Live chat replay: Armstrong and Oprah, Part 2

Canadian Cycling Magazine and Sun Media will be hosting their second live chat that will follow Lance Armstrong’s appearance on Oprah Winfrey’s Next Chapter on Friday. Does he have more to reveal? Will he be able to show contrition in his second act? Will he make another horribly awkward joke? Tune in, right here at 8:30 p.m. EST, and join the discussion with our panel who will examine these and many more questions.

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Yes, that was the one I was thinking of, Kevin! Good night.
by Kris Westwood 10:55 PM

Thanks for hosting Dan
by Kevin Field 10:55 PM

Ok, g’nite allby Kevin Field 10:55 PM

Remember 1994 Fleche Wallone – Kris?by Kevin Field 10:55 PM

Alright guys, gonna shut it down. Thanks again!by Dan Dakin via mobile 10:54 PM

Thanks for taking part, Dean. I have to call it a night, too. ‘Night all!by Kris Westwood 10:54 PM

Or the originals – Team Gewiss… they started it all :(by Kevin Field 10:54 PM

Very true Kris. by Dan Dakin via mobile 10:54 PM

It’s telling that you don’t get results anymore like when Mapei or Lampre would show up at big races, ride everyone off their wheels and sweep the podium. It’s much more human.by Kris Westwood 10:53 PM

Thanks guys, I have to call it a night, but I appreciate you taking the time. Have a great weekend.by Dean Campbell 10:53 PM

Having spoken with Boivin and Vandborg about the inner workings of team Canondale (Brixia Sport) I think its very unlikely anything in appropriate is going on there.by Kevin Field 10:52 PM
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I know – I have no reason to think they’re not clean. by Dan Dakin via mobile 10:52 PM

Edvald Boassen Hagen is believable. Honestly, I’m not skeptical of Sagan either.by Kevin Field 10:51 PM
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I like Sagan, so based on no evidence whatsoever I think he’s clean!by Kris Westwood 10:51 PM

Boassen hagenby Kevin Field 10:50 PM

Sorry, I meant Deanby Kevin Field 10:50 PM

Kevin-I hate that I feel like this, but I’m skeptical of Sagan. Anyone else?by Dan Dakin via mobile 10:50 PM

Dan – I think the efforts of the teams are genuine. But the fans are right to be skepticalby Kevin Field 10:50 PM

Dean, there will always be doubters when teams win. But Kevin can attest to how dramatically the attitudes have shifted among the younger generation.by Kris Westwood 10:49 PM

oh and Sagan!!by Kevin Field 10:49 PM

Kris that is true… but there is a whole new young generation coming up… like Phinney, Durbridge, Pinot, Vanmarcke, Van Garderen, etc.by Kevin Field 10:49 PM

Yes, Dan, Betsy has been making some great points. She actually said at one point she felt sorry for Lance, until they played the clip where he said he deserved a reduced ban for coming clean.by Kris Westwood 10:49 PM

Kris-great point. by Dan Dakin via mobile 10:48 PM

Bringing up teams, how much can fans believe the efforts of teams like Garmin or Sky?by Dean Campbell 10:48 PM

We need more sanctions against team personel in order to rooster out some change in the sport…by Kevin Field 10:47 PM

Just got home and am watching the CNN feed now with my wife. We both find this is more interesting (by far) than tonight’s Part 2by Dan Dakin via mobile 10:47 PM

Agreed, Kevin. I’m anxious to see what Bruyneel says to USADA. He’s been silent for months now.by Kris Westwood 10:47 PM

The most important thing in the USADA rulings were the sanctions against Ferrari, Marti and Bruyneelby Kevin Field 10:46 PM

My biggest problem with the pro peloton right now is the guys who were successful in the era when doping was so prevalent and are still racing now. I will always have doubts when I see them perform.by Kris Westwood 10:46 PM

Maybe not anonymous, but named, yet given a lesser punishment in exchange for more damning evidence and more names.by Dean Campbell 10:45 PM

The thing is… I do think the reformed dopers are for the most part really reformed… its just that they are also manoeuvring to remain relevant in the sport right now too. And the media want to talk to them.
by Kevin Field 10:45 PM

Amnesty is tough, Dean. I think it has limited value in this context because reputation is as important as anything else in sport. Anonymous testimony would help people come forward, but wouldn’t be very satisfying to the general public.by Kris Westwood 10:44 PM

You might be right, Kev. Maybe I’m being overy optimistic. But I think the racing will bring the focus back on the new generation of riders.by Kris Westwood 10:43 PM

It’s been interesting to hear differing thoughts on amnesty programs. thoughts?by Dean Campbell 10:43 PM

I think the dopers will be central in the conversation for a while. And that is sad.by Kevin Field 10:42 PM

Kris, I disagree.by Kevin Field 10:42 PM

Dean: I agree that the cheaters are getting a lot of attention right now. But I think it will be short-lived.by Kris Westwood 10:41 PM

Dean – that is very very true by Kevin Field 10:41 PM

Also, great news out of Mexico as well. I hadn’t yet heard about Lauraby Dean Campbell 10:41 PM

Ya Kris. good pt. Was great to see the track results from Mexicoby Kevin Field 10:41 PM

and to follow up… The frustration I’ve heard when I talk with athletes is that those who do race clean inevitably aren’t heard enough. Maybe within the sport they are, but the reach into the mainstream basically doesn’t happen.by Dean Campbell 10:41 PM

Speaking of clean riders, we have a couple big results to celebrate from the track world cup that’s happening in Aguascalientes, Mexico, this week. Canada won gold in the women’s team pursuit yesterday. And Laura Brown was 4th in the individual pursuit.by Kris Westwood 10:40 PM

I would also like to see Christian Prudhomme in a political position in cycling… If he ever chose to leave ASOby Kevin Field 10:40 PM

Kris: I think there is a strange second tier of celebrity for cheaters. Obviously it’s high tide now with Lance and Oprah, and really, this whole last year.by Dean Campbell 10:39 PM

Dean that is easy and difficult. There are lots of knowledgeable people in cycling who could lead change… they work in lower levels. The Continental level. And they are their because they chose not to dope – or be a part of that part of the sport.by Kevin Field 10:38 PM

Those are some good names, and to have Pound lead would be big for North American cycling too, I think.by Dean Campbell 10:38 PM

Dean: I’m not sure I agree with Tolkamp. As soon as racing starts in Australia next week the focus shifts back to the clean riders.by Kris Westwood 10:38 PM

I also think that Dick Pound would be a great UCI president!! And I’m serious about that.by Kevin Field 10:37 PM

What about the comments (seeing Tolkamp’s last tweet) saying dopers are still controlling the conversation. How do we move the conversation to those who race clean?by Dean Campbell 10:36 PM

Yes, British Cycling and Sky Procycling director David Brailsford would run a no-nonsense UCI. I wonder how long it would take him to clean up the mess at the continental confederation level? There is a layer of corruption there that has defied reform so far. You’d do a good job with Sky, Kev.by Kris Westwood 10:36 PM

