Comments on: Doping – 13 years ago…

By: Dr Tom Bassindale

Dr Tom Bassindale — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 14:57:23 +0000

In reply to Secret 3rd Year Student. Very good points there Secret 3rd Yr. Some justify doping to them selves by saying 'everyone does it' - making them feel like it is a level playing field. Brad Wiggins has said today he couldn't live with himself if he was doping. I hope this generation of cyclists can ride without feeling they have to resort to doping. The last ten years have seen improvements in all sports, but there is still work to do. Thanks for your comments!

By: Secret 3rd Year Student

Secret 3rd Year Student — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 14:12:15 +0000

It’s an utter shame that such a great sport is riddled with doping. I’ve never understood how you can compete knowing full well that you cheated, no matter how minor it is.
They all have that burning itch to win, so why can’t everyone just do it from a level playing field?

The guilt Armstrong must of been living with since his major victories must of been tiresome (if he did cheat).

If only it was possible to stamp it out permanently in all sports!

By: Dr Tom Bassindale

Dr Tom Bassindale — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 10:29:26 +0000

Well that is one point of view thanks cycling fan! There were lots of the pros in that era using performance enhancing drugs, as has been shown, and should be punished as per the rules. I believe that there were a good number who chose to race without drugs or prohibited methods. I think these riders should be celebrated don’t you?

By: cycling fan

cycling fan — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 12:04:08 +0000

they’re all guilty