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Brilliant. And so true. I can't really believe we'll get to an all clean Tour when you consider what's at stake, the distance and pain, the race's that are within decent rest periods in the run up to the Tour (and their own importance) and the fact that testing is always going to be trailing behind the R&D of new enhancers due to the finances available at each end.
When you think that there is no other sport in the world that puts the body under such a level of pain and pressure for such an extended period of time in the public eye then you'd be a fool to think enhancers aren't an appealing option to all riders at some stage or another.
Anyway. Perfect timing for a week off on my behalf; managed to watch the full coverage each day on ITV4. Was such an exciting tour to watch. I remember going to Galibier and thinking very hard about who I thought would have it this year and could not single out.
Fantastic riding by Voelker; truly inspiring stuff. Glad to have been able to enjoy the journey with him. In the end congrats to Evans for finally getting there. You had my money at the start of the Tour this year.
And alas. No more Phil and his dulcet tones to guide me through France for another year. Each year I watch the final montage and it feels like the last night of the summer holidays before heading back to school. The fun and excitement is over.