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I think in a lot of people's minds, as with Froome, Richie will always be a doper from this day forward.

Face it, these two are getting a pass because of who they are. If it were riders from the EU we'd be laughing it up about those dirty Euros right now.

Two former team mates who have in the past dominated the discipline get caught doping, hmmmmm didn't see that coming at all!!

The last two years proved that, most days, he couldn't do that. Hill being the champ and all.

Look at all that crap. These guys were playing with fire.

Yeah man, the universe isn't even real bro. Did you know we're all just made of stars? Far out! Nothing matters dude! Look, the rules and limits are clear. If you're not clear on that, that's on you. These athletes voluntarily participate in a sport governed with rules and a part of that is PED testing. It's nice that they weren't caught with CERA or popped for anabolics, but in this case the testing actually (really!) is binary: They both failed a drug test. You can call it a grey area, but then when they're sanctioned will they "sort of"...

It's real doping, with real benefits. This isn't a recreational drug we're talking about. Further, they took it because they believed it would enhance their performance. This is embarrassing. Don't try to equivocate or rationalize it.

You would have to be dumb as a rock to think this was legit. Even if the prices were tripled..

I came here for RACING RUMOURS. What was I thinking? This thread sucks this year.

Tomac was doing 7 figures in the early 90s, right? I'm sure he banked enough to retire on and the farming is just a hobby.

Why would we be “done” with him?

We've covered this already.

was very surprised that Andreu didn't score higher given how he twice linked difficult moves in quick succession. Seems he could trick every darn obstacle and still not win. Case in point: Ethan Nell's run.

Jesus fuck can they sort out how to pronounce Andreu Lacondeguy's name properly

Stone cold true is: The undercurrent of Rampage judging is really about who is gonna make the best ESPN highlight reel -or go viral on Instagram/YouTube/ Facebook. No matter what they claim- It is not about who has the most creative line, technical skill , or is fastest....... it is about what is the biggest potential marketing showpiece. And that comes from landing Big Drops and Crazy Dangerous Tricks. Always has been - always will be. For the first runs- I have to assume the judges “calibrate” their impressions & initial scores based on what happen the year before. And...