Lance Armstrong On Oprah

**Back In Black** · 01-09-2013, 08:19 AM

So, Lance is due to appear, for a 90 minute show, on Oprah next Thursday (17th January).

Who reckons he is gonna come clean about his (alleged) drug use and apologise profusely in floods of tears?

**milky01623** · 01-09-2013, 08:28 AM

Either that or deny all knowledge of it

**jimmyinkedup** · 01-09-2013, 08:36 AM

Im looking forward to hearing what he has to say either way.

**RaginCajun** · 01-09-2013, 08:49 AM

why oprah?

**alex18** · 01-09-2013, 09:04 AM

Originally Posted by 00ragincajun00

why oprah?

Because when he breaks down in tears she will mother him with a big hug.....

**alex18** · 01-09-2013, 09:05 AM

Also..... Rumour has it...if he comes clean his ban on racing triathlons will be lifted.... He's currently in Hawaii training swim/bike/run and had some awesome results in 70.3's during last season prior to his ban.

**spywizard** · 01-09-2013, 09:06 AM

nope, no big tears.. he's a player for sure..

**--->>405<<---** · 01-09-2013, 10:07 AM

if he fesses up hes gonna look like a real idiot IMO as well as lose all credibility.. i am a cycling fan and enjoyed watching him over the years. in the beginning i believed him until i learned a little more about the sport which runs rampant with doping. lets think about this for a sec..

how the hell could he win 7 straight tours in a sport where possibly the majority of the competitiors are doping? its an endurance sport and to compete on that level (let alone dominate) IMO theres no way in hell he could do it natty.

natty cant compete with PED's. especially in a sport that relies so heavily on personal performance IMO..

**alex18** · 01-09-2013, 10:10 AM

Originally Posted by --->>405<<---

if he fesses up hes gonna look like a real idiot IMO as well as lose all credibility.. i am a cycling fan and enjoyed watching him over the years. in the beginning i believed him until i learned a little more about the sport which runs rampant with doping. lets think about this for a sec..

how the hell could he win 7 straight tours in a sport where possibly the majority of the competitiors are doping? its an endurance sport and to compete on that level (let alone dominate) IMO theres no way in hell he could do it natty.

natty cant compete with PED's. especially in a sport that relies so heavily on personal performance IMO..

I think everyone knows he cheated..... I personally don't care if he did.... The past is the past, move on..... I also don't care if he confesses or not but as a spectator I would like to see him compete in triathlons...

**--->>405<<---** · 01-09-2013, 10:30 AM

Originally Posted by alex18

I think everyone knows he cheated..... I personally don't care if he did.... The past is the past, move on..... I also don't care if he confesses or not but as a spectator I would like to see him compete in triathlons...

yeh i agree just the notion of how hard he fought to prove he didnt use PEDs and then to come out and say u really did will make him look like such a douchebag IMO

**diesel101** · 01-09-2013, 10:46 AM

Doping or not the man was still an animal on the bike!

**RaginCajun** · 01-09-2013, 10:46 AM

Originally Posted by --->>405<<---

yeh i agree just the notion of how hard he fought to prove he didnt use PEDs and then to come out and say u really did will make him look like such a douchebag IMO

i agree with this!

**--->>405<<---** · 01-09-2013, 10:49 AM

Originally Posted by diesel101

Doping or not the man was still an animal on the bike!

for sure! i am/was a big fan and watched every tour he won! i dont have a problem with him denying the allegations especially considering the responsibilities he had to sponsors and fans and stuff, but to so vehemently pursue justice by proving his innocence was overkill and will make him look stupid IMO if he fesses up now.. just my opinion..

**BlueWaffle21** · 01-09-2013, 11:09 AM

If doping is a common occurence in cycling and lets say the top 10 cyclist all doped, then Lance is still the best of the best. That is assumiung others doped like he did. I don't think others would have been even close to him had they not been doping. So, if say half of the competitors doped and he was still able to out race them then I think he is still the F'ing man!!!

**Bigshotvictoria** · 01-09-2013, 11:26 AM

I don't think he will. True or not, he's committed to long and to much to denying it. I don;t really care if he has doped. The truth seems to be that the vast majority of competitors doped, and he still beat them. this leads me to believe that if they were all clean, he'd still be at the front of the pack. And any guy that can survive nut cancer, and come back as a multiple champion is a hero in my books, dope or no dope.

