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.....
I'm with you on this one. In case anybody has not read it yet, read Lance's autobiography, It's Not About the Bike: My Journey Back to Life. I gave this book to a swimming friend who was diagnosed with *** cancer two years ago. She said it was the most inspirational book she has ever read and it has motivated her to train in swimming and compete in masters meets, even while she is battling cancer. The book has given many hope!
I have been fortunate to not suffer any sort of major illnesses or injuries in my life and I still found this book very inspirational. He does say at one point in the book that after surviving cancer, the thought of putting any sort of performance enhancing drug in his body was revolting. I want desperately to believe him and have chosen to ignore the underwhelming amount of evidence to the contrary. Although the evidence against Lance is more than what exists to say that Dara is cheating.
I'm with you on this one. In case anybody has not read it yet, read Lance's autobiography, It's Not About the Bike: My Journey Back to Life. I gave this book to a swimming friend who was diagnosed with *** cancer two years ago. She said it was the most inspirational book she has ever read and it has motivated her to train in swimming and compete in masters meets, even while she is battling cancer. The book has given many hope!
I have been fortunate to not suffer any sort of major illnesses or injuries in my life and I still found this book very inspirational. He does say at one point in the book that after surviving cancer, the thought of putting any sort of performance enhancing drug in his body was revolting. I want desperately to believe him and have chosen to ignore the underwhelming amount of evidence to the contrary. Although the evidence against Lance is more than what exists to say that Dara is cheating.
