Froome and Wiggins TUEs

[Adam4868]

Not saying it's right....

Meanwhile, exercise science and sports medicine expert Jeroen Swart, who oversaw Froome’s independent physiological tests 2015, admitted in a thread posted on Twitter that the news of Froome’s abnormal results are, “naturally disappointing but not entirely surprising.”

Swart added that he finds some aspects of the case bizarre, pointing out that, “The performance-enhancing effects of beta agonists [like salbutamol] are not at all convincing and the balance of literature shows no effect.”

Swart also said that he finds it hard to understand why Froome would take the product for performance enhancement as doing so within competition would almost certainly lead to an abnormal test result.

“If you know you’re going to be tested (as Froome would) then you would basically knowingly commit career suicide,” said Swart.

 

[jowwy]

Nothing like. Clenbuterol is a banned substance, Salbutamol is a permissive, not even a TUE.

its irrespective of whether its a banned substance or a TUE, its use is only permitted within certain levels..........Froome shows double the levels of permitted use and therefore failed a drugs test. The same as contador, valverde, ullisi, pertachi et al

 

[jowwy]

Lets see if LADS agrees with you.

and lets see what the response is from team sky, as a sky fanboy per se it doesn't look good

 

[FishFright]

However, a report in the Daily Mail on Fridayhas now alleged that the 36-year-old, who is set to retire after next month’s Six Days of Ghent race, provided insufficient information about where he would be after returning from the Tour of California. According to the report, Wiggins blamed the time difference and the fact it was an overnight flight but the incident was still marked down as a missed test

i bolded, italic and underlined the papers quote of MISSED

A missed test is a failed test, as you already know. I know your a fan of Wighat , and why not, but he's a pro sportsman and not your bro' so you don't need to defend his honour so vigourously. Unless you've invested in his brand ofc.

There's no way I'm clicking on a DM link , my computer would sulk for days if I did.

 

[FishFright]

Anywho back to Froome , I surprised he managed to fail on the Salbutamol as he's been taking it for years without going over the limit.

 

[rich p]

Interesting you use Kenyans in your example.

 

[T.M.H.N.E.T]

Anywho back to Froome , I surprised he managed to fail on the Salbutamol as he's been taking it for years without going over the limit.

"I was riding downwind of another rider and must have inhaled overspray"

 

[Crackle]

This thread has just reminded me to order my repeat prescription.........

 

[T.M.H.N.E.T]

This thread has just reminded me to order my repeat prescription.........

I could hear you coughing from here, wee puff of old blue inhaler

 

[Strathlubnaig]

Interesting. So they have to show excellent record keeping in order to show what Froome was dosed with having spent the last year arguing their medical records were a total shambles!

Sky and record keeping, not their strong point.

 

[Strathlubnaig]

Its like comparing crack cocaine to a paracetemol but sadly, I know what you mean.

From another source.... a wee bit worrying, one must admit
When salbutamol is inhaled In normal therapeutic doses it acts as a bronchodilator. It will increase airflow in an asthmatic airway but will have a negligible effect on anyone without the condition.
When it is taken orally in much higher doses it can have an anabolic effect (increasing muscle mass), increase lipolysis (fat burning) and have an effect on blood lactate and potassium (increasing endurance). It also increases metabolism and may help mask the use of other drugs being taken.

 

[hoopdriver]

I believe that earlier claims of its being a masking agent have been shown to be false; apparently it isn't.

 

[Supersuperleeds]

Gutted is how I feel about this. If he is cleared there will now always be a cloud over him. If he isn't cleared then every future winner will be doubted. Either way it is not good for the sport.

 

[Strathlubnaig]

Indeed and would love to know the definition of "high" in terms of numbers as compared to Froomes levels.

I also wouldn't put too much weight on your source being some bloke from Bike Radar.

Fair enough, but right now I would not be surprised by anything.

 

[hoopdriver]

Sky and record keeping, not their strong point.

How I would hate to have my future and reputation hanging on Sky's record keeping and David Brailsford's public assurances....