Then I’d be happy to step into Dave’s job at Sky for him ;)by Kevin Field 10:34 PM

Kris: David Brailsfordby Kevin Field 10:34 PM

McQuaid has done a good job for cycling in many areas… and has strong support politicallyby Kevin Field 10:33 PM

Kevin: Besides former UCI anti-doping director Sylvia Schenk, who else do you think should helm the organization?by Kris Westwood 10:33 PM

Kris: the inrng post is great. Very very insightful. Its true, politically the UCI and its congress is far more concerned with amateur cycling, the olympics etc. and pro cycling and doping and of low concern….by Kevin Field 10:33 PM

Great question on who should lead the UCI. Like with any other political post, the people who wants it often isn’t the one who should have it.by Kris Westwood 10:32 PM

Guessing they would both be characters in the Hamilton book?by Dean Campbell 10:31 PM

Dean: Verbruggen is a very old-school, old-boys’-network type who transformed the UCI in the 1980s and 1990s. But along with that went a lot of IOC-style backroom dealing. Pat McQuaid is his chosen successor — far better, but with a tainted legacy.by Kris Westwood 10:30 PM

Kris, I know. Its extremely difficult to ‘get rid of’ Pat. He would need to resign.by Kevin Field 10:29 PM

Oh my Betsy is understandably upset. He called her a wh*** bi***. (admitted yesterday). But he didn’t call her fat.by Polls now? 10:29 PM

Also, it would be great to hear in more detail who SHOULD lead UCI. I worry when I hear someone has to go, but not who shoudl take over and why. Though Kevin, you’ve mentioned Sylviaby Dean Campbell 10:29 PM

Kevin: inrng.com did a good piece on how to get rid of McQuaid. Makes it pretty clear how hard it is to send him packing.by Kris Westwood 10:28 PM

That’s not an argument they should stay, but just trying to figure out the roles that have been played out over time.by Dean Campbell 10:27 PM

McQuaid is a dichotomy as well. He’s ‘old guard’ but he has also led a lot of change… change that was genuinely good. But, in light of these Armstrong revelations for cycling to regain credibility he needs to be replaced as president of the UCIby Kevin Field 10:27 PM

As someone who came to take an interest in racing from a recreational cycling standpoint, a lot of this top-level stuff is newer to me. I’ve heard the names and that they need to leave, but less so why.by Dean Campbell 10:27 PM

Cycling needs to be distanced from the legacy of Hein Verbruggen as its leader/figurehead. And that means McQuaid needs to goby Kevin Field 10:25 PM

Dean: its imperative the final step takes placeby Kevin Field 10:25 PM

Dean: good pt.by Kevin Field 10:25 PM

Agreed on change at the top, Kevin. But it’s hard to imagine it happening unless McQuaid steps aside voluntarily. It’s too hard to remove the UCI president.by Kris Westwood 10:24 PM

And Hein Verbruggen needs to have his honorary position terminated.by Kevin Field 10:24 PM

Remember how optimistic everyone was about change after the Festina affair blew open in 1998? Instead, Armstrong et al moved into the vacuum and took over.by Kris Westwood 10:24 PM

McQuaid simply needs to resign and step aside. Cycling would be well served if Sylvia Schenk assumed presidency of the UCIby Kevin Field 10:23 PM

Kevin: I appreciate the changes that have occurred, and don’t mean to belittle it. Just wondering how much it means if final step doesn’t happen.by Dean Campbell 10:23 PM

Dean: agree. I think that is the problem. The inquiry is a sham.by Kevin Field 10:23 PM

CNN panel calling bulls*** on Lance’s denial of the USADA donation offer.by Kris Westwood 10:23 PM

Much of the other ‘necessary’ change is already done.by Kevin Field 10:22 PM

Dean: the reality is that cycling has already gone through a tremendous change. the final step for the sport is a change of sr. leadershipby Kevin Field 10:22 PM

Also, Johan Bruyneel is still supposed to appear before USADA to argue his case. By all accounts he’s a vindictive bastard so who knows who he’ll throw under the bus.by Kris Westwood 10:22 PM

Anytime a body investigates itself, it’s a sham.by Dean Campbell 10:21 PM

We will see if any real evidence comes out. Its pretty clear the UCI’s independent inquiry is a shamby Kevin Field 10:21 PM

It seems to me the biggest blow to cycling will come if nothing is viewed to have happened.by Dean Campbell 10:21 PM

Dean: The UCI has its expert panel to look into doping allegations, but that’s running into trouble because its scope isn’t broad enough or narrow enough, depending on your perspective.by Kris Westwood 10:20 PM

I think McQuaid and Verbruggen are manoeuvring to conceal any wrong doing… to save their skins.
by Kevin Field 10:20 PM

I think the biggest next steps from WADA/ UCI – aren’t about Lance as much as they are about the accusation that the UCI may have been complicit in doping cover ups…by Kevin Field 10:19 PM

I guess I was thinking more beyond Lance… Who, if anyone will dig further to get the names of those who helped make it all happen?by Dean Campbell 10:19 PM

Hi Dean: there is nothing next from UCI, WADA per se. The case is over. Lance is suspended for lifeby Kevin Field 10:18 PM

Or to put another way, how does the sport move forward?by Dean Campbell 10:18 PM

So I guess as someone who isn’t very familiar with the process, what comes next from USADA, WADA, UCI?by Dean Campbell 10:16 PM
Great Betsy comment ” being contrite and apologizes is totally new for Lance”by Kevin Field 10:16 PM

thanks danby Polls now? 10:16 PM

Cheers…signing off myself, everyone have a great weekend, and thanks again.by bob 10:16 PM

RT @TJQuinnESPN: USADA on Lance’s denial of $250k donation offer: “We stand by the facts in the reasoned decision and what was stated on …by Dan Dakin via twitter 10:15 PM

It’s interesting to see the CNN panel struggling to find stuff to analyze. It’s really media watching media watching media here …by Kris Westwood 10:15 PM

Thanks Danby Kevin Field 10:14 PM

Cheers Dan.by you

Thanks Danby Dean Campbell 10:14 PM

Thanks Dan.by Kris Westwood 10:14 PM

I’m heading out gentlemen, but I’ll keep the chat open here for a while.by Dan Dakin 10:14 PM

Yes, thanks for putting this on the last 2 nights, was interesting to be part of.by bob 10:13 PM

HULK MOMENT INCOMING!!by Polls now? 10:13 PM

according to cyclists in the knowby you

Kevin: Doesn’t say much for the value he puts on family if a lifetime competition ban equates to a death penalty.by Dean Campbell 10:12 PM

Coyle says that was contrite for Lance.by you

“You have to adjust the contrite level on your screen” — awesome quote from Daniel Coyle.by Kris Westwood 10:11 PM

