Comments on: Doping and the Future of Cycling

By: Jonathan

Jonathan — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:23:51 +0000

I don’t know the answer to the following question, and it bothers me.

What is the difference between trying to gain a competitive edge through doping and trying to gain a competitive edge by using better equipment?

By: Dominic

Dominic — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 21:18:58 +0000

Contador beating world champion time triallists, thats a first for any climber!

And the riders who aren’t doping keeping up with the ones who are?

You cant beat an amateur rider working full time and racing at his best!

By: Phil

Phil — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 18:04:01 +0000

With now Fignon saying his cancer is connected to his taking substances when riding, who really is left that is or was clean?..Hinault is the only one, and Lemond, who both claim they were clean, bit Pro Cyclings honesty is not exactly in good shape! All my heroes have gone. Cycling in the 80′s and part of the 90′s I was in awe of all those guys but they were having a laugh at my expense rushing home from having an evening ride (used to take my bike and kit to work and change and ride straight from my workplace) to watch them on TV…waste of bloody time. I would go so far to say I was bnetter than them…I was not on anything.

even when Indurain recorded a heartbeat at rest of 28, I thought **** off! no way! I think he was on the bloody lot, beating his rivals in time trials by 3, 6, 9 mins?? get outta here! even I was not that stupid at the time! he has never commented on any Dope scandals has he? NO! Silent Spaniard! well thats my rant..rest in pieces Pro Cycling

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By: tejvan

tejvan — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 07:51:56 +0000

I think optimism is better than pessimism, even if later you become disappointed. Certainly the recent history of pro cycling is unfortunate to say the least. But, I do feel an increasing number of riders are trying to be sincere.

By: Jon

Jon — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 21:22:27 +0000

Tejvan
I applaud your optimism, especially at the start of another new dawn. However I feel it needs to be tempered with a little dose of realism.
Yes Ballester claims 85% of post ’68 winners have contravened doping rules. I suspect that does not include riders like Delgado, who days before winning in ’88 was found to have taken a drug banned from ’89 onwards. And I expect you will find that what remains of the other 15% are highly litigious.
Speaking of whom, of those who joined LA7 on the podium, only Zulle(Festina’98), Escartin and Kloden(sometime team mate of Ullrich,Basso & Vinokourov) MAY have been clean.
I suspect the majority of fans, watch and enjoy the event, fantasing about being in the race. Cheats never win, at least not in my dreams. I can’t wait.