Hey riders,
A video is floating around on YouTube that raises the question of whether Fabian Cancellara is riding a “doped bike” in his huge Spring Classics victories at Paris-Roubaix and the Tour of Flanders earlier this year.
Check out the video here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Nd13ARuvVE
The theory is that he has an electric motor concealed in his frame which is controlled by a button which is located near his shifter/brake lever. The video shows him making a move with his right hand just prior to his incredible accelerations in each race that proved to be the decisive move. And they make a case that he’s not shifting, that instead he’s pushing the button which activates the motor.
The entire video runs about 6:30. The first half discusses the fact that the electric motor truly exists and goes on with the details of how it’s placed in the bike frame, etc. The second half (about the 3:30 point) brings Cancellara into the picture.
I’m in no position to judge whether he in fact uses one, and of course Fabian denies. I fully understand the tricks that can be used with video and how it’s easy to build a case for just about anything by selectively choosing the clips to use. So I make no accusations.
It certainly does open the door for a lively discussion, however.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Nd13ARuvVE
Take a look then add your comments below. The, GET OUT AND RIDE (using nothing more than leg power)!
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