Ya, Dean the ‘death penalty’ comment was a real stretch.by Kevin Field 10:10 PM

Just to clarify, he does not have a death penalty.” Gold..by Dean Campbell 10:09 PM

Wow… Betsy just said she feels sorry for Lance!!by Kevin Field 10:09 PM

Oh Betsy is losing it. Good night all!by Canadian Running – Mihira 10:09 PM

Good night all.by Kevin Field 10:09 PM

Thanks Dan.by Kevin Field 10:08 PM

Betsy’s going to get really mad now.by Kris Westwood 10:08 PM

.@CrusePhoto hey thank you and all for watching @lancearmstrongby Oprah Winfrey via twitter 10:08 PM

Betsy’s right about one thing – the whole thing is sad.by anthonyfdale 10:07 PM

Thanks for the info watching Anderson now…cheers…by bob 10:07 PM

Monique Beech and Lisa Lisle at Sun Media, Matthew, Charles, Mihira and the crew over at Gripped Publishing, Thomas out west at Musette Caffe, Kris in Ottawa, Kevin from SpiderTech. Thanks all!
by Dan Dakin 10:06 PM

Kevin: I’m still logged in as I watch CNN. I’m not sure how much we’re going to get out of this.by Kris Westwood 10:06 PM

Kevin: So far, that seems right.by Dean Campbell 10:05 PM

Kris are you staying on here while you watch Oprah?by Kevin Field 10:05 PM

CNN maybe better than what we just saw with Oprah…by Kevin Field 10:05 PM

Again a big thank you to everyone who helped make these two chats happen:by Dan Dakin 10:05 PM

Betsy’s just coming on CNN now. Cue the rage!by Kris Westwood 10:04 PM

That was great. Yes. Thanks everyone for the discussion.by you

Thanks everyone for the chat. Not much meat tonight, but glad I stopped in.by Dean Campbell 10:03 PM

http://www.twitter.com/dandakinmediaby Dan Dakin 10:03 PM

Thanks for joining us Nessie! Look us up on Twitter:by Dan Dakin 10:03 PM

Thanks to everyone who joined us tonight. It was a frustrating show to watch, and this chat made it more bearable.by Kris Westwood 10:02 PM

Thanks Krisby Dean Campbell 10:02 PM

Poll (Open, Admin mode): How would you rate Armstrong’s believability?
Totally believable (2 votes, 7%)
Somewhat believable (11 votes, 39%)
Not believable at all (15 votes, 54%)
by Dan Dakin 10:01 PM

The highlight of Part 2 was certainly the kid part. And how he had to tell his kids about the doping.by Canadian Running – Mihira 10:01 PM

Switching to CNN. Thank you so much for the chat guys. It was great to watch and chat with you all.by Nessie43 10:01 PM

If you don’t have cable like me, you can catch CNN here.by Kris Westwood 10:01 PM

One quick poll…by Dan Dakin 10:01 PM

First 10 minutes last night were better. 140 minutes of tedium after that.by Sylvan Smyth 10:01 PM

Cheesy but trueby Special K 10:01 PM

truth may land him in Jail .. then he will be freeby Don Martel 10:01 PM

Thank you for hosting, Dan. Great to be part of this with everyone else. Thank you, folks. And thank you to all of you who joined us over the last two nightsby Charles Mandel 10:01 PM

Really? What just happened?by Tony U 10:01 PM

wtf!!! that’s it?? night 2..waste of timeby torontopatriot 10:01 PM

Alright, where’s Betsy.by Sylvan Smyth 10:00 PM

Charles – I agree, last night was far better.by Dan Dakin 10:00 PM

Switch to CNN! Anderson Cooper doing a good analysis.by Canadian Running – Mihira 10:00 PM

Like last night, the net is overloaded and either you get booted after about 30 secs or just won’t load.by bob 10:00 PM

Well folks, I guess that’s a wrap. Fantastic couple of nights.by Dan Dakin 10:00 PM

Yes. Kris. Thanks Oprah for ending on a platitude.by you

If only Lance knew what the word “truth” actually meant.by Dean Campbell 10:00 PM

Well, what a disappointment after last night. Anti-climaticby Charles Mandel 10:00 PM

WOAH! I thought it was done at 10:30. Interesting.by Dan Dakin 10:00 PM

Oprah’s tagging a moral onto the story. The truth will set you free. Blech.by Kris Westwood 9:59 PM

Gray’s Anatomy drew more people last night.by Charles Mandel 9:59 PM

Lance needs a model someone who’s bigger than him Somebody he respectsby Special K 9:59 PM

And Oprah’s cheesy closing… “The truth will set you free.”by Canadian Running – Mihira 9:59 PM

its getting boring again…this is the calm before the big finish….Oprah won’t disappointby torontopatriot 9:59 PM

Interesting stats here: online.wsj.comby Charles Mandel 9:59 PM

W. Houston’s daughterby Charles Mandel 9:59 PM

Dan: I said that, and digging back to try to find the source. No idea on best though.by Dean Campbell 9:58 PM

Dan, Whitney Houston’s niece, I think.by you

“Without a doubt.” The answer to the question: “Will this make you a better human being?”by you

Oprahs doin a great jobby Special K 9:58 PM

Did someone say second-best ever for OWN? What was the first?by Dan Dakin 9:58 PM

Kris: She draws 4 million monthly normallyby Charles Mandel 9:57 PM

Thanks Mihira.by Kris Westwood 9:57 PM

Here’s the Bloomberg article on ratings: www.bloomberg.comby Canadian Running – Mihira 9:57 PM

I think he criedby SAm 9:57 PM

You can tell he grew up without a Dadby Special K 9:57 PM

600,000 streams last nightby Canadian Running – Mihira 9:57 PM

It’s pretty bad to think 100,000 will cover all of the money you’ve ill gotten, people you’ve screwed with, etc.by Mark 9:57 PM

I think he thinks he’s recovering from some drug addiction. What was the point ? I’m glad he feels better.by Tony U 9:57 PM

So is there any replays up on youtube or have they all been taken down?by Mark 9:57 PM

too much avoiding the tough questionsby Kevin Field 9:57 PM

apoplectic…ahh one of my fav words…probably describes the way some of the people felt when he tried to destroy them for telling the truth….by torontopatriot 9:56 PM

am really surprised they streamed live for free…..its not like i am going to want to get OWN now…lol…txs Oprah!by torontopatriot 9:56 PM

What about online viewers? any stats?by Mark 9:56 PM

ya kris I agree… this is not specific, more emotionalby Kevin Field 9:56 PM

Agree Kris. This interview needed an edit.by you

What viewership does Oprah normally pull these days?by Kris Westwood 9:56 PM

Another apology! Was that #3?by Canadian Running – Mihira 9:56 PM

That is correct, Mihira.by Charles Mandel 9:56 PM

4.3 million last night if you include the rerun.by Canadian Running – Mihira 9:56 PM

I’m profoundly disappointed with this part of the interview. We’re not getting any actual information, just an attempt to make Lance cry.by Kris Westwood 9:55 PM

3.2 million last nightby Charles Mandel 9:55 PM

Kris: apparently second-best ever for OWN.by Dean Campbell 9:55 PM

Charles: insider speculationsby Kevin Field 9:55 PM

Anyone have any idea what Oprah’s viewership is for this interview, compared to a regular OWN show?by Kris Westwood 9:54 PM

Dean: Yup. You nailed it.by Charles Mandel 9:54 PM

Lance is still lying, what a surprise- not.by Nessie43 9:54 PM

Kevin, what do you base your estimate on?by Charles Mandel 9:54 PM

David Epstein of SI just tweeted that plenty of sources can verify attempted USADA donation.by Canadian Running – Mihira 9:53 PM

Charles: What next?by Dean Campbell 9:53 PM

Nessie43: Agreed. Why would Tygart say it if it’s not true, or he doesn’t have evidence? Yet another question to be answered later.by Kris Westwood 9:53 PM

Charles: I don’t think many of his sponsors will come after him. Dan: I think he’ll end up repaying 40-50Mby Kevin Field 9:53 PM

I see a lot of parallels to Jose Canseco here…by Dean Campbell 9:53 PM

So, predictions on how she’s going to tie this up? What’s the final question? Anyone?by Charles Mandel 9:53 PM

Tough call Dan. But the whistleblower case alone could be for $100 million. That could clean him out. He could counter some of the sponsors arguing that the marketing value they got out of him exceeded their investment.by you

darn it…even his mama couldn’t make him cry…i say…gr8t anti-anxiety meds Lance!by torontopatriot 9:53 PM

Dan, that’s a tough question. Honestly, I think it could be more than his net worth. What about his sponsors? Are they going to come after him, for example? It could be a huge figure.by Charles Mandel 9:52 PM

Dan: I’ve seen the number $100 million out there, but I have no idea. Does the statute of limitations apply to paying back the money?by Kris Westwood 9:51 PM

Travis Tygart talked in 60 Minutes about the offer to USADA. Somehow i find him more believable than Lance.by Nessie43 9:51 PM

Honestly, I’ve tuned out a bit at this point. They should have held this down to one show.by Charles Mandel 9:51 PM

he did say yesterday that she was in bits over this so if Oprah goes back to her…tears may yet roll…his eyes look dryer…either they took a break or are airing segments not in the order they were madeby torontopatriot 9:50 PM

Me too at first Charles — did a double-take.by Kris Westwood 9:50 PM

Okay another somewhat serious question. Put a dollar value on how much Lance will have to repay – Through fines, lawsuits, returned prize money etc. Total?by Dan Dakin 9:50 PM

Sorry, Kris, missed that.by Charles Mandel 9:50 PM

Dan: LOLby Charles Mandel 9:50 PM

Charles: He’s talking about the cancer.by Kris Westwood 9:50 PM

He’s not fake crying about the money?by Tony U 9:49 PM

Lance is reportedly still worth around $100m according to the WSJ this week.by CanadianRunning via twitter 9:49 PM

Hey I’ve been to a Very Dark Place too! Great movie to train to.http://www.thesufferfest.com/video-sufferfests/a-very-dark-place/by Dan Dakin 9:49 PM

“I’ve been to a dark place that was not my doing.” Wait. Are we still talking about cycling here?by Charles Mandel 9:49 PM

Exist is no reason for the rest of us to stop what we do and believeby Alex 9:49 PM

I’ve lost all future income” Doubtful. He wouldn’t be doing this interview if that were true. He sees money somewhereby Dean Campbell 9:49 PM

Torontopatriot: Excellent point. The mother could open the flood gatesby Charles Mandel 9:49 PM

The USADA thing should be easy to prove if there was an actual offer.by Kris Westwood 9:48 PM

I think he poked himself in the eye.by Tony U 9:48 PM

He wold know but he couldn’t remember suing Emmaby MG 9:48 PM

150,000? Need more than that son.by Mark 9:48 PM

we haven’t gotten to the mother in detail yet..maybe that’ll work to get a tear rollinby torontopatriot 9:48 PM

This has nothing to do with biking, or doping in sports. It’s about corruption , amd it also exists in politics, business, religion ( see cover up or abusive Priests)by Alex 9:48 PM

Just becasue corruption, and corrupt peopby Alex 9:48 PM

Here’s what a few celebs said today bout the first night of the interview…http://www.lfpress.com/2013/01/18/lance-armstrong-ripped-by-celebrity-tweetersby Dan Dakin 9:48 PM

Nessie: yes, he denied making a donation offer to USADAby Kevin Field 9:48 PM

Kevin, we should talk. I sense an investment here. Haby Charles Mandel 9:48 PM

Was thinking the same Matthewby Dean Campbell 9:48 PM

Charles, the ironic hipsters will be wearing Livestrong stuff.by you

Did Lance just say there was no donation offer from him???by Nessie43 9:47 PM

Charles – I still have a ton of it from when I worked with TLS!!by Kevin Field 9:47 PM

Nessie: yes, me too.by Kevin Field 9:47 PM

Livestrong gear will be highly collectible in 10 years. Hold on to that stuff: Nike shoes and bags, wrist bands, etc.by Charles Mandel 9:47 PM

ooff… he’s denying the offer of a donation to USADA. Ughh…by Kevin Field 9:46 PM

Kris, I don’t think we got the full release of a tear. I need the photo finish camera though.by you

I think Betsy will be on CNN again afterwards. I want to see her reaction.by Nessie43 9:46 PM

Kris, no tears, he wiped his eyes before the start with onionsby MG 9:46 PM

No tears?by Tony U 9:46 PM

I say tears. He was dewy-eyed.by Charles Mandel 9:46 PM

Are livestrong bracelets now considered “vintage” and “hipster”?by Canadian Running – Mihira 9:46 PM

He cried. There was a sniffle.by Mark 9:46 PM

you could see the look on Oprah’s face…she was thinking…cmon pleaser
lance sqeeze out a few……..OWN needs the media coverage and the ratings!by torontopatriot 9:46 PM

Awesome Mihira! Yes, bring in Dr. Phil!by Kris Westwood 9:46 PM

Kris – I say no tears. There was welling, but no tears.by Dan Dakin 9:46 PM

Ha ha: Mihira. Too funny!by Charles Mandel 9:46 PM
Kris I think he choked them backby Kevin Field 9:45 PM

No tears!by Dean Campbell 9:45 PM

I think for Oprah to go any deeper would have strayed into territory that the majority don’t care about. Would be great for cyclistsby Dean Campbell 9:45 PM

So, did he cry or not? I didn’t actually see any tears.by Kris Westwood 9:45 PM

Charles, couldn’t Dr. Phil come in for a follow-up: “Lance goes to therapy”by Canadian Running – Mihira 9:45 PM

you seem to forgetthe public have the attention span of a newt … will have no residual impact at allby Chris 9:45 PM

