how 'clean' is pro cycling

[david k]

there is sooooo much suspicion over pro cyclists doping and taking drugs, so quite simply, how 'clean' is pro cycling?

 

[Hip Priest]

Cleaner than it used to be, but you'll never fully eradicate cheating (in it's many forms) from professional sport.

 

[Noodley]

*sigh*

 

[david k]

*sigh*

why? been done before?

 

[david k]

Cleaner than it used to be, but you'll never fully eradicate cheating (in it's many forms) from professional sport.

i agree, is there a case for not trying?

 

[david k]

another question could be, where is the line?

 

[raindog]

How can we tell "how clean" it is? Impossible to know, even with all the testing going on. We just hope it's better now than it was.

 

[david k]

How can we tell "how clean" it is? Impossible to know, even with all the testing going on. We just hope it's better now than it was.

good point, makes me think what is the point of testing then?

many who have not been tested positive dont condem those who have, thats interesting

if we cannot ensure it is clean, why not let everyone take drugs, at least then it is even for all

 

[rich p]

good point, makes me think what is the point of testing then?

many who have not been tested positive dont condem those who have, thats interesting

if we cannot ensure it is clean, why not let everyone take drugs, at least then it is even for all

FFS!

 

[Edwards80]

if we cannot ensure it is clean, why not let everyone take drugs, at least then it is even for all

Mainly because it costs people their lives.

It also won't make it even for all, drugs cost quite a lot of cash, the richest teams would have the best doctors/drugs.

We can't catch all criminals, I don't think giving up trying is a good plan.

 

[david k]

Because fit and healthy young men have died in their sleep, most probably because the used medication in the pursuit of glory and there is no need for it.

fair comment

 

[david k]

FFS!

compelling argument

 

[david k]

Mainly because it costs people their lives.

It also won't make it even for all, drugs cost quite a lot of cash, the richest teams would have the best doctors/drugs.

We can't catch all criminals, I don't think giving up trying is a good plan.

i understand not allowing people to harm themselves but are all banned drugs dangerous? are all legal drugs without risk? do we have the balance of which are banned and which are legal right?

the subject is so complex i question where the line is and why. i think its too simplistic to say yes its banned because its bad for you

 

[david k]

It was succinct, direct and to the point. In fact it was just like actually talking to Rich.

doesnt answer anything though, so why post????????

 

[david k]

I have remembered an important point. EPO was not a level playing field drug. Some responded to it more than others.

ok, thats a valid argument against it being a level playing field