Cycle Of Lies: The Fall Of Lance Armstrong (2014) - Plot & Excerpts
Excellent, in depth investigation. I wanted so hard to believe Lance was clean for so many years and it was very disappointing to find out it wasn't true. This book shows just how long the deception went on and how organized it was. Definitely showed Lance to be an arrogant, egotistical, angry person. Not the public persona most people were used to seeing. Have also read Tyler Hamilton's book and this just confirms aloe of what was in that one. I've asked a couple family members whether they've given much thought to the impact Armstrong may have had on them, or anyone else who they know who may follow (or have followed) bicycling. Other than the Tour de France, they seem to have been little influenced in their thinking of sport, either by Armstong, or his fall from grace due to doping. My son and I then discussed whether the current anti-doping protocols and agency have been of much benefit and conclude, "no." However, I think on reflecting on Macur's work; it seems she may not have even gotten "Cycle of Lies" into print without the work USADA wrought in dethroning Armstrong.I did detect, as this progressed, that there was at some level, something very personal about the author's involvement in this story. I see this as quite normal based on her having been sued by Armstong (or his defenders) in bringing out this story. That said, she tells a pretty measured story of what has gone on in cycling over the years, and particularly the drug activity that seems to have been fomented by Armstrong in winning at all costs. There seems little reason to be sympathetic to the "everybody dopes" argument if those who espouse it insist it doesn't happen. It would seem that lying DOES still have consequences in our post-modern culture.
What do You think about Cycle Of Lies: The Fall Of Lance Armstrong (2014)?
I read his biography and it motivated me to look up the word "Narcissistic" even then.
—yipjoanne
Great insight into the sport of cycling, if not, a little biased.
—Kris
A book about professional cycling at Armstrong's expense.
—belppie
