[sanjuro]

Well, I watch China dominate certain strength and endurance sports, I think to myself about the resources of a super power dedicated to beating doping controls.

I found these two articles about Chinese Doping:

http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,24062393-2722,00.html
http://www.reuters.com/article/GCA-Olympics/idUSL761329820080729?sp=true

 

[ire]

Its not like the U.S. has that great of a reputation with doping; I think every nation struggles with cheats

 

[sanjuro]

Its not like the U.S. has that great of a reputation with doping; I think every nation struggles with cheats

I think it is government supported in China. That's the difference.

 

[Serial Midget]

I've often considered buying Chinese dolphin sandals but I'm concerned that PETA might throw paint on me if I ever wore them on the subway, plus I'm not sure if they're made in sweatshops or not. Anyone know a good domestic source for dolphin sandals?

 

[ire]

I think it is government supported in China. That's the difference.

Maybe, but the COC is at least willing to punish the athletes, from the second article:

-- Chinese Olympic Committee (COC) punished 24 athletes and coaches for doping or handing out banned drugs.

The first article is fluff, sometimes the crap news organizations put out amazes me.

 

[Jeremy R]

Maybe, but the COC is at least willing to punish the athletes, from the second article:

Yep, those athletes are always having to look over thier shoulder in fear of the powerful COC!

 

[cadmus]

Maybe, but the COC is at least willing to punish the athletes, from the second article:

Those athletes were being punished for missing a doping cycle. Some things get lost in translation.

 

[pigboy]

I've often considered buying Chinese dolphin sandals but I'm concerned that PETA might throw paint on me if I ever wore them on the subway, plus I'm not sure if they're made in sweatshops or not. Anyone know a good domestic source for dolphin sandals?

move to China. then they will be your domestic source of dolphin sandals.

speaking of doping, did Amstrong have to piss in a cup or give a blood sample after Leadville?

 

[ire]

speaking of doping, did Amstrong have to piss in a cup or give a blood sample after Leadville?

I doubt it, Leadville operates outside of US Cycling's jurisdiction. I also doubt he would dope (if he ever did) for Leadville....why risk your reputation for a small event?

 

[Wumpus]

I doubt it, Leadville operates outside of US Cycling's jurisdiction. I also doubt he would dope (if he ever did) for Leadville....why risk your reputation for a small event?

This is a USA CYCLING sanctioned race. USA Cycling rules apply with some exceptions. Due to the extreme nature of this race, USA Cycling points are not awarded.

http://www.leadvilletrail100.com/merchant.ihtml?id=1425&step=2

 

[ire]

http://www.leadvilletrail100.com/merchant.ihtml?id=1425&step=2

damn, I fail I thought they used to self-insure?

 

[Wumpus]

damn, I fail I thought they used to self-insure?

They did last year for Floyd, and I think they did for some years before that.

But even if suspended, the 31-year-old former mountain bike pro can still ride in Leadville, assuming Floyd has the interest and the energy after the publicity tour promoting his book, "Positively False: The Real Story of How I Won The Tour de France." Leadville 100 race director Ken Chlouber said recently he'd drop the NORBA affiliation and pick up insurance through an independent carrier if Landis is suspended, just so Landis can ride in this race.

"I'm hopeful that the arbitration board gives him complete exoneration from those charges," Chlouber says. "But I'm not tied to NORBA. I can get the insurance from other places, so if he can still do a race that's not sanctioned by NORBA, then he'll be able to race here."

http://www.bicycling.com/article/1,6610,s1-6-12-16202-1,00.html

 

[pigboy]

I doubt it, Leadville operates outside of US Cycling's jurisdiction. I also doubt he would dope (if he ever did) for Leadville....why risk your reputation for a small event?

your sarcasm detector may need recalibrating. :biggrin: