In one of the books on cycling and doping I've read (I can't remember which -- maybe Walsh's book on Armstrong or "The Death of Marco Pantani"), the author wrote about the sudden rise of the Gewiss team in the mid 90s, especially their performance in the Fleche Wallone, when Ferrari was their trainer. Essentially, the author said when you see performances like that from a single team that stand out so much from the others, it should immediately raise your suspicion. Maybe it is their trainer, their doctors, or something else...but it could likely be something coming from within the team.
I immediately thought of that yesterday. Now, Sky has obviously proved itself as the top team over a few years, but it is hard to not think that something is up. And I say that as someone who thinks the sport has become cleaner in recent years.
I immediately thought of that yesterday. Now, Sky has obviously proved itself as the top team over a few years, but it is hard to not think that something is up. And I say that as someone who thinks the sport has become cleaner in recent years.