Lance, It's time

This should be titled 'The post I never wanted to write', because it is.

Today there is a sickness in my gut and an anger that I can't explain. To a point where I almost feel ashamed to be a cycling fan.

Yes, I am a Lance Armstrong supporter, a long time supporter of his cycling and of his Livestrong Foundation. I still am. But yes, I'm gutted and yes, I think it's time Lance fessed up.

And although Lance supporters want to keep defending him I think the time has come for him to openly and honestly come clean.

With George Hincape being the lastest to offer a statement admitting to doping including when he was part of U.S. Postal, the evidence is really too much to continue to deny.

As much as Lance has vehemently denied his involvement, it is too far from the truth to believe that he was the only clean member of U.S Postal, or in fact the peloton, during this black period of professional cycling.

As I blogged previously I think deep down we all knew that 90% of the peloton during this time were doping and that of course, Lance was too. But I also think that the way the situation was handled was disgusting, and sadly played out in the media.

Do I still think Lance is a legend? Yes I do.

As wrong as it is, the fact is the cyclists were competing on a level playing field, albeit a dirty and illegal one, but even none-the-less. Was there a cyclist who could have come close to beating Lance? Some will say we will never know. But we do know the answer - No. But everyone is entitled to their opinion.

So what now?

Lance needs to come forward. A tell all documentary is the only way he can save whatever face he has left. If not for himself, for his fans who have long supported him and will continue to do so, and for cycling. Let's get this period done and dusted. Let's move forward for the good of the sport.

It's the only way.