Dan – people will still buy bikes. Maybe not yellow and black Treks….by anthonyfdale 9:45 PM

I am disappointed with the tacky decor on that table…by Lancelot 9:45 PM

In preview he says “that was a $75 million dollar day.” Now we know how much she payed him :*)by RobGrondin 9:45 PM

Good point, Kris. Oprah could have followed up on that too.by Canadian Running – Mihira 9:44 PM

Too bad Oprah and her producers couldn’t help but live up to their brand: revile the person, make them cry and then rehab them. She has an exclusive here and could have done so much more, hit so hard instead of pandering to the lowest common denominator.by Charles Mandel 9:44 PM

Oof. That part’s over now. If he cared so much about what his kids thought maybe he would have considered racing clean earlier.by Kris Westwood 9:43 PM

I say no impact. The popularity of cycling is moving on non-Lance-based trends.by you

nothing nobler than doing it for the kids. who doesn’t support kidsby SAm 9:43 PM

Kris – good point. I think cyclists want answers on a far more detailed level. Hence the amount of time many of us spent reading the USADA documents!by Dan Dakin 9:43 PM

Kris: Not sure many people who might only be put off now probably have no idea what Lance rides.by Dean Campbell 9:43 PM

Kris, I was just thinking about Trek.by Charles Mandel 9:42 PM

Might affect sales a bit, but I doubt it. I’d even ride a Trek now that they’ve ditched Lance.by Sylvan Smyth 9:42 PM

Dan: I don’t think bike sales will suffer from this interview. Maybe just Trek.by Kris Westwood 9:42 PM

I doubt there will be an impact on bike sales. I think his relevance in the market now is not very big.
by Dean Campbell 9:42 PM

I don’t think it will hurt nor hinder bike sales in 2013by Mark 9:42 PM

Considering most bikes are bought for transport only.by Mark 9:42 PM

Agreed Kris. This is the human interest bit. The currency Oprah trades in.by you

I don’t think it will have any impact on bike sales at all, Dan.by Charles Mandel 9:41 PM

Good question, Dan. I say no impact.by Canadian Running – Mihira 9:41 PM

Right now i somehow would prefer to see a real train wreck. At least it would be real.by Nessie43 9:41 PM

Man, this has gone a long way away from the interview the cyclists among us want. 20 minutes to go …by Kris Westwood 9:41 PM

Okay another slightly more serious question. Does this interview help or hurt bike sales in the 2013 season?by Dan Dakin 9:40 PM

Wow. He really could use some Visine right about now.by Charles Mandel 9:40 PM

Waterworks! “don’t defend me anymore”by RobGrondin 9:40 PM

I’m disgusted don’t think I can go on with this interview.by Canuck 9:40 PM

Nice one Dean.by you

So his kids read the depositions before Lance told them the news?by Dean Campbell 9:39 PM

Kris! He’s dead already!by Sylvan Smyth 9:39 PM

A sniffle!by Mark 9:39 PM

It’s a successful television spectacle now. Lance cried!by Charles Mandel 9:39 PM

her they comeby SAm 9:39 PM

That is how credible you are, Lance.by Nessie43 9:39 PM

My advice if you want tears: Think of Spock at the end of Wrath of Khan. Works every time.by Kris Westwood 9:39 PM

If it’s shown that he’s lying about ’09-’10, that would be very, very bad, to state the obvious.by anthonyfdale 9:38 PM

I still think guys are juicing on AICAR and micro-dosing new EPO variants. “AICAR is a cell permeable activator of AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK), a metabolic master regulator that is activated in times of reduced energy availability (high cellular AMP:ATP ratios) and serves to inhibit anabolic processes. In vivo, pharmacologic activation of AMPK with AICAR mimics exercise and triggers insulin-independent glucose uptake by skeletal muscle.”by Sylvan Smyth 9:05 PM
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It would certainly make me cry, Nessie43by Charles Mandel 9:05 PM

Losing 75 mill dollars could probably even make Lance cry.by Nessie43 9:05 PM

I used to believe Lance beat everyone because after the pain of cancer he could tolerate more suffering than anyone else. Talk about naive.by Charles Mandel 9:05 PM

Wendy: I hope his most humbling moment didn’t have something to do with a paycheque …by Kris Westwood 9:04 PM

Nike called and they’re out. Then everyone was out. Ouch.by WendyM_Standard 9:04 PM

Humbling…Lance…the two concepts are sort of diametrically opposedby Charles Mandel 9:04 PM

Dean check out this link later on slower speeds, not necessarily an indication of no dope. www.bbc.co.uk Also speaks to Sylvan’s point.by you

Kris: I totally agree. He doesn’t look like he grasps the gravity of this. Or cares.by Canadian Running – Mihira 9:03 PM

Nobody’s going over 6.0 w/kg on the long climbs now. Used to be up to 6.7 for Pantani and Lance, etc.by Sylvan Smyth 9:03 PM

15 seconds…by WendyM_Standard 9:02 PM

Matthew, my understanding is that greater off season testing, bio passports, what tests are set to reveal all suggest it is cleaner. Also, can’t recall where I read this, but aren’t TdF times getting slower now? Obviously there are a lot of variables, but also, that combativeness seems to be increasing suggests that the field is more level.by Dean Campbell 9:02 PM

He feels disgraced? Humbled? Sure doesn’t look it.by Kris Westwood 9:02 PM

Charles – who caress if the racing is a bit slower. You don’ t notice that on TV anyhow 🙂 Cycling without doping is just more exciting – because its less predictable.by Kevin Field 9:02 PM

It’s heading south into tabloid journalism now.by Charles Mandel 9:02 PM

Matthew: I think the fact the sport is more “human” now is the best indicator: no more robotic teams gunning it at 60 km/h for hours on end …by Kris Westwood 9:01 PM

The BP is what’s going to keep Lance from ever coming back. USADA will not let him back with his claim that he didn’t dope in ’09/’10 against his BP data. And it busted a few others like Pellizotti.by Sylvan Smyth 9:01 PM

His devoted mother….they’re not going to leave anything untouched.by Charles Mandel 9:01 PM

Of course…Livestrong, the family, the personal stuff….by Charles Mandel 9:01 PM

Here we go. Brace yourself for the tears.by Kris Westwood 9:00 PM

The BP is the best anti doping tool to come out in the past 10yrs. Its very effective.by Kevin Field 9:00 PM

Kris: the same can likely be said for sponsors. There will be a low a point in the near future, but I think Lance proved the appeal of teh sport in North America. If companies can be convinced the sport is clean, I think it could be really good for the sport.by Dean Campbell 9:00 PM

I guess one thing we’ll likely see is slower race times in cycling than in previous years. Records won’t be falling any time soon.by Charles Mandel 9:00 PM

