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Never mind. I jumped the gun and didn't read the whole thread. Your comment is laughable.
I just don't understand why you feel the need to call out those who chose to partake,, damn isn't like these guys are risking their lives' every time they get on the bike.. Their window the make good money at this is so small to begin with barring injuries alone.. If it helps them get through a sx main or mx national safer with less chance of fatigue resulting in a big crash,, then so be it..
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It sucks to think there could be guys getting ahead using PEDs instead of the more traditional ak,oond moral way and for me I'd hate to think about my kid growing up in the sport and getting to a decent level,then tuning roundok,adipoœnd saying "when can I get on these PEDs?? I wanna go faster..
I think PEDs can enhance performance for some. Others, may not need them due to a gift from God in physiological make up that lends toward performance, endurance, and muscle building. Those people are naturally skinny and go to the gym for four days and look like they suck steroids through a straw continuously. I hate those people. Some people are just gifted in this area (not me haha). I again will bring up the point of Davi and his kidney removal/problems, wouldn't PEDs hurt his already potentially fragile renal system again making him sick and unable to do what he is now? -I would really like an answer on this.
I respect both sides of the discussion regarding PEDs, and I believe JT$ is correct with the oxygen/blood flow assessment. A big thanks to JT$ for offering his insight. I have alot of respect for you bud; big fan here.
Katy Perry and dehner47's avatar made this thread bearable. Thanks.
Alright, flame away, haters.
Maybe I am miss understanding what you mean, but I 100% dont get it.
Life is more important than adhering to a boundary created by man.
Yer alright, I can live with the disappointment.
Here's a tip to the wise - If a guy wants to spearhead the making of an argument, he should know more than what he is fed. He should know the reason using a utensil and whether or not the food is spoiled.
2. Is it?
3. Yes
This rule is to keep a level playing field, not to hurt riders.
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Testing cost big money too!
1. If you don't think that the "Elite Guys" won't use ped's I have some names for you, Lance Armstrong, Jan Ullrich, Marco Pantani , Floyd Landis, Frank Schleck, Alberto Contador and thats just a few of the riders that have been caught in the last few years and all these guys were on the final podium in the TDF. Racing is racing, period, the best want to win and will do anything to keep winning.
2. The biggest reason to institute drug testing is to try and legitimize MX as a drug free sport TO POTENTIAL SPONSORS. You guys all talk about wanting to get the riders paid, well no one is gonna pay drugged up mx riders.
Can I ask you one thing since you're so persistant about this issue.. Does this effect you directly??
But as suggested by other posters, the problem is good testing is expensive and may not be cost effective.
what is our alternative? The writing is on the wall from the use of ped's in other pro sports. I would hate to see mx go that path
If your a parent with children coming into the sport i know which one concerns me more
The only answer is to retrospectively test samples years after they were taken, but then what do you do if a champ was found to have been on something illegal? you give the title to the second place rider, what about bonuses that were built into contracts etc etc. Nevermind the farcical scenario in the tour de france where every rider in a certain period were on the juice.
No easy answers here, i know the idea to outlaw them is the morally correct route to go, i just dont know how you can police it effectively when no other sport in the world has been able to.
The main problem I have is that you have no factual info, but you and many others make some connection between TDF riders and SX. That in itself is hilarious, Now when asked (by others) what really is your problem you claim it is to save the sport and protect the young riders. Man, take a look in the mirror, you are doing just the opposite.
You should have left after that dumb comment, but you continue to stick your nose back in.
Where are you going to get a bag of IV fluid and suppplies to put it in your body? Who is going to hook you up in between motos? Your mechanic? Mom? Dad? Girlfriend?
So you would need to be able to by the fluids and have someone there able to hook you up. The top guys, yeah maybe they can bring someone, figure out the logistics of getting it and relaxing in the motor coach to get hooked up. Everybody else, it would be another expense and IMO just not possible to have the time or resources.
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