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Gran Fondo riders test positive for EPO

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  • July 24, 2012 at 10:30 am #693489
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    MattT53

    Haha what a loser, it’s a
    Haha what a loser, it’s a sportive! Why would a ‘team’ be riding a sportive anyway, if you reckon you’re that good enter something that’s actually a race, no ‘glory’ in beating a load of mamils round a non-competitive ride!

    July 24, 2012 at 9:57 am #693487
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    notfastenough

    I know – my first thought was
    I know – my first thought was “What?!”, followed by “Why would you have dope control at a Sportive anyway?” As for the $8k bike, the rider is apparently ‘good’ enough to be on a team, so kit is likely provided for him.

    So, would this make me faster on the club run then?! L)

    July 24, 2012 at 9:29 am #693485
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    SideBurn

    Andy Shen says,”And we’re
    Andy Shen says,”And we’re going to try to get him to talk and say as much as possible”. Sorry but the first image that has popped into my head is the Gestapo with their ‘toolbox’ of implements to loosen tongues… But seriously this is a lot depressing. People wanting to f**k their bodies up for an $8,000 bike and the ‘glory’ of beating others? I get a lot of pleasure from thinking back on my past (but very minor) glory, earned through pain, hard work and training in all weathers; how does it feel knowing that that past ‘glory’ was chemicaly enhanced and cheating???

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