Folks, a question people ask me is how do we know cycling is cleaner. It’s tough to answer without getting into average speeds and power output. Any thoughts?by you

Mihra – re: bio passport. No, its still possible to dope on the bp. But, its difficult, and marginalized. I know for a fact lots of guys are very afraid to even tryby Kevin Field 8:59 PM

Doping in Kenyan running: athleticsillustrated.comby Sylvan Smyth 8:59 PM

Dean: There are a lot of guys in the wings keen to get involved if cycling cleans up its act.
by Kris Westwood 8:59 PM

Blood vector doping doesn’t work on east Africans. Besides, only the marginal ones are doing it :-)by Sylvan Smyth 8:58 PM

It would be great to see this shake up the establishment. While Lance and doping are a massive problem, they aren’t the only ones in the sport. Fresh thinkers would be great to potentially lead things forward.by Dean Campbell 8:57 PM

Its growing hugely in Australia and Asia and I see that trend continuing. As well as Africa and South America (its alwasy been strong in latin america)by Kevin Field 8:57 PM

A yellow one and a pink one. Lots are gone but Bjarne is still around. Ochowicz is still around. BMC is basically Phonak re-branded, although those guys have no doubt cleaned up a bit. It’ll take awhile.by Sylvan Smyth 8:57 PM

Running may very well be dirtier than cycling today. No bio passport in track and field.by Canadian Running – Mihira 8:57 PM

Mihira: A qualified no. It’s made it harder to dope in a big way, but you can still make small gains without getting caught.by Kris Westwood 8:57 PM

Just think Mihira, running will be a dirtier sport than cycling possibly.by Charles Mandel 8:57 PM

Cycling is growing in several parts of the world – I don’t see that changing because of Lanceby Kevin Field 8:56 PM

I’m curious to hear people’s opinions on this… has the bio passport program made it impossible to dope and get away with it?by Canadian Running – Mihira 8:56 PM

Good point, Kevin. I”m being North American-centric there. The sport is so huge in Europe and elsewhere.by Charles Mandel 8:56 PM

Mhira – I agree, in fact, I think sooner than that.by Kevin Field 8:56 PM

Cycling is a great sport. Lance definitely ruined it but he is not alone in that. Its too corrupt. To make it a good sport again, lots of things would need to change.by Nessie43 8:56 PM

Manolo, I had a yellow and pink ONCE jersey :-)by Sylvan Smyth 8:56 PM

So, while everybody was breaking the rules, because Lance Armstrong was more organized and did it better than anybody, he should be crucified. Have I got it right?by gfinale 8:56 PM

Mihira – I agree it should be one of the cleanest sports in the world, though nobody will believe it’s clean. The reputation will be tainted for well more than a decade in my opinion.by Dan Dakin 8:56 PM

Hi Charles I think the US audience # may fall. But not anywhere else.by Kevin Field 8:55 PM

Compared to tennis & euro soccer it’s already cleanby Sylvan Smyth 8:55 PM

*sham*by you

Yes, excellent question from Dean. Cycling is resilient, but it’s never been hit this hard before. I think the biggest effect of this will be to force out some of the old guard who have been enabling this for so long. Many are already gone. Anyone remember Manolo Saiz?by Kris Westwood 8:55 PM

Cycling could be one of the cleanest sports in the world in 5 years.by Canadian Running – Mihira 8:55 PM

Dean, I think we’re all hoping cycling will be in a healthier state. But with Wada and Usada calling the UCI’s internal investigation a shame, things are grim.by you

Following up on Dean’s question: will more sponsors pull their support for bike teams? Will audiences decrease because of the fall-out from this, causing the sport to wither?by Charles Mandel 8:54 PM

Lance is driven by fame and money. Fame will be allusive for him to re-establish. So he’ll go for moneyby Kevin Field 8:54 PM

Sylvan, this would be one of the things that would probably change my opinion of him a bit. Probably.by Nessie43 8:54 PM

Dean, that’s a great question.by Charles Mandel 8:54 PM

Sylvan: I’m sure your right, and I’m sure the reason is legal.by Kris Westwood 8:53 PM

I think he’s already planned out the next 5 yrs with his internal team… it involves rebuilding his fortune… wether he’s a success at it or not is anyone’s guess.by Kevin Field 8:53 PM

But to follow up to Dan’s question, where will Cycling be in five years?by Dean Campbell 8:53 PM

Nessie – agreeby Kevin Field 8:53 PM

There has to be a reason, or he doesn’t just stop at admitting he doped, he can incriminate Ferrari, Bruyneel, Ochowicz, Weisel, Verbruggen, McQuaid, any number of others, and he can say “yes, Betsy was right about the hospital room”by Sylvan Smyth 8:53 PM

Sociopaths are not known for comitting suicide.by Nessie43 8:52 PM

Melly – You know, I have to admit that thought crossed my mind. Sad as it may seem.by Dan Dakin 8:52 PM

melly — you are dark! If Lance seemed in any way emotionally vulnerable, I’d agree with you. Perhaps he’ll go out in a hail of bullets like Scarface.by Kris Westwood 8:52 PM

Melly: I find that one tough to believe. Lance wouldn’t want to deprive the world of his presence.by Charles Mandel 8:52 PM

I’ve gotta vote with Kris here, too. I see him being worth lots on the talk circuitby Dan Dakin 8:52 PM

Yes Sylvan. LA has the problem of having to be tactical in his answers but somehow open and honest. Really, a PR nightmare. Mihira, since it could backfire in court.by you

Dan- death by suicide within the 5 years is my unfortunate predictionby melly 8:51 PM

By not coming clean on the Andreu situation, he continues to throw Betsy and Frankie under the bus.by Canadian Running – Mihira 8:51 PM

I’m with Kris. He’s not going to disappear. But hopefully he’s not involved in cycling anymore.by Dean Campbell 8:51 PM

Sylvan: Since when does Lance care about throwing anyone under the bus?by Canadian Running – Mihira 8:51 PM

gfinale: Neither. It’s the sophistication and scope of the fraud, the number of people it involved and affected, and how he got away with it for so long.
by Kris Westwood 8:50 PM

Dan, probably still fighting law suits and not having that much money anymore?by Nessie43 8:50 PM
Well played, Charles.by you

Stephanie McIlvain and at least one doctor lied under oath about the hospital room so that’s the ‘legal’ thing he mumbled to Betsy about. He can’t say anything or they go under the bus.by Sylvan Smyth 8:50 PM

Dan, Lance is in his multi-million dollar mansion in Austin, looking at the empty frames where his yellow jerseys once hung, contemplating the dozen lawsuits he still has to fend off, and working with a ghost writer on his biography: It’s Not About the Drugs.by Charles Mandel 8:50 PM

Dan: I’d say forgotten. Having drinks with Pete Rose and Marion Jones
.by you

Good question, Dan. I think Lance will still be in demand on the talking circuit. I don’t think he’s going to fade away.by Kris Westwood 8:49 PM

