Monday, January 23, 2012

Doping in Cycling: Some News that Caught My Eye

Today has two strange stories about cyclists who have been linked to doping that I just couldn't resist commenting on...
The first one is a story about a 19 year old Cat 3 amateur who rides for a feeder team in France. It's a sad story to hear this young guy is risking his future health as a Cat 3. If he can't become a Cat 2 racer without taking 12 doping substances he might want to look for other career options, assuming he has some. A friend suggested that cycling races ought to be categorized by IQ and let this guy race against the likes of Riccardo Ricco and other brilliant dopers...

The second story is about the infamous steak eater, Alberto Contador. As you know Contador was found with a banned substance in his blood during the Tour de France and he is blaming a tainted steak on this violation. Clenbuterol is known for helping produce lean muscle mass. Today's article says Contador has gained over 16 lbs. since last-year's Tour de France. That's a massive amount for any cyclist, let alone a climber who wins by being light and strong. I expect Contador to hold another press conference to explain that when you quit eating steak accidentally tainted with clenbuterol, extra weight goes on quickly...

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