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Millar changes his mind….

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  • June 1, 2012 at 9:16 am #15964
    arrieredupeleton

    So David Millar has made himself available for the road race and I assume, the Time Trial:

    “I spent a lot of time thinking about it, but I’ve concluded that if I can be of benefit to the team, I would be happy to help.”

    I would link to the Times article this quote came from but is a subscription site.

    Sounds like a change of heart from previous statements, when he said he didn’t want to be some sort of ’cause celebre’

    I expect Mr Cavendish is secretly very pleased.

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  • June 2, 2012 at 7:34 pm #685653
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    Raleigh

    Isn’t Froome doing the other
    Isn’t Froome doing the other spot in the TT?

    Read it on the UCI website the other day.

    Podium will be:

    Wiggo
    Spartacus
    Panzerwagen (he’ll do a spartacus 👿 )

    Then Dowsett will ride the course the next day and do it quicker than anyone

    June 2, 2012 at 7:58 am #685651
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    lob

    Wasn’t fully aware of the
    Wasn’t fully aware of the situation when the BOA decision was overturned rcently, so read his book. Highlights very well the issues, and given what he has done since (Slipstream etc) i’m pleased he has made himself available. Will be an asset to the road team if chosen.

    If Wiggo is on form after the tour then not sure many will get near him in the TT.

    June 2, 2012 at 7:53 am #685649
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    AliBongo

    It’s easier to troll him,
    It’s easier to troll him, than consider is he the best person to win the medals or help cav.

    TT wise, would he be Tony M or Fabian C, probably not IMO.

    June 1, 2012 at 10:42 pm #685647
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    Simon Fisher

    Read his book. If he
    Read his book. If he shouldn’t compete, the teams that encouraged/turned a blind eye to doping should also be banned from cycling.

    Don’t forget, after doping, he helped form slipstream, which was founded on the promise of no doping and who brought in an early version of the blood passport, subsequently adopted by the authorities.

    He’s probably done more to stop doping than any other athlete.

    ———–

    @boxhillcycling

    June 1, 2012 at 4:01 pm #685645
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    Stumps

    I agree with people in so
    I agree with people in so much that he has served his ban and should be allowed to compete regardless.

    In my own opinion winning an Olympic gold would be the highest award i could earn as its only every 4 years so getting the chance to take part would massive.

    June 1, 2012 at 12:14 pm #685643
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    drheaton

    Yes, the Daily Fail will no
    Yes, the Daily Fail will no doubt miss the mark with their story and complain of drugs cheats representing our country despite the fact that they already are in so many other non-olympic sports.

    I think it’s fair that convicted cheats should be able to compete, especially where they’ve done as Chambers and Miller have and reformed their acts.

    June 1, 2012 at 11:12 am #685641
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    arrieredupeleton

    The thing is, to many
    The thing is, to many professional sportsmen and women the Olympics is not the pinnacle of their career. So it was right that the BOA fell in line with the rest of the world when convicted dopers are returning to competition in things like the Grand Tours, football World Cup and Athletics without a second thought.

    I truly hope this is his redemption. What many sceptics don’t think about is whether his anti-doping work has actually led to other convictions. I guess we’ll never know for sure. Looking forward to the Daily M**l headline tomorrow.

    June 1, 2012 at 10:31 am #685639
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    notfastenough

    It’s Millar time. Go Dave.
    It’s Millar time. Go Dave.

    June 1, 2012 at 10:15 am #685637
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    drheaton

    I think alot of people will
    I think alot of people will be very pleased (although possibly not ol’Bradley). I am, I’m glad he’s riding and has a chance to show to other athletes that there is redemption. Hopefully he rides both (GB has two TT slots right?) and does well. It’d be nice to see him get a medal in the TT.

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