Dan – amazing. 5 years from now, Lance will be spending his fifth year in exile out of the public eye.by Canadian Running – Mihira 8:49 PM

Nessie43 – Agreed.by Kevin Field 8:48 PM

But he didn’t use much EPO!by Sylvan Smyth 8:48 PM

Kris: Is that because he won so much or because you think he broke the rules more than others. And, if so, where is the line?by gfinale 8:48 PM

Kevin, to succeed he would have to be really honest and genuine. Which is exactly what he is not.by Nessie43 8:48 PM

Five years from today – January, 2018. Where is Lance Armstrong and what is he doing?by Dan Dakin 8:48 PM

Okay here’s a question I’ll put out to the panelists and anyone else following along:by Dan Dakin 8:47 PM

Nice detail Sylvan. You should have been helping Oprah out.by you

Hi Nessie, I didn’t mean to suggest he succeeded!by Kevin Field 8:47 PM

Interesting how he just said “mid-90’s” last night as the start of his oxygen vector doping. Nonsense. I think some people still think he was clean in 93/94 maybe 95, and then got frustrated and started doping with Ferrari. No chance. 2nd in Züri-Metzgete in ’92, World Championship in ’93, riding away from Indurain, Chiapucci and others on the last hill, Tour stage win and Trofeo Laigueglia win in ’93, 2nd in Liege, probably the toughest race of the year, in both ’94 and ’96, 1st at Fleche in ’96, 2nd at San Sebastián in ’94 and 1st in ’95 along with a Tour stage in ’95. He was at the same level from ’93-’96. He was full on EPO doping the whole time and just gave a vague answer last night to save a bit of face.by Sylvan Smyth 8:46 PM

Kevin, listen to Betsy Andreu after the show on CNN and see for yourself how much he really tries to ‘make amends’.by Nessie43 8:46 PM

I feel that Lance was the ring leader…anyone who wasn’t a good follower was turfed out of the circuit. As a result I feel all the yellow jackets were not just the doping – most of the other top cyclist used the same enhancing drugs. He demanded to be the “winner” WWF style in those years of dominance.by Dave 8:46 PM

Sure, he said he was a bully, but it was like everything else: There. I’m sorry. Let’s move on now, okay? He’s not showing a whole lot of remorse or empathy about the hundreds of lives he’s ruined, the fans he’s let down and the sport he’s helped ruin.by Charles Mandel 8:46 PM

What did people think of all of the post-game reaction to the interview from Epstein, Andreu, Pound etc.by Canadian Running – Mihira 8:46 PM

I agree 100% Matthew. Also, I think there are likely numerous legal issues still ahead and he needs to build a platform of shared blame.by Kevin Field 8:46 PM

I appreciated that he admitted he was a bully! I appreciated that he said he is trying to make amends with some people he tried to destroy.by Kevin Field 8:44 PM

Yes. LA’s use of third person and passive voice (“they’ve been hurt” not “I hurt them”) was weird. I armchair psychologist in me says he’s dissociating himself from his actions.by you

I believe Tyler is on a similar live chat somewhere too. Would be interesting to hear his takes live. I’ll try and find the link.by RobGrondin 8:44 PM

Matthew I had a reserved take on last nights interview. TBH – I was surprised he admitted anything. I didn’t think he would. After he did, I fel the interview was noteable for his use of 3rd person in responses and he noted several times ‘understanding’ without indicating agreement with those opinions.by Kevin Field 8:43 PM

gfinale: There’s breaking the rules, there’s cheating, and then there’s conspiracy of breathtaking scope. I’d argue that what Lance is admitting is several orders of magnitude bigger than just cheating.by Kris Westwood 8:43 PM

Here’s a link to that As it Happens interview www.cbc.caby Canadian Running – Mihira 8:42 PM

Matthew I had a reserved take on last nights interview. TBH – I was surprised he admitted anything. I didn’t think he would. After he did, I fel the interview was noteable for his use of 3rd person in responses and he noted several times ‘understanding’ without indicating agreement with those opinions.by Kevin Field 8:42 PM

OK. Kevin, what did you think of the interview yesterday?by you

Yes, Matthew: That donation needs to be explored more in depth. You don’t just give away money to an organization you don’t like without an ulterior motive.by Kris Westwood 8:41 PM

I’d like to hear about what Lance’s prospects are post-Oprah. Many believe he should retire and fade from the limelight.by Charles Mandel 8:41 PM

Pound made the chummy comment on As It Happen earlier this evening.by you

Look, breaking the rules is no surprise to anyone after years of it. Probably most of them break the rules at times, if not more. Cheating? Not if everyone’s doing it. So that’s the grey line. I’m not an Armstrong fan but that’s the realityby gfinale 8:41 PM

Personally I’m hoping Oprah brings up the confrontation with Tyler in that Aspen bar. I doubt she will, but it would be nice.by Dan Dakin 8:41 PM

Charles: Pound was never one to mince words. He must be having a good chuckle about all this.by Kris Westwood 8:41 PM

Kris, I fear we might not get that story. Also, I’m sure Pat Quaid did a little jig last night after LA seemed to give the UCI a pass, even though he said he wasn’t a fan. (But then, why donate?)by you

Amazed to hear Dick Pound called the interview “chummy.” I wonder what he would consider an antagonistic one to be like?by Charles Mandel 8:40 PM

Sylvan: I’m afraid you might be right.by Kris Westwood 8:40 PM

I’m desperate to hear about the people that helped Lance, especially Bruyneel. I also want to know how Verbruggen is connected.by Kris Westwood 8:39 PM

I hope to hear about why Lance was so defiant, even as recent as 1 month ago. Remember the famous tweet of him and his 7 tour yellow jerseys?by Canadian Running – Mihira 8:38 PM

I’m wondering what people out there WANT him to say….is there anything that will lighten the anger we all feel?by melly 8:38 PM

Thanks Matthew — happy to be here again. A particular welcome to Kevin, a longtime friend who has a very sharp analytical take on the world of pro cycling.by Kris Westwood 8:38 PM

Kevin since you are new to the group, I’m going to put you on the spot in a minute. I’d like to to share your thoughts on yesterday’s Lance/Oprah interview. But first, to the returning panelists, what do you hope to hear about tonight?by you

I’d like to see Verdruggen and Weasel under the bus, but I think it’ll be all mom, kids, foudation, future tonight. Gack.by Sylvan Smyth 8:37 PM

And joining us tonight is Kevin Field, director sportif of SpiderTech powered by C10. Welcome Kevin and welcome returning panelists. And welcome to the folks joining our discussion.by you

Mihira Lakshman is the Editor-in-Chief of Canadian Running magazine.by you

Kris Westwood is a former national team cyclist and now a cycling blogger and a writer for Canadian Cycling Magazine. He even raced against Lance once.by you

Thanks Dan. Good to be here.by Kevin Field 8:37 PM

Charles Mandel is a contributing editor with both Canadian Running and Canadian Cycling magazines. (Still dope free and ready to cry.)by you

Joining us again once again are:by you

Welcome Kevin. Great to have you hear. I’ll let Matthew take care of the intros tonight.by Dan Dakin 8:36 PM

OK. Let’s get started.

