The episode you mention was exposed and should have been exposed for the betterment of cycling in general. I wanted to believe the farce that was presented, but alas, it was all lies and although most competitors were doing the same things (but weren't exposed on that level), it doesn't make it better. It actually makes it worse. Using immoral measures to gain an advantage in cycling has occurred almost from the inception of the sport. Read the history books. Whatever means that were available at any given time, have been used and this was long before Americans gave a care about the sport. I find it difficult to understand why anyone can't see why many find it natural to suspect fowl play. I don't want to believe this, but I suspect if the truth were truly uncovered, the findings would be that several teams and riders always have and still take measures to breach the rules. You are making accusations toward many American cycling fans by means of your intuition and even accusing them of feeling that way because of the aforementioned situation. Is that any different.

When I see interviews with Froome (not SKY mind you), I see a young man who truly believes he's innocent. I see a young man who sincerely appears to be hurt by these accusations. If I'm correct, I truly feel sorry for him, but I was fooled before. If he is truly innocent, he doesn't deserve this treatment, regardless of what has transpired before him. The ugly truth however, is that most (not only Americans) find it difficult to believe because of this dark history. I suspect the fans who have in the past, allegedly showered Froome with urine at the Tour were not Americans, but I have no way of quantifying this. Americans aren't the only ones speculating on the possibility of wrong doing.

If Foome is guilty (I tend to believe he isn't), one thing I do like about him is at least he isn't presenting his case in a hyper arrogant, smug way that has been done in the past. I hope Froome will truly be exonerated of these accusations. What has transpired this week doesn't show this imo. The pessimist in me sees governing bodies that may be corrupt and/or are not willing to take the risk of being sued. Until someone who has the power and resources to resolve these situations, the great sport of cycling will take the unfortunate hit.