Role of Lance Armstrong in doping is exaggerated in professional cycling

Although you probably never heard about Scott Mercier, his affirmations related to usage of doping products in professional cyclist spread very quickly. This sportsperson belonged to the US Postal Cycling team prior to Lance Armstrong’s arrival. Certain statements of Scott Mercier revealed the truth that was hidden in cycling.
Actually, the US Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) made wrong conclusions linked with role of Lance Armstrong in doping. The celebrated American cyclist was accused and found guilty of application of forbidden medications throughout his cycling career. While it may be true, the USADA claimed that Lance Armstrong induced doping in professional cycling. But these affirmations turned out to be false. Why? Which words were said by Scott Mercier?
Scott Mercier claimed that their team doctor Pedro Celaya offered a specific program for the US Postal Cycling team. He discussed about the program with every rider. The doctor said that they had to ride 200-250 km each day. Moreover, Pedro Celaya established doping program that had to accompany workouts. So, he supplied US Postal Cycling team’s athletes with steroids, EPO and several other remedies.
These recommendations were offered by Pedro Celaya, when Lance Armstrong was not involved in professional cycling. This sportsman had testicular cancer that time. There was no any doubt that Lance Armstrong would not be able to be involved in professional cycling. His cancer spread on other parts of the body, including brain. After Lance Armstrong experienced chemotherapy he tried to get recovery. So, Lance Armstrong didn’t have any relation to the team. He didn’t promote taking steroids and other related preparations in professional cycling. It became obvious that doping was organized by Pedro Celaya before Lance Armstrong’s arrival.
During 1990s professional cyclists administered Andriol. Then they administered testosterone patches. Under indications of Pedro Celaya cyclists utilized the method of overdosing in order to avoid detection by anti-doping officers.