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by Neil Compton
12 Oct 2012 12:27
Forum: Pro Racing
Topic: Lance comeback
Replies: 327
Views: 3298508

I see Phil Liggett thinks along the same lines as i do and i notice Landis lost his case against the UCI. Will be interesting to see what the UCI decide to do. I for one hope they won't just take the word of riders who cut a deal.
by Neil Compton
11 Oct 2012 16:38
Forum: Pro Racing
Topic: Lance comeback
Replies: 327
Views: 3298508

I have to take what i read in newspapers with a pinch of salt as it's well known that they can be economical with the truth. People who are in the limelight and who are successful usually make some enemies over the course of their career.

But ok if i am to believe what i've been reading he is Guilty.
by Neil Compton
11 Oct 2012 14:51
Forum: Pro Racing
Topic: Lance comeback
Replies: 327
Views: 3298508

All this apparently started before he won any of his seven tours. He sure had some clout for a rider that hadn't won the tour at that point. He is made out to be some kind of mafioso figure that controlled everything that went on. Threatening people that didn't comply. He was a cyclist for christ sa...
by Neil Compton
11 Oct 2012 12:42
Forum: Pro Racing
Topic: Lance comeback
Replies: 327
Views: 3298508

How can a witness statement be one of the most compelling forms of evidence when it could just be a lie.

Jesus i'd hate to appear in court knowing i could go down just because someone said i did something.
by Neil Compton
11 Oct 2012 11:29
Forum: Pro Racing
Topic: Lance comeback
Replies: 327
Views: 3298508

AlanW wrote:
Philip Whiteman wrote:A local GP informs me that she has treated local amateur riders taking sports enhancing drugs to improve their competitive chances. For obvious reasons, she did not say whom.
I had a steriod injection in my shoulder yesterday morning, should I now be banned from the next Newport session?
YES.
by Neil Compton
11 Oct 2012 09:57
Forum: Pro Racing
Topic: Lance comeback
Replies: 327
Views: 3298508

by Neil Compton
30 Sep 2012 21:28
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: RESULT: Big Hand for Gary Mac. Three Peaks CX
Replies: 28
Views: 13037

congrats m8. looks like you had fun :)
by Neil Compton
10 Sep 2012 14:29
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: RESULTS Hill Climb Championships 9th Semptember
Replies: 22
Views: 11537

Grats to the new Hill Climb champ.

Was great having all the shouts of encouragement but racing up that hill is always a blur. As close to having an out of body experience as i can imagine.
by Neil Compton
08 Sep 2012 10:33
Forum: Cafe Stop
Topic: Beacon bottles on tour
Replies: 58
Views: 68217

Just been away for the week to Devon, Dorset and Somerset. Went to Weymouth then along the coast to Woodbury near Exeter then up to Brean and back home. Some monster hills along the coast but scenic. Picked a nice week for it.
by Neil Compton
07 Sep 2012 21:31
Forum: Cafe Stop
Topic: Beacon bottles on tour
Replies: 58
Views: 68217

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I had my beacon bottle with me, honest.
by Neil Compton
31 Aug 2012 12:37
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: Hill Climb 2nd Sept Volunteers wanted
Replies: 18
Views: 7913

John this hill climb event (KH10) is an additional TT that was added to the calender. Sun Sept 9th is the club champ hill climb on that dreaded (KH12).
by Neil Compton
29 Aug 2012 14:33
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: Hill Climb 2nd Sept Volunteers wanted
Replies: 18
Views: 7913

Philip Whiteman wrote:I am afraid that Lisa and I are away again. Like Neil, we are in Dorset.
Where are you going in Dorset?

I'm gonna go through Cheddar and work my way down to Weymouth.
by Neil Compton
29 Aug 2012 13:22
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: Hill Climb 2nd Sept Volunteers wanted
Replies: 18
Views: 7913

I'm heading down to Bristol on the train in the afternoon to spend a few days cycling around Dorset and then ride back home. Plan was to do the TT in the morning first so i hope it isnt cancelled.
by Neil Compton
24 Aug 2012 16:07
Forum: Pro Racing
Topic: Lance comeback
Replies: 327
Views: 3298508

Great post George and I agree with you. I still think though that even in the years gone by when doping was at it's height there must have been some riders that opted not to and road on talent alone. It just becomes so easy to tar everyone with the same brush. Maybe it is just wishful thinking on my...
by Neil Compton
24 Aug 2012 12:35
Forum: Pro Racing
Topic: Lance comeback
Replies: 327
Views: 3298508

I said 'IF he doped'. I still believe at this stage that he won fair and square. It dosn't matter what i say anyway because you will always find some reason for him being a cheat. He had better doctors/drugs.... being an example. These doctors/drugs must have turned him into a superhuman. I guess al...
by Neil Compton
24 Aug 2012 09:53
Forum: Pro Racing
Topic: Lance comeback
Replies: 327
Views: 3298508

Whatever happens he will still be the winner in my eyes until he either admits he cheated or some real evidence comes to light.