**cherrydrpepper** · 01-09-2013, 12:47 PM

Originally Posted by spywizard

nope, no big tears.. he's a player for sure..

Lance has a bit of an ego to put it mildly. I can't see him ever coming clean unless he had books upon books piled of names of other athletes that were doping along with a chest of used needles with their dna. Then again its Oprah so we'll see. The media is a master of making a non story the biggest news of the year and of taking a person and building him up only to tear him down to less than nothing. Lance has just been the latest whipping boy.

**likelifting** · 01-09-2013, 12:53 PM

I love the TDF and watch the Tour de California stages where I can. Lance is great.

There is quite a bit of juicing in the sport. I dont see how they are ever going to stop as the juicers are ahead of the testers. Taking away titles years after they won is ridiculous to me. I think if you beat the test that year, if your test are clean during the TDF and you win, you get the title forever. I see no other way than to do this crap they've been doing and taking away titles sometimes a decade after they've won.

Lance on Op. I hope he doesn't admit it.

**Shol'va** · 01-09-2013, 04:42 PM

It's funny how everyone thinks that if you dope then you automatically have the ultimate edge in any sport. I've run a few cycles but ain't no way I could even begin to keep up with Lance, nor pro football players, nor pro BB'ers, nor, nor nor..... He has always said that he doesn't, hasn't, won't and never will dope. That's good enough for me. Doesn't mean I believe him though..lol Now bring him back so we can watch some more great sports....

**Hoggage_54** · 01-09-2013, 07:45 PM

The guy is an asshole who made millions while ruining the lives of anyone who tried to bring the truth to light. He divorced his wife who supported him through his cancer, and dumped Sheryl Crow while she was going through cancer. His "foundation" brings awareness of cancer, not funding for research of cancer. Just another egotistical maniac who uses fear of death to pad their pockets.

RA · 01-09-2013, 07:52 PM

They just didnt like him because an American was kicking their asses in the tour. Show me one rider thats not on anything and I'll show you a liar.

**cherrydrpepper** · 01-10-2013, 02:17 AM

Originally Posted by Hoggage_54

The guy is an asshole who made millions while ruining the lives of anyone who tried to bring the truth to light. He divorced his wife who supported him through his cancer, and dumped Sheryl Crow while she was going through cancer. His "foundation" brings awareness of cancer, not funding for research of cancer. Just another egotistical maniac who uses fear of death to pad their pockets.

I know Trek bicycles dropped Greg Lemond from their business model because he came out and said Lance doped. Can't think of any other examples offhand though.

**alex18** · 01-10-2013, 08:46 AM

British cyclist David Millar says he believes Lance Armstrong's interview with Oprah Winfrey will be "stage-managed".

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cycling/20964728

**jimmyinkedup** · 01-10-2013, 08:59 AM

Originally Posted by alex18

British cyclist David Millar says he believes Lance Armstrong's interview with Oprah Winfrey will be "stage-managed".

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cycling/20964728

Wonder if people know Millar was suspended in 2004 for doping violations - so either way what he has to say is 1- Sour Grapes or 2 - Hypocritical - so I could give a fvck. I like cycling but man they really are a bunch of crybaby pvssies arent they sometimes?

**--->>405<<---** · 01-10-2013, 09:06 AM

Originally Posted by jimmyinkedup

Wonder if people know Millar was suspended in 2004 for doping violations - so either way what he has to say is 1- Sour Grapes or 2 - Hypocritical - so I could give a fvck. I like cycling but man they really are a bunch of crybaby pvssies arent they sometimes?

LOL.. yeh..

**Back In Black** · 01-10-2013, 09:11 AM

My insider info suggests that Lance will NOT be admitting anything. Not sure the 'no questions off limits' interview will be very entertaining now!

**--->>405<<---** · 01-10-2013, 10:13 AM

Originally Posted by SteM

My insider info suggests that Lance will NOT be admitting anything. Not sure the 'no questions off limits' interview will be very entertaining now!

LOL.. yeh thats a freaking joke if i ever heard one!

**alex18** · 01-10-2013, 10:24 AM

Originally Posted by jimmyinkedup

Wonder if people know Millar was suspended in 2004 for doping violations - so either way what he has to say is 1- Sour Grapes or 2 - Hypocritical - so I could give a fvck. I like cycling but man they really are a bunch of crybaby pvssies arent they sometimes?

to be fair....it does state that clearly in the article and that now he is an advocate for keeping it clean

**kelkel** · 01-10-2013, 10:43 AM

I bet his lawyer is having a heart attack over this.....

**JP-MAN** · 01-10-2013, 12:33 PM

- GAL -->

**EverettCD** · 01-10-2013, 06:12 PM

He's not going to admit anything. Why would he just give up & say "Screw it, you caught me."???

**Shol'va** · 01-12-2013, 11:56 AM

Now that I think about it, didn't Oprah go off the air a couple years ago and retire from the business? I know she has her own satellite channel called the OWN Network, which according to the ratings is in the basement on life support. So an interview like this on her dying network could be just what they both need to help jump their careers again. I can't imagine what Lance could say at this point without looking like a complete liar to the world. I'm hoping he sticks with his original story, denying any knowledge of doping. From what I've heard their still is no absolute proof one way or the other. Although all my gear is Lance Approved...

**likelifting** · 01-12-2013, 12:53 PM

What I want to know is DID OPRAH EVER USE PEDS? How was she the top show for 7 years in a row? She had to be using something.

Seriously, ESPN says there is going to be some sort of admission. I like Lance a lot. Don't really care if he doped. I just don't want him to let this shit dribble out. You know like "I didn't know that the stuff I was injecting was steroids " or I had an injury and the doctor told me to do X. " it was just some cream"

If he's coming clean, then I hope he gets it all out the first time.

**Hoggage_54** · 01-12-2013, 01:16 PM

Here's an article on the fear and intimidation Armstrong used against anyone who spoke out against him:

http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/mo...icle-1.1188512

**cherrydrpepper** · 01-12-2013, 05:57 PM

Originally Posted by Hoggage_54

Here's an article on the fear and intimidation Armstrong used against anyone who spoke out against him:

http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/mo...icle-1.1188512

wow great article im about half way through and gotta hit gym will read rest when I get back

**cherrydrpepper** · 01-12-2013, 06:02 PM

AP is reporting he will make a "limited confession" on Oprah

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5AIp88-sHs

**Remington** · 01-12-2013, 07:48 PM

Originally Posted by alex18

Also..... Rumour has it...if he comes clean his ban on racing triathlons will be lifted.... He's currently in Hawaii training swim/bike/run and had some awesome results in 70.3's during last season prior to his ban.

Yup.
You KNEW there HADDA be a reason for him admitting it.
He's an arrogant nasty prick from what I've read about him.
I hope they nail him to the wall.
Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaayyyyy too cocky.

Under the World Anti-Doping Code, athletes can receive up to a 75 percent reduction of a ban if they provide substantial assistance to antidoping authorities in building cases against other cheats. For his ban to be reduced, though, Armstrong will have to give information about the people who helped him in his doping.

**Armykid93** · 01-12-2013, 07:55 PM

Originally Posted by likelifting

What I want to know is DID OPRAH EVER USE PEDS? How was she the top show for 7 years in a row? She had to be using something.

Seriously, ESPN says there is going to be some sort of admission. I like Lance a lot. Don't really care if he doped. I just don't want him to let this shit dribble out. You know like "I didn't know that the stuff I was injecting was steroids " or I had an injury and the doctor told me to do X. " it was just some cream"

If he's coming clean, then I hope he gets it all out the first time.

Lol effective use of descriptive language there. Although very nasty.

**Remington** · 01-12-2013, 08:00 PM

Originally Posted by likelifting

If he's coming clean, then I hope he gets it all out the first time.

Get it out the first time???
What are you nuts???
If he spills ALL the beans now, how is he gonna sell his tell all book when it comes out after he 'retires'?

**lovbyts** · 01-12-2013, 11:57 PM

Originally Posted by Remington

Get it out the first time???
What are you nuts???
If he spills ALL the beans now, how is he gonna sell his tell all book when it comes out after he 'retires'?

**likelifting** · 01-13-2013, 12:08 AM

[QUOTE=Remington;6336885]Get it out the first time??? YES
What are you nuts??? My wife thinks I am sometimes.
If he spills ALL the beans now, how is he gonna sell his tell all book when it comes out after he 'retires'? He won't be able to go into all the details with Op.[/QUOTE]