tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29196779.post8135395230934659471..comments2024-01-03T06:52:57.387-05:00Comments on Pappillon: Another Reason Not to DopeJMPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05346798683078093966noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29196779.post-6134656575447537082010-02-02T07:31:21.328-05:002010-02-02T07:31:21.328-05:00These guys hiding behind their alias' only dem...These guys hiding behind their alias' only demonstrate a lack of knowledge. A lack of knowledge of top level sport (not just cycling) and its pressures; and also a lack of knowledge of what goes through an athlete's mind (whether using PEDs or competing against potentially enhanced athletes).<br /><br />I don't know Joe as a person, but his palmares are right up there showing great talent from a young age. Talent that most are not blessed with. <br /><br />His bold decision to 'come clean' might be debatable from a business perspective (I'd argue he damaged it more than enhanced it..), but is certainly admirable from a human perspective. It certainly wasn't the easy-route to take, but with a large amount of hindsight, will hopefully be far more important in shaping the future of many young racers and supporting Bike Pure.<br /><br />maybe the old cliche is true for the anonymous posters - It's easy to be a cynic when you're sitting in the stands (or in front of your computer), but a whole diferent story when you're taking part in the game...Stevenoreply@blogger.com