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The judge had looked at medical reports of 33 cyclists in the period 1993–1995, including Chiappucci's, and all blood tests showed largely fluctuating hematocrit-values, indicative for EPO-use. [125] Lennie Kristensen from Denmark tested positive for a stimulant drug. The Danish Cycling organisation banned him but the UCI did not. [126]
It’s a favorite supplement of bodybuilders and gym-lovers, but can cyclists benefit from creatine supplements? We have the info you need. All About Creatine Supplements and Whether They’re a ...
Use of performance-enhancing drugs in cycling predates the Tour de France. Cycling, having been from the start a sport of extremes, whether of speed by being paced by tandems, motorcycles and even cars, or of distance, the suffering involved encouraged the means to alleviate it.
Therapeutic use exemption (TUE) is a term used by WADA and the United States Anti-Doping Agency to denote banned substances that athletes may be "required to take