If he was doping like everyone else was supposed to be then it was a level playing field and he still kicked their asses so he was still the better rider.
by Neil Compton
24 Aug 2012 09:13
Forum: Pro Racing
Topic: Lance comeback
Replies: 327
Views: 3298508

:(
by Neil Compton
21 Aug 2012 12:44
Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
Topic: Beacon's Clee and Kidder Killer Audaxes
Replies: 35
Views: 18633

Yes it was living rather dangerously.
by Neil Compton
21 Aug 2012 09:58
Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
Topic: Beacon's Clee and Kidder Killer Audaxes
Replies: 35
Views: 18633

Thanks to all the helpers. Was a grand day out.

One highlight for me was seeing six grown men cooing over a lovely little black kitten that greeted us on a narrow country lane near Romsley. Wish i'd taken a photo.
by Neil Compton
21 Aug 2012 09:46
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: Results Club TT 8th August K35/6Gx2
Replies: 9
Views: 4515

Thanks Simon,

Couldn't see the results for that day in the archived section but found post showing times so yep didn't do as good as i thought. :(
by Neil Compton
20 Aug 2012 20:51
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: Results Club TT 8th August K35/6Gx2
Replies: 9
Views: 4515

/bump
by Neil Compton
17 Aug 2012 10:24
Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
Topic: Beacon's Clee and Kidder Killer Audaxes
Replies: 35
Views: 18633

Phil and I are planning to ride around together so your more than welcome to join us.
by Neil Compton
15 Aug 2012 15:13
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: Results Club TT 8th August K35/6Gx2
Replies: 9
Views: 4515

Hi, was my pb noted for the points. I'd previously done 38.13.
by Neil Compton
15 Aug 2012 15:03
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: Club TT K35/6G Wed 15th August
Replies: 9
Views: 5590

Weather is forecast to improve. Fingers crossed as ideally i need to ride this tt and the two hill climbs to have done ten events.
by Neil Compton
13 Aug 2012 21:53
Forum: Pro Racing
Topic: Lance comeback
Replies: 327
Views: 3298508

Not yet George no but success does breed contempt in some circles.
by Neil Compton
13 Aug 2012 21:14
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: HOW DO U GET USED TO CLEATS I ALMOST DIED !!
Replies: 16
Views: 7829

Give it time and it will be like second nature.
by Neil Compton
13 Aug 2012 21:04
Forum: Pro Racing
Topic: Lance comeback
Replies: 327
Views: 3298508

The way Froome rode in some of the mountain stages in this years tour he could have left all the riders for dead including Wiggo. I'd go as far to say that if he had been on another team he would have won. I guess that means he must have been on something.

And Steve, yes you hit the nail on the head.
by Neil Compton
13 Aug 2012 20:00
Forum: Pro Racing
Topic: Lance comeback
Replies: 327
Views: 3298508

Lance breaking away after an attack on a climb.

evidence?

unbelievable.

"I couldn't find anything but conclusions (in the charges)," Sparks said. "Not one name, not one event, not one date,” said Sparks.
by Neil Compton
12 Jul 2012 14:44
Forum: Pro Racing
Topic: Lance comeback
Replies: 327
Views: 3298508

Yer i don't mind beans on toast but i'm more partial to egg on toast. :)
by Neil Compton
12 Jul 2012 13:59
Forum: Pro Racing
Topic: Lance comeback
Replies: 327
Views: 3298508

generally speaking one person's word against another would not normally be enough to mount a case in court if there were no other evidence available. eg - what happened to me. If i didn't eat beans on toast but ten people in the Beacon said i did and that was sufficient for a court to find me guilty...
by Neil Compton
12 Jul 2012 09:41
Forum: Pro Racing
Topic: Lance comeback
Replies: 327
Views: 3298508

I've still yet to see what the evidence is? Someone saying that he doped is not evidence.
by Neil Compton
10 Jul 2012 09:48
Forum: Pro Racing
Topic: Lance comeback
Replies: 327
Views: 3298508

Don't get me started on judges.
by Neil Compton
05 Jul 2012 17:19
Forum: Pro Racing
Topic: Lance comeback
Replies: 327
Views: 3298508

A six month delayed ban for the four iders who have testified against him which dosn't start until the end of the season. Oh and they have all opted not to be considered for the olympics. Talk about let off lightly. Neil, there's no question that there's some sleazy plea-bargaining been going on. I...
by Neil Compton
05 Jul 2012 09:55
Forum: Pro Racing
Topic: Lance comeback
Replies: 327
Views: 3298508

A six month delayed ban for the four iders who have testified against him which dosn't start until the end of the season. Oh and they have all opted not to be considered for the olympics. Talk about let off lightly.

