Masters racer suspended for (only) four years for using 10 banned substances

[54ny77]

That's a heck of a laundry list.

Pretty funny stuff.

[El Chaba]

The big surprise for me was that usually when someone refers to “dope” in the context of downhill racing they are referring to pot....

[ripvanrando]

California. Masters. Doping. What else to know.

[54ny77]

Why, because it doesn't happen elsewhere?

Hah!

Originally Posted by ripvanrando

California. Masters. Doping. What else to know.

[Blue Jays]

One wonders if his use of PEDs ultimately enabled him to win prestigious races with huge cash prizes?

[GregL]

Originally Posted by ripvanrando

California. Masters. Doping. What else to know.

Originally Posted by 54ny77

Why, because it doesn't happen elsewhere?

Four years ago at the NY state road race championships, they announced at registration that there would be drug testing for winners and select other participants. The looks of concern on the faces of masters racers was quite humorous... I was unworried since Peet's Major Dickason's Blend wasn't on the list of controlled substances

Greg

[eippo1]

I can't believe it was only 4 years. I'd except that for maybe 1 or 2 substances, but 10 speaks of a major doping program and should be a life ban.

[Elefantino]

Originally Posted by eippo1

I can't believe it was only 4 years. I'd except that for maybe 1 or 2 substances, but 10 speaks of a major doping program and should be a life ban.

Correctamundo.

[EB]

Honestly I think the theory above that his "doping program" wasn't actually related to his racing, but more to his need to look hella ripped at the age of 52, is probably spot on. His almost complete lack of wins over a 12 year period also speaks to that - it's also not totally clear to me that anabolics would provide much of an edge in downhill.

Still, what a dumbass.

[tomato coupe]

Why does anyone care what this one amateur racer did?

[djg21]

Originally Posted by Eli Bingham

Honestly I think the theory above that his "doping program" wasn't actually related to his racing, but more to his need to look hella ripped at the age of 52, is probably spot on. His almost complete lack of wins over a 12 year period also speaks to that - it's also not totally clear to me that anabolics would provide much of an edge in downhill.

Still, what a dumbass.

I think this gentleman had some angst about getting older and visited one of the ubiquitous anti-aging clinics that prescribes HGH and anabolics. Supplements like DHEA he can get at the local GNC.

But anabolics and strength training could make a difference in downhill, where the necessary efforts seemingly would be purely anerobic.

[reuben]

I'm older than he is. It's scary to think about the drugs I'd have to do in order to be that mediocre. I think I'll continue to ride for fun and fitness. My racing days are over.

Sure, I like to go fast, but I also want to do so for many more years without suffering side effects from drug use.

[BobC]

I suspect someone dropped the dime on him. He must have blabbed or been seen with the drugs or just been common knowledge. USCF generally doesn't go after mediocre 50+ dudes without cause (in the downhill events!!!! downhill!!! I didn't know that was even a USCF race thing. Sheesh)

Overall this whole episode is stoooopid. He is stoopid. USCF is stooopid if they think this is a deterrent (especially see my comments about it being a MTB downhill event. Honestly I still processing that there are 50+ MTB downhill events. It's kinds like being the best surfer in Nebraska. No offense to Nebraska).

[zennmotion]

Originally Posted by BobC

I suspect someone dropped the dime on him. He must have blabbed or been seen with the drugs or just been common knowledge. USCF generally doesn't go after mediocre 50+ dudes without cause (in the downhill events!!!! downhill!!! I didn't know that was even a USCF race thing. Sheesh)

Overall this whole episode is stoooopid. He is stoopid. USCF is stooopid if they think this is a deterrent (especially see my comments about it being a MTB downhill event. Honestly I still processing that there are 50+ MTB downhill events. It's kinds like being the best surfer in Nebraska. No offense to Nebraska).

I dunno, I think that many of us of a certain age have a fine-tuned awareness of the corporeal effects of gravity, and zero-ph*x-to-give attitude about monday mornings that could be considered an unfair advantage over younger punks.