Oh, this is a "Lance" thing.
I thought we were talking about doping in the 80's versus other times.
You know Velodude, I think you may have too much Lance on the brain
But now that you mention Lance, I think you may find it interesting that Lance's career spanned the EPO Era and the Post-EPO Era.
From 1999 to 2005....
Before EPO (1999-2001) and after EPO (2002-2005)
Won with EPO. Won without.
One Two Three Four Five Six Seven TdF's in a Row.
Guess what? EPO did not make a difference.
Did not miss a beat.
Won with EPO. Won without.
Can you even tell the difference?
Did the "game change"?
Nope and nope.
"Oh, but EPO changes a rider waawaa"
The facts and the data prove the opposite.
Lance is a great case study.
One Two Three Four Five Six Seven.