Which teams have doping programs?

[sars1981]

Last edited by Susan Westemeyer; 09-19-09 at 11:54. Reason: let's keep it clean and on topic, please

 

[Johnny Colnago]

They all have some form of doping program or another, be it organized at the top level or amongst the riders themselves. I'm sure in 5-10 years time some of them will be posting on here whining about how much it has ruined their lives and expecting sympathy for their bad decisions. I will continue to mock them and the idiots who think my criticism of them and the tools who stroke their egos somehow constitutes approval of doping.

If you're taking stuff that causes health issues down the line be prepared to own up and accept the consequences. Don't come crying to a internet forum about it. The ones that are the funniest though are the guys who claim they were pro but were at best second string bench warmers doped to the gills to be able to finish fun runs.

 

[Oldman]

It is certainly hard to accept that Saxo Bank and any team associated with Pharmstrong and The Hog do not have organized programs in place. Beyond that, I imagine that individual riders are probably more responsible for passing on contacts and other intelligence.

It may be unimaginable but their success is more likely linked to what several posts have suggested: the quality of data available to the team's individuals with the increase of testing has resulted in better prepared riders. They are looking after their own programs. Bruyneel and Senor 60 would not jeopardize their long term income with direct involvement.

 

[craig1985]

I would hope that QST haven't got a program, seeing as my favourite rider is there, but it does seem somewhat likely - as you said

I'm not sure if Devolder dopes. Or if he does, he needs better juice. I'm not knocking him for winning RVV, but when you have Boonen in your team, it's pretty easy to attack and TT away. Aside from that, he was MIA all year.

 

[Ripper]

It may be unimaginable but their success is more likely linked to what several posts have suggested: the quality of data available to the team's individuals with the increase of testing has resulted in better prepared riders. They are looking after their own programs. Bruyneel and Senor 60 would not jeopardize their long term income with direct involvement.

I think you have nailed it.