Who is totally bummed that Levi is NOT in the Tour de France this year?

Question

He never was caught using drugs, just some of his team mates. Why punish the whole team. The tour is not the same anymore. In fact, I still believe that Landis never used any drugs and the testing procedure was flawed or someone sliped him something out of revenge. I'm beginning to think the French just could not handle an American winning again. Do you agree? What do you all think.

Answer 1

me i think they're just mean

Answer 2

No offense but if Levi did ride this year he wouldn't win I am bummed for him and Contador though

But Landis was doping he loses ten minutes one day and the next he gains it all back

If Astana did ride it would be Contador Vs Evans and maybe Valverde

Answer 3

I am totally bummed out.  Not only with Levi not there, but also the entire Astan team.  Please read my blog at:

http://tourdefarce2008.blogspot.com

I do vent some anger, but have come terms with the situation with Team Astana.  On my 2nd post there is a link on the team photo to the Team Astana website.  On that site there is a letter from Johan Bruyneel, written the day before the tour de farce started.  Great letter.  Much more eloquent than I could have said.  

I still tune in every morning and watch but there is something missing.  But easing the pain is Team Columbia and Garmin Chipolte.  Great to see USA teams doing so well.

Answer 4

I'm more bummed that Contador can't defend. especially after the circumstances of last years win. the 2 guys he thought he was chasing turned out to be doping. it would have been nice for him to win again, just to somehow legitimize the whole thing. the Giro win helps, but this is the TdF..

Answer 5

It's c**p. The Giro let Astana ride. It's an entirely new team top to bottom.  The ASO is just a huge corrupt bully who is tired of watching non French win the Tour....they especially don't want to see another American win. I really don't know who to root for this year so I'm rooting against the French.