Although TD admitted to first doping in 2005, Steve Tilford on his blog post says his entire career was fueled by doping, going back to his first big victories- his collegiate victories in 2001. In 2002,
he crushed the Estes Stage Race- including winning a 40 minute TT by nearly 5 mintues!


Mercury's Danielson On a Roll! By Janna TrevisanutDate: 6/15/2002
Estes Park Cycle Race, Estes Park, Colorado
From Team Mercury Press Releases
Thursday 13 June - Glen Haven Road Race
Mercury's Tom Danielson won his second consecutive stage Thursday in winning the 87 mile Glen Haven Road Race stage. The 5 day stage race ends Sunday.

The day did not start out well for Mercury as they missed the breakaway and had to chase back a group that threatened the lead of Danielson. Most of the work was done by Leon Vogels and Jesus Zarate as the team waited for the final climb to blow apart the field.
With Moninger and Wherry as his guide, Danielson took off in the last few miles to take the win solo, with Moninger taking 2nd and Wherry 4th. Andy Bajadali, who took 3rd, has emerged as the main threat to Mercury.
Danielson's victory was the 51st win of the year for the Mercury Cycling Team.

Friday 14 June - Trail Ridge Time Trial
Mercury's Tom Danielson took his 3rd consecutive stage as he crushed everyone in today's 12 mile uphill time trial at the Estes Park Stage Race (2600 vertical feet).
Danielson's time of 39'28" was over 4 minutes better than his second place teammate, Chris Wherry. Danielson has over 6 minutes in hand with 2 stages left.
Results: Stage 3 12 mi Time Trial
1. Danielson, Mercury 39.28
2. Wherry, Mercury 43.58
3. Bajadali, Excel 44.05