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marmar

(76,985 posts)
Mon Jan 28, 2013, 06:42 PM Jan 2013

Armstrong Gear Goes on Closeout After Doping Confession


(Bloomberg) John Wilcockson, who has been to 44 consecutive Tours de France and wrote six books about Lance Armstrong’s victories, counts himself among those taken in by the confessed doping cheat.

His work culminated in the 2010 best seller, “Lance: The Making of the World’s Greatest Champion.” In it, Wilcockson recounted Armstrong’s life story, juxtaposing a tale of grit and perseverance with the doping allegations that had been swirling around the cyclist for a decade. The conclusion: Armstrong’s life was a triumph of training, strength and will.

Now Wilcockson, 69, and others in the far-flung world of Lance Inc. have to rebrand and retool, while reassessing a confessed serial cheater who helped them make a lot of money. From Armstrong-linked sportswear by Nike Inc. (NKE) to Armstrong- endorsed energy drinks and Armstrong-inspired private cycling trips to the Tour de France, purveyors of the shattered myth of Lance Armstrong are facing a reckoning of their own.

“I’ve been pretty depressed, having written such positive things,” said Wilcockson, who has known the 41-year-old Armstrong since the cyclist was 16. “Everyone accepted Lance was the champion. They didn’t question him because they benefited from his success. That’s how the big lie was perpetuated.” .................(more)

The complete piece is at: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-01-28/armstrong-gear-goes-on-closeout-after-doping-confession.html



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Armstrong Gear Goes on Closeout After Doping Confession (Original Post) marmar Jan 2013 OP
like with the people who voted for Reagan Skittles Jan 2013 #1
Have you seen the new Dope Strong wristbands? kenny blankenship Jan 2013 #2

Skittles

(152,965 posts)
1. like with the people who voted for Reagan
Mon Jan 28, 2013, 06:48 PM
Jan 2013

it boggles my mind how many people believed in Lance Armstrong

kenny blankenship

(15,689 posts)
2. Have you seen the new Dope Strong wristbands?
Mon Jan 28, 2013, 06:55 PM
Jan 2013

I hear it's still made of silicon (whew!). What color is it though? I'm dying to know.

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