Jeremy Roy positive about the future of Cycling
Right when the sport of cycling is going through sturdy times, Jeremy Roy stood up as a true sports ambassador and has offered his expert views on the matter.
The USADA detailed report on Lance Armstrong and the former American side, Team US Postal revealed several names that used unfair means to achieve the desired results.
As many as 24 cyclists admit to doping during their professional career and faced the consequences, in terms of professional ban and disqualification from previous victories.
Roy admitted, “Cycling is not currently in the best of worlds,” but he also noted that not all the cyclists should be treated the same way as those who have cheated.
“Even if I do speak to other riders from time to time, do you think that those who are cheating are going to open up to me about their chemical prowess?”
"The latest confessions have shown that not even their wives and families knew what was going on”.
“They have stolen results, glory, money, contracts… But on the other hand I will nevertheless say thank you to them for having confessed if that contributes to stemming this terrible scourge by taking responsibility for what they have done and trying to
find a solution”.
The 29-year-old started his professional voyage with Team FDJ-BigMat in 2003 and has shown loyalty with the side throughout his career.
He is all set to start his 11th consecutive year with the team and is keen to find the right form early on the season.
Roy’s admirable performances in the 2012 season include a second overall finish and a stage 4 victory at the Tour de Limousin 2012.
He managed to claim the second overall position at the Tour du Poitou-Charentes and occupied the ninth overall spot at the Bayern-Rundfahrt 2012.
The USADA investigations into Lance Armstrong definitely hurt numerous cycling fans across the globe but UCI has done well to eliminate those who abused the game and also set an example for the upcoming riders.
Harder doping tests and implementation of new policies has already been observed in several teams and UCI is also expected to tighten the screws in order to ensure that no one bypasses the system and a everyone is given an equal chance.
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