Recent content by Radders

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    Long term muscle memory response to steroids

    Interesting reading. I had a friend who was a semi-professional rugby player who said that it was common practice to bulk up with steroids as an amateur, then go clean as a pro as you would retain a good deal of the strength benefits.
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    A question about doping in the UK

    I think it would be extremely naive to think there wasnt an element of doping in the UK. Aside from the previously mentioned amateur, I think there was another higher level amateur that was busted in 2011. There are a few guys on the domestic scene who look a little too good, but to be honest...
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    General Doping Thread.

    Because this is the subject of interpretation, then its a point that is arguable in court. It would be their most credible line of defence in trying to show a false positive. It has happened in the past, more through ignorance of how to correctly identify product to target and the most likely...
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    General Doping Thread.

    I thought I would drop down a few thoughts on doping controls and cost etc. My background is not in doping control at all, however I have spent many years working in the fresh produce and food industry and one of the my primary roles during that time has been pesticide use in foods and residue...
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    BMX riding questions - Beginner?

    HI, I used to ride a lot of BMX freestyle through the 80's and 90's and even up to a few years ago, on and off. Things have changed a lot over the last few years, bikes are stronger, lighter and more value for money, but they have become more polarised depending on the style of riding. If...
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    Trek steer tube failures

    I've got two 6 series Madones, a 2009 model and a 2010 model and I've owned a couple of the older style Madones. I was a little concerned to read this article as I've always been a little wary of super lightweight products. I did buy a torque wrench allen key when I switched from the aluminium...