I cannot accept the way he's been treated, for someone who's only damning evidence has been a name on a piece of paper. T-mobile, the UCI, the german federation, Swiss Federation, Werner Franke, none can be forgiven by me for what they have done. They have all effectively ended the career of one of our finest, and what have they accomplished? When you take one of the greats down in that manner, you take down the whole sport. I'd be willing to bet 95% of cycling fans are also Ullrich fans. We do not get a say, maybe if we had to buy seats, we'd have much more influence. I will not follow cycling anymore, I have lost all interest in this sport since 29th July 2006 not watched a single race, but it has done alot for me growing up and for that I'am so greatful.
Is it still possible for him to have one last chance, for his fans to see him race, that is all I would ask for the powers that be. One last turn of the big gear, this is much bigger than Operation Puerto, he is much bigger than Operation Puerto. I don't care if it is just a small local race, just want to see him ride one more time.
Surely he deserves much better and his fans deserve much better.
Is it still possible for him to have one last chance, for his fans to see him race, that is all I would ask for the powers that be. One last turn of the big gear, this is much bigger than Operation Puerto, he is much bigger than Operation Puerto. I don't care if it is just a small local race, just want to see him ride one more time.
Surely he deserves much better and his fans deserve much better.