Everyone has heard by now that another TDF rider tested positive today. He was two-stage winner this year and dominant in the Pyrenees. He tested positive for a new EPO-type of drug - so new that it has only been available at the beginning of the year.
The doping labs said they are working with pharma companies to get an early look at drugs that might be used by athletes. This drug, Micera, is a more convenient form of EPO. The labs said they had the molecule some time ago to develop a test.
I bet some riders are nervous now thinking they could get away with this drug.
This is good news.....
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I guess as the drugs become more sophisticated, the cost of coming up with tests to detect these drugs will be out the roof. Where is the money going to come from to support the research for these tests?
I suppose the WADA (World Anti-Doping Agency) and other groups collect fees from the different sports that use their technology. WADA is a non-profit group. Yes it will cost a fair amount of money - but if the drug companies assist perhaps it won't be crazy expensive. The integrity of these sports is at risk so I'd say the investment is justified completely.
I guess as the drugs become more sophisticated, the cost of coming up with tests to detect these drugs will be out the roof. Where is the money going to come from to support the research for these tests?
I suppose the WADA (World Anti-Doping Agency) and other groups collect fees from the different sports that use their technology. WADA is a non-profit group. Yes it will cost a fair amount of money - but if the drug companies assist perhaps it won't be crazy expensive. The integrity of these sports is at risk so I'd say the investment is justified completely.
