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I used to be in that world, you want to be elite you dope. You know this as a junior in the sport. Not a secret.
BTW, Lance is a real dick in person.
Can confirm. In the US your told as a junior, this is how that game works. You can opt to stay clean but you will never be more than a domestique.
Did a training ride with him once, all fast guys. about 6 of us. Pompous is a good description.