Armstrong is a great surname, because it was the son of this surname who took the first step on an alien planet for the entire human race-Neil Alden Armstrong, after tremblingly stepped on the first footprint on the moon, Said the epoch-making classic sentence-this is a small step for individuals, but it is a big step for mankind. Thirty years later, Lance Armstrong, a Texas native with the same surname, started his journey to create a glorious journey of no one in the history of the Tour de France, and perhaps no one in the future-the seven crowns of the Tour de France. (The inspirational story about him cannot be described in very few words, please Baidu for those who are not familiar with him)
What happened later, everyone knows, August 23, 2012 (the next day Lance also issued a statement to admit in disguise Doping), the US Anti-Doping Agency announced the deprivation of Armstrong’s seven Tour de France championship titles and a lifetime ban.
Naturally, after being deprived of the title of Tour de France champion, this once-god-like man walked off the altar, and the seven crown king's great achievements were destroyed and dissipated.
When I learned of this news, I had been away from the stadium for a long time, and my usual training was almost negligible, but the feeling of shock and disillusionment was difficult for anyone sitting in front of the TV and watching the news casually. I immediately called my former riders who were still in Shanghai, and what I got was also a sigh. incredible!
The friends who played better at the time were basically his fans, and their reactions after learning about it were completely different, basically divided into three factions. One is the (A) Zhuang faction, who firmly stated that it is impossible and denies the fairness and impartiality of this matter, mixed with a large number of conspiracy theories and French insidious calculations, etc.; Subversion, faith was deceived, and the ideal mansion collapsed and pointed the finger at the culprit-A Zhuang himself. He was humiliated and cursed and beaten down a dog and stepped on 10,000 feet to make him never stand up again. The first two factions were controversial at the time, which reminded me of the popular battle between jelly and corn that was frequently staged in various prosperous areas of Shanghai at the turn of spring and summer of 2005. The last faction cannot be classified. It covers people other than the two factions who pay attention to this matter and love road bikes and have admired or liked A Zhuang. I can probably fall into the last one.
I didn’t express my opinion immediately. Of course, I was confused at that time. I didn’t know who said it was true and who said it was false, including his confession in the subsequent interview with Oprah. I didn’t know if it was acting. . It may be an exaggeration to say that the outlook on life and values have been subverted, but the idols who once inspired themselves to overcome obstacles and move forward courageously become what they are now, and it is a complete scandal, which is absolutely unacceptable. Although this American did not have any intersection with my life, it really made me depressed for a while.
In the second half of 2013, someone made a film called "Armstrong Lies". I heard a friend talk about it, but I didn't see it until a few days ago. I feel that the producer and director are standing on the moral high ground and the opposite of Ah Zhuang to make this film. All kinds of seemingly rigorous forensics and interviews are just to emphasize an argument-Lance Armstra is not a partner. The face of the dead liar. Of course, ordinary people in Europe and the United States have a simple mind, and they have always been black and white in their loves and hates. We also understand that the position of the film is really suspicious. At one time, I felt that it must have been taken by the Anti-Doping Committee of the Tour de France to find someone to invest in the film. land.
Even if the film tried to obliterate A Zhuang’s achievements, questioned his personality and moral qualities, criticized his dishonesty and his ability to run trains and make up stories, it still cannot conceal the fact that as a human individual, this person is indeed true. Indeed, it has created an achievement that most people can hardly expect. It is one thing to objectively evaluate merits and demerits, but it is another thing to wear a high hat and colored glasses with akimbo. How to put it, it's like pretending to force the little white-collar workers to say to the migrant workers in the subway that they are dirty and unqualified. Dirty is correct, but it is a matter of logic and motivation to say that people lack quality. Brother migrant workers didn't spit or throw gum on you either. The smelly feet in Jiefang's shoes just said that people's lack of quality can only show that the critics have a tendency to morality and cleanliness.
I am not writing these things to clarify or complain to A Zhuang, but I just can't understand some people who play moral guards and masturbate the media to masturbate the public. After watching the film, I have a deeper understanding and knowledge of this person. My impression of him in the past came only from the Tour de France live broadcast and news, as well as his autobiography and film and television works. In my mind, he is closer to the image of God than a person, or at least a hero close to God. figure. Now I know instead, he is just a man who has experienced pain that ordinary people can't imagine. He has made efforts that most people are unwilling and unable to make. In the end, he has gained countless honors and auras, but he has retired when he is most deserving of his accomplishments. The tragic character who fell on the stage. He has the shortcomings of ordinary people, such as selfishness, vanity, greed and bigotry, and he still tries to escape when the justice comes. But isn't it the same for most of us?
We hide under the cloak of ordinary people, dreaming of heroes, but are unwilling to take even a small step. When the real hero appears, he can't restrain his feelings of inferiority, jealousy and arrogance and suspects that all these are exaggerations and performances, and even try to doubt and prove that this is just a scam and opportunistic trick, but unknowingly deceived himself The most original nature in the heart.
Taking a step back, we admit that Ah Zhuang is a heinous liar, a villain, a thief in the Tour de France, and a bicycle criminal. So what?
It is also mentioned in the film that since the birth of cycling, doping abuse and anti-doping investigations have been accompanied by more scandals than championships, and there is less honesty than deception. But please believe that every person who really loves cycling is at least a fighter who has a great desire for success and breakthrough. It is precisely because cycling is so boring, painful, dangerous and incomprehensible (the last point is only in China Waiting for a few countries to do so), it makes people more addicted and continue to invest in it. Among the elites participating in the Tour de France, no one does not want to wear a yellow shirt, and no one does not want to hold a cup in front of the Arc de Triomphe after walking slowly across the Champs Elysées. There are nearly 200 contestants, and some will always choose to cheat, choose Sacrifice one's own moral integrity and strive for the greatest benefit.
Imagine that your teammates or opponents join you at the same time, or even later, train with you or compete with you. You think you are stronger and more energetic than them, and there is no one else's desire for victory. But accidentally You find that they cheated, took EPO or steroids, surpassed you every minute, instantly killed all your previous efforts, and finally stood on the podium to welcome the flowers and honor that should belong to you. You are first angry, and your desire to uphold justice fills your heart; then you feel distressed and feel that you have been treated unfairly; then you complain and fight, but you find that the censorship is too backward or there are a lot of loopholes, or even completely useless; finally, after countless times Failure and cold reception, you finally get disheartened, quit the game, go home to run half a horse or play triathlon. This may be the true portrayal of many previous players.
As for Ah Zhuang, this strong man who has far beyond the ambitions of ordinary people will not give up. I think he might have thought about innumerable late nights against cancer demons, whether he was retreating like a coward, or he was alone in carrying his dreams, carrying all the infamy, and fighting for a goal that will last forever. I will not agree with this approach, but for my idol, I want to say that I finally understand you, even if you do it wrong, I still love you.
Finally, I would like to ask a question. Friends who are reading this article, if you are A Zhuang, how would you choose?
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