On Tuesday, I expressed the first iota of sympathy I’ve felt in a long time for Lance Armstrong. After all, I can empathize with anyone who’s had bikes stolen.
But it might be the last time I, or very many other people, express compassion for him. He is not the first, and probably won’t be the last, cheater to ride a bike. However, few, if any have done more to disgrace cycling.
On the other hand, a cheetah on a bike? That would be a first. And it certainly wouldn’t soil the reputation of the sport as the one whose seven Tour de France victories were vacated.