Like i said before some people will say anything to save their own neck.
by Neil Compton
30 Jun 2012 19:58
Forum: Pro Racing
Topic: Lance comeback
Replies: 327
Views: 3298508

A few weeks ago i had a knock on my door and it was the police come to take me down to the station for questioning about an incident that took place between me and the owner of the takeaway below me. At the station i was interviewed and statements were read out to me from parties involved. The state...
by Neil Compton
28 Jun 2012 12:54
Forum: Pro Racing
Topic: Lance comeback
Replies: 327
Views: 3298508

Interesting article that someone i work with told me about.

http://www.opposingviews.com/i/sports/o ... trong-case
by Neil Compton
27 Jun 2012 13:31
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: Club Championship 25 mile TT 27/6/12 start 7pm K34/25c
Replies: 3
Views: 2255

If anyone can offer us a lift i'll go along as i don't think i'd be able to cycle there in time from work.
by Neil Compton
25 Jun 2012 17:24
Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
Topic: Beacon Cotswold Audax 2012
Replies: 40
Views: 17136

Apologies for being a DNS. Didn't get much sleep unfortunately the night before and just felt too tired.
by Neil Compton
21 Jun 2012 16:57
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: Result: Wishaw 20/6/12 Beacon Win!
Replies: 6
Views: 3316

Nice one.
by Neil Compton
17 Jun 2012 07:58
Forum: Pro Racing
Topic: Lance comeback
Replies: 327
Views: 3298508

Cheated?. Still hasn't been proven.
by Neil Compton
01 Jun 2012 09:28
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: RESULT: Mallory Park 31/05/12
Replies: 2
Views: 2087

Well done Mike.

Commiserations Lee.

These circuit races sure arn't for the feint hearted.
by Neil Compton
01 Jun 2012 09:21
Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
Topic: Beacon Cotswold Audax 2012
Replies: 40
Views: 17136

Just entered using works computer and was fine.
by Neil Compton
31 May 2012 22:58
Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
Topic: Beacon Cotswold Audax 2012
Replies: 40
Views: 17136

Anyone enter online using Paypal Link.? I'm getting the following message which i don't normally get : This Connection is Untrusted You have asked Firefox to connect securely to www.aukweb.net, but we can't confirm that your connection is secure. Normally, when you try to connect securely, sites wil...
by Neil Compton
30 May 2012 22:16
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: Club TT 30 May Wednesday 9.0 K36/4.5C starts 19.00
Replies: 31
Views: 18550

Blimey that was a good turnout. My excuse is the same as Phil's. :)
by Neil Compton
28 May 2012 23:23
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: Road Race Results Rice/Scott
Replies: 8
Views: 4616

Well done guys.

Keep at it Gary.
by Neil Compton
28 May 2012 12:27
Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
Topic: Upping the ante
Replies: 8
Views: 4212

Did you have time to stop and take any photos? :roll:

Well done. Sounds a bit torturous. :)
by Neil Compton
26 May 2012 09:51
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: Handicap points
Replies: 17
Views: 6199

Shame i'm going to miss the next few TT's as i'm off to Holland & Germany for two weeks.
by Neil Compton
21 May 2012 12:41
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Bike fittting / adjustment
Replies: 6
Views: 5233

Try saving your money first by looking online. You will find plenty of info or get a book. Then just get someone to help while you sit on the bike and they could even take photos if required. Worth trying before you fork out a fortune. If your frame is the right size for you then all you should real...
by Neil Compton
21 May 2012 09:50
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: Results Beacon TT Champion
Replies: 7
Views: 4247

Well done to Paddy. I'm not gutted at all, the more decent riders in the club the better as far as i am concerned. It was only the third time i have done a 10 so to do a PB by 34 seconds is pretty good. Earlswood triangle again this Wednesday, a good safe course for anyone who fancies having a go a...
by Neil Compton
20 May 2012 22:11
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: Results Beacon TT Champion
Replies: 7
Views: 4247

Congrats.