Cancellara Becomes Energizer's New Bunny?
Thursday, June 3, 2010 at 4:00AM People are starting to theorize that the pro peloton is "doping" by putting electric motors in the down tubes of their bikes. Check out this vid.
In the video, activating the motor creates a whining sound like Landis being turned down for Radio Shack and the effect is the same - everybody can hear it. I really doubt Cancellara is doing it, but damn, pro cyclists have used kinds of doping that amazes the Devil himself. When I tell people that putting a testosterone patch on your taint is small potatoes; these guys are IV-ing themselves with fresh blood from who-knows-where, the reaction is almost as strong as the denial from the cyclists themselves.
Some pros will do anything to stay competitive, so drape garlic around your neck and sleep with one eye open, lest a Cat 1 vampire will descend upon your bed under the moonlight for a fresh supply of "victory juice" or maybe just a re-up on some batteries.
Watch the video and vote in the comments if you think Fabulous Fabian is motorized or not.
Reader Comments (3)
Mmm i really hope he is not cheating...... But it does look very strange ???
I vote he is not cheating. Battery technology isn't there to do anything helpful in a size that small. Plus the motor size its impossible.
I bet they also have an opinion about the World trade center bombing as well :)
Vote: Not guilty!
It's too risky and as indicated by RyanF this is very impractical.
If anything, this is an example of a common hunt for headlines leading up to the Tour de France.
It's getting quite ridiculous.