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Postby Halfanewb » Thu Jul 26, 2007 1:00 pm
It may have been that ras had taken a recreational drug while on his break and his failure to attend tests is due to that.
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Postby sogood » Thu Jul 26, 2007 1:02 pm
WRONG!Imanewbie wrote:I know its disappointing to hear about the doping but i am of the opinion that a rider should be clean while competing and what he does between tours and events is his own business.
The effect of drugs when smartly administered can last for weeks if not months. Hence the absolute necessity to test out of competition.
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Postby Halfanewb » Thu Jul 26, 2007 2:29 pm
Sogood, i know you like to bang the drum about stuff, but shouting down another persons opinion is a dicey business and i've seen you take people to task here a few times on the forums,, why not try it down the pub one night and see what it gets you eh?sogood wrote:WRONG!Imanewbie wrote:I know its disappointing to hear about the doping but i am of the opinion that a rider should be clean while competing and what he does between tours and events is his own business.
The effect of drugs when smartly administered can last for weeks if not months. Hence the absolute necessity to test out of competition.
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Postby sogood » Thu Jul 26, 2007 2:46 pm
My apology if my reply offended you. But unfortunately this doping issue is getting somewhat emotional for many and has affected the psyche of many spectators, even here. But I'll take a deep breath and use lower case from now on...Imanewbie wrote:Sogood, i know you like to bang the drum about stuff, but shouting down another persons opinion is a dicey business and i've seen you take people to task here a few times on the forums,, why not try it down the pub one night and see what it gets you eh?
But let's get back to the facts of the issue. Not taking any random out of competition drug tests is a poor strategy that's doomed for failure as it failed to recognize the basic physiological effects of the numerous doping substances out there. This really is a very basic medical science fact that one needs to understand before popping up proposals.
PS. This is a clear headed net forum and not a smoke and EtOH intoxication filled pub (mass social doping), where factual issues are as important as personal opinions.
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Postby Bluerider » Thu Jul 26, 2007 3:35 pm
Like all sports the almighty pressure$$$ has clouded sportsmanship but the athlete has a choice !
It's a shame but it only makes me wonder what Real heroes those riders must have been long long ago.
I will watch purely to oogle at the 2wheeled carbon rockets
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Postby europa » Thu Jul 26, 2007 3:48 pm
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Postby MichaelB » Thu Jul 26, 2007 4:02 pm
Lets not also forget that majority of "recreational drugs" are also illegal.sogood wrote:My apology if my reply offended you. But unfortunately this doping issue is getting somewhat emotional for many and has affected the psyche of many spectators, even here. But I'll take a deep breath and use lower case from now on...Imanewbie wrote:Sogood, i know you like to bang the drum about stuff, but shouting down another persons opinion is a dicey business and i've seen you take people to task here a few times on the forums,, why not try it down the pub one night and see what it gets you eh?
But let's get back to the facts of the issue. Not taking any random out of competition drug tests is a poor strategy that's doomed for failure as it failed to recognize the basic physiological effects of the numerous doping substances out there. This really is a very basic medical science fact that one needs to understand before popping up proposals.
PS. This is a clear headed net forum and not a smoke and EtOH intoxication filled pub (mass social doping), where factual issues are as important as personal opinions.
I agree with sogood here 100%.
Mind you, at least ccyling are doing something about it - look at what is happening in AFL
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Postby sogood » Thu Jul 26, 2007 4:54 pm
I think that is correct. Today's riders ride faster and places equal if not more stress on their body. At the end of the day, elite athletes are performing the peak of their generation. Whatever way you look at it, it's an achievement... If doping isn't involved.europa wrote:In reality Bluerider, the riders today are still heros. Sure, some of them are running engines bored out further than allowed, but they still have to ride the bike. Feel free to admire Rasmussen's and Vinokourov's courage and tactical ability - it's sad we can't admire their morals as well.
IIRC, there has been plenty of cycling cheats in the history of TdF, whether taking a car ride or a short cut, or putting lead weights in their water bottles.
Seems to me that cyclists has improved physically and equipments have improved out of bound, but the basic human morality is still stuck at the cave man stage.
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Postby moosterbounce » Thu Jul 26, 2007 5:23 pm
Oh crap - I'm gonna lose my place as the resident carbon junkie (can I say that in a doping thread? ).Bluerider wrote: I will watch purely to oogle at the 2wheeled carbon rockets
Looks like I'll need to go shopping for a new carbon toy!!
Speaking of carbon, I was reading last night about the Mavic Neutral Helper Vehicles on the tour. I think we can guess what wheels they carry...but what bikes do they carry? Hee hee Scott CR1 frames and forks apparently Not sure why those Discovery guys don't fake a broken bike just so they can get a better one
So...back to drugs in sport...can anyone name a sport where it isn't rife? Perhaps synchronised swimming? Oh sorry...I asked for a sport didn't I
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Postby Halfanewb » Thu Jul 26, 2007 5:49 pm
sogood wrote:
PS. This is a clear headed net forum and not a smoke and EtOH intoxication filled pub (mass social doping), where factual issues are as important as personal opinions.
facts are always more important than opinions, mostly because opinions are an expression of how someone feels about a subject .
If i had tried to support my opinion with facts then your initial reply would not have been misplaced. But as i framed my post firstly with the proviso that they are clean when they ride and then within that frame the context of recreational drug use (which you so artfully snipped out to suit your reply) your reply was misguided on many levels.
The tests these guys undergo are very sensitive, even picking up on steroid skin lotions that might have been used in the recent past.
So although i do not personally agree with any recreational drug use , including alcohol, i do believe that everyone has a right to a private life to do with as they wish outside work hours.
Scenario - as a part of your workplace agreement your boss asks you to sign a clause that you will never be intoxicated at work.
- your boss starts testing you for alcohol consumption at work.
- your boss starts turning up at your place to test you weeknights
- your boss starts testing you during your holidays
- your boss requires you to write down a schedule of all your movements in case he wants to test you.
- one night your not home , when asked you say you went out for italian food and but the list says mexican food so your dragged out in front of your colleagues, humiliated and then sacked and the story appears in the local rag.
At what stage of this process do you tell him to F off?
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Rasmussen was fined by his employer for and i quote -
The Danish Cycling Union (DCU) claimed Rasmussen had been warned three times about failing to inform drug testers of his whereabouts.
Under International Cycling Union (UCI) rules, athletes must inform the sport's governing body of their schedule in order for random drug tests to be carried out. - fair enough.
The UCI's approach is understandable, they see the need to clean up a sport and thats fair enough, but in my view this latest decision is as harsh as sending a convict to australia for stealing a slice of bread. A lot of innocent people have been affected with this ham fisted "holier than though" approach.
After already being punished once for this infraction of the rules, i think the "Farce" lies with the UCI who have convicted and punished him a second time just because he was in the publics eye.
Now the UCI can pound their chests and strut about because everyone can see they are "taking action!" " seig heil!"
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Postby mikesbytes » Thu Jul 26, 2007 5:51 pm
Your still the carbon queenmoosterbounce wrote:Oh crap - I'm gonna lose my place as the resident carbon junkie (can I say that in a doping thread? ).
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Postby europa » Thu Jul 26, 2007 6:14 pm
Actually, the UCI have nothing to do (officially) with Rasmussen leaving the tour, nor do the tour organisers. Rabobank sacked him and pulled him from the tour for breaking internal team rules, in that he lied to them, told them he was in Mexico when in fact, he was in Italy.Imanewbie wrote:After already being punished once for this infraction of the rules, i think the "Farce" lies with the UCI who have convicted and punished him a second time just because he was in the publics eye.
And yeah, there are all the conspiracy theories about behind the scenes pressure on Rabobank, some of which are quite seductive.
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Postby sogood » Thu Jul 26, 2007 7:02 pm
Like all sponsorship deals, maybe Scott entered the lowest bid, or the lowest common denominator?moosterbounce wrote:Speaking of carbon, I was reading last night about the Mavic Neutral Helper Vehicles on the tour. I think we can guess what wheels they carry...but what bikes do they carry? Hee hee Scott CR1 frames and forks apparently Not sure why those Discovery guys don't fake a broken bike just so they can get a better one
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Postby sogood » Thu Jul 26, 2007 7:09 pm
With all due respect, I think drug screening and anti-doping measures is way out of your expertise. It ain't that simple and the whole systems involves more than just a few tests. If you have some insight on the latest biotech and pharmaceutical research, you'd know how important randomness, surprise and timing is in nailing those drug cheats.Imanewbie wrote:The tests these guys undergo are very sensitive, even picking up on steroid skin lotions that might have been used in the recent past.
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Postby AUbicycles » Fri Jul 27, 2007 4:28 am
With all of the guilt admissions and new allegation of top riders and teams, not just for this season but over the last few decades something has to give. I guess timing can never be perfect by this cleanout is quite refreshing and I hope that a lot of the riders who are covering up can take time to have a long think about it.
The reality is that riders have a goal and will try every legal opportunity to enhance their performance and as we have discovered illegal methods. New performance enhancing methods that are not yet banned are tempting so it takes a moral responsibility from riders and teams to do the right thing.
I don't agree, compare it to a body builder.Imanewbie wrote:I know its disappointing to hear about the doping but i am of the opinion that a rider should be clean while competing and what he does between tours and events is his own business.
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Postby mikesbytes » Fri Jul 27, 2007 7:26 am
I don't agree either and the body builder is an excellent example, once they reach their 40's many have significant health issues caused by what they took when they were younger.AUbicycles wrote:I don't agree, compare it to a body builder.Imanewbie wrote:I know its disappointing to hear about the doping but i am of the opinion that a rider should be clean while competing and what he does between tours and events is his own business.
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Postby sogood » Fri Jul 27, 2007 8:12 am
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Postby Halfanewb » Fri Jul 27, 2007 9:37 am
PS. Boonen touches on the same issue as i'm talking about.
Boonen -"I only know that the UCI has to do its best. Because it goes very far. I have no privacy any more: I have to tell them every day where I am. Go with that to a court and you will always win."
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