate him, yet, you notice him to the details of his haircut under the helmet. Ha, such irony.
Seriously, some of the ugliest haircuts I've ever seen in my life come from British athletes. I guess it's a matter of taste, but a lot of them look like they have slept for 6 weeks straight to get the perfectly bad 'bedhead'.
Get a better hair Cut man, he looks like 1970s reject, Mr Dorky
Wiggins made a promise and has kept to it. Excellent. He's had a magnificent few weeks and this just crowns it.
Bikepure. The only way to ride ... clean.
He has pure talent and dedication. Good on ya Wiggo.
He's had to refute the drug allegations due to ''speculation'' in the press. Would that be the French Press by any chance? The French can't seem to handle anyone but a Frenchman doing well in the Tour. Witness the slagging that Armstrong has had for years, despite never ever having a positive test. Strangely enough Richard Virenque who was kicked off the Tour along with his Festina buddies in 98, openly admitted taking drugs, got a 2 year ban and is still a national hero in France. Why????
All the top riders are cheating, you have to be pretty stupid to think otherwise.
All good riders eventually end up with a nickname, Wiggo is a cool name!
BRAD or Bradley please. Wiggo is so............lame
Maybe if all the riders published their blood tests, just a thought! Good on you Wiggo and roll on TDF 2010 my dosh is on you.
why would you steal my bicycle? I loved that bicycle! in reply to your question 'What atheletes have come back from a ban and actually succeeded on a remarkable level? the most obviuos current example is LA, although this was not a ban he was away for a long time and came back pretty strong, maybe this shows the guy is a phenominal athlete? but since we supposed to be talking about Bradley.....WELL DONE MATE YOU DID US WELL PROUD YOU MEAN CLEAN CYCLING MACHINE
mgh0302 Comment 40 - I hope that you are under 30, because if not then the tours of the late 80's with Robert Millar should be in your memory somwhere. His mountain performances were excellent and always a thrill to watch, his 4th place and polka dot jersey on the podium in 1984 were a fantastic sight! It takes nothing away from wiggins excellent performance this year, but Millar's attacking style of riding was a sight to behold for all british viewers and cycling fans.
The 2 year ban has proven pretty interesting if you ask me because it takes 2 years of active competition out of the legs of the athelete. When the rider returns they are usually a shadow of their former selves. Mainly because there are no drugs, but they also suffer the lack of race miles which makes their comeback all the more painful for them. What atheletes have come back from a ban and actually succeeded on a remarkable level? I cannot think of many...ideas?
Wiggins proved himself in the mountains as a class act. His integrity is not something he has to prove; He is a genuine, dedicated athlete who gives more to cycling than can ever be repaid. Thankyou Bradley for giving us a British Tour de France for the first time in my lifetime.
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