Recent content by chuckmicD

The structure is fixed

Pretty sure sildenafil is regularly used, especially to treat altitude sickness. It's proven effective in that capacity as far as I know.

That would be alarming barring anaphylaxis in the ER. Hadn't read that. Like I said, I look at these boards when I have the time.

It's small potatoes, man.

I've been reading some of the threads when I have the time. Just don't seem like a big deal in the end. Teams spew all kinds of pr crap about marginal gains, no needles etc., but when it comes to basic medicine for fundamental human needs...there's no problem. Show me actual doping, even a hint...

I think it counts for miles and fitness...less for developing bike skills. Nevertheless, being fit will help you make good decisions on the road cos your brains won't be all blotted from the effort.... They count

The guy strikes me as being particularly repellent, based on his social media feeds anyway. Maybe riding a bike will make him a better human.

1st world problems. Personally i think it's fine to wear whatever you have access to and let your legs, heart, lungs and skills do the talk....t shirt and cutoffs, new or old team kit, nashbar jerseys, even holes are okay---just no thin/worn out lycra please.

Haven't seen anything in these releases of TUEs that's problematic. People need medicine sometimes.

Re: Oh...cannabis works. Only if you believe pharma drivel would you think otherwise. Or never been interested enough to try it yourself when injured. It's incredibly effective for altering the perception of pain...but without addiction. "Hamilton and Landis are both snitches. I've got no...

Never gonna happen. Sponsors would flee like rats from a sinking ship.

if the hr data is correct then it's a no brainer. drops one of the world's best and doped climbers with nary a fluctuation in his bpm. Not possible.

Organic-Only.

Re: Re: Hogwash. Only if you're septic or you already have congestive heart failure. Otherwise, that's a load o junk.

After the Hesjedal video...I didn't need more evidence that motors were in use.