In a bit, we’re going to continue to watch and comment on what Dick Pound has called Armstrong’s “chummy interview with Oprah.” Yesterday, we saw a strong opening in which Oprah hit Armstrong with a barrage of yes/no questions. Later, Armstrong was a little less clear in his answers. Will he be more candid tonight? Previews indicate we’ll be hearing about the effects of Armstrong’s transgressions on his family.by you

Hi everyone.by Dan Dakin 8:35 PM

Hi folks: Great to be back! Like last night, I am 100 per cent dope-free and, even if everyone else does, I promise not to cry.by Charles Mandel 8:35 PM

Hi all, I read this in Inrng this morning and was wondering what you thought. It’s about Lance admitting to doping up until 2005 and a possible reason. Someone thought that if he stopped doping in 2005, if his ban is reduced from a lifetime to 8 years (which is typical in suspensions) if he cooperates with USADA, then he would potentially be able to compete this summer. I can’t see him finding his moral compass in 2005 and not doping for his next two tours. Whaddya think?by Richard T 8:35 PM

Welcome to the panel, Kevin. I’m hoping Hein goes down, too. But I doubt it somehow …by Kris Westwood 8:35 PM

Kris, your last comment about statute of limitations is bang on. That is exactly why he’s avoiding admissions related to ’09-’10by Kevin Field 8:35 PM

I hope it delves deeper tonight, and I hope it gets us somewhere more helpfulby Dean Campbell 8:35 PM

Yes Kris. He’s managing statute(s) of limitations.by you

There was a good post on inrng.com today, suggesting that claiming he didn’t dope after 2005 is calculated based on the possibility his life ban could be reduced to 8 years. That means he could be racing again this summer …by Kris Westwood 8:34 PM

Lance didn’t do himself any favours last night. He didn’t come across as genuine or remorseful.by Canadian Running – Mihira 8:34 PM

Dean, from Oprah’s site: “Topics include the alleged doping scandal, years of accusations of cheating, and charges of lying about the use of performance-enhancing drugs throughout his career.”by you

Kris, Dan, I think Lance may name names related to events between 1999-2005. He’ll be cautious about more recent years. Let’s hope he throws Hein under the bus!by Kevin Field 8:33 PM

I have to admit, I am wondering why I am here today. Tonight’s interview won’t mean anything from a cycling standpoint. Should we expect anything relevant, or just the family, friends, cancer stuff?by Dean Campbell 8:33 PM

Hi all,by Richard T 8:33 PM

Lance is a made mad by now. Does anyone really think they will recover the bazillions of dollars he got over the years? He could claim bankruptcy and still have millions stacked away everywhere.by gfinale 8:33 PM

Do you think we get details on how he always beat the out of competition random tests? planning, luck, insiders?by RobGrondin 8:33 PM

Mihira, sadly, I missed it, but supposed to repeat tonight at 11pm?by Dean Campbell 8:33 PM

Kris, I think so far, it’s all been nothing new to the cycling world, but meant instead for the general public. Not sure how much their attention extends beyond the main event into other media.by Dean Campbell 8:33 PM

Even CNN’s legal expert suggested there was no good legal reason for Lance to dodge the Betsy Andreu question, which I found intriguing.by Canadian Running – Mihira 8:33 PM

Ooooh…a fancy timer counting down the online broadcast tonight. Dramatic.by Dan Dakin 8:32 PM

They talked a bit more of the evidence that Lance was still lying… for example about being “clean” in 2009/10by Canadian Running – Mihira 8:32 PM

Missed it. How did that go Mihira?by you

Good evening everyone! Did anyone catch Anderson Cooper 360 just now? Epstein and Coyne were both on there.by Canadian Running – Mihira 8:30 PM

What was everyone’s impression of the interview so far? The reaction in the media and among Armstrong’s former colleagues has been overwhelmingly negative. If you caught Betsy Andreu on CNN after the show yesterday you would have seen outrage personified …by Kris Westwood 8:30 PM

I agree, Dan. Though in the teaser at the end of last night’s show Oprah does question Lance on who else was involved. We’ll see if he bails on this question like he did on the one about what he admitted in the hospital room in 1996.by Kris Westwood 8:28 PM

DanDonne: Agreed, both parties have a lot to benefit from this circus. Both prepared meticulously for this and nothing is being said that wasn’t intended to be said — so far at least. by Kris Westwood 8:27 PM

Rob – it seemed like Lance was very careful not to name any names yesterday. I don’t think he will tonight either (IMO) by Dan Dakin 8:26 PM

I wonder how many bodies will wind up under the bus by the time part deux is over. run Johann run by RobGrondin 8:26 PM

If Lance is a sociopath- and i believe he is, at least he is showing that kind of behaviour-his emotional side must be very limited. by Nessie43 8:26 PM

Graveldog: Lance didn’t seem to care too much for his first wife, Kristin. Though perhaps his children are a touchpoint. by Kris Westwood 8:25 PM

Nice, Nessie43: Crocodile tears. Does Lance have an emotional side, or can he at least fake it for Oprah? by Kris Westwood 8:21 PM

lance is your modern day Robin Hood. GOOD livestrong / BAD Doping scandal and bullying by Graveldog 8:17 PM

The key to open any Lance emotions and feelings is his family (his kids, wife and mom). by Graveldog 8:17 PM

This whole thing reeks of money. Oprah Winfrey didn’t manage to get him to admit anything, it was all prearranged as part of a major business deal for lots of money. The more media attention you give, the more money Oprah and her business partners make. Let the show begin, big dollars and business in the entertainment world is alive and well. by DanDonne 8:17 PM

Its hard not to get cynical about this- are we going to see the crocodile tears tonight? by Nessie43 8:17 PM

Hi everyone. We’ll get the conversation rolling in about 25 minutes. Feel free to chat amongst yourselves. by Dan Dakin 8:06 PM

Sports hero like Pete Rose = eventually Lance will fade into the old sports history books (good and bad) by Graveldog 8:05 PM

Eventually if lance loses all his money through law suits – the backup plan is to write his memoirs by Graveldog 8:05 PM

Every sponsor that paid him for winning should now sue him for every fraudulent penny they gave him. by aL 8:05 PM

Body language expert analyzing Lance sociopathic behaviour: drlillianglassbodylanguageblog.wordpress.com by Nessie43 8:05 PM

Lance shoot to fame was a a runaway train. It just kept getting bigger fame fortune and power. It just got out of control. by Graveldog 7:35 PM

After the first five yes answers last night, couldn’t believe another word he said. BS incarnate. It was sad. This man needs help. by ordinary Joe 7:34 PM