Well, if only one witness testified against him, and that witness was lying, that would not make him "slick". That would make him innocent of the charge.

Of course, most folks here on the Forums don't need witnesses, evidence, or proof. It is easier to just make up stuff....to assume that everyone is guilty.

"Bicycling Magazine" did a thoughtful article on Ferrari recently. The article made it clear that he is an expert on aspects of cyclist's fitness that go far beyond all of the accusations against him. He has developed scientific methods of measuring and predicting what a cyclist is capable of doing, and suggesting training methods to attain those abilities.

One of the interesting things in the article had to do with the Tour de France. A rider took off on a mountain stage and Lance Armstrong did not know whether to let him go, or chase after him. The team manager phoned Ferrari. He told them that the rider was riding past his limits, and let him go. Sure enough, that rider quickly faded, and quit the Tour within a couple of days.

But, the article also detailed an incident where Ferrari helped his daughter cheat in a race, and then caught him lying about it. A talented guy, but a guy who will always have a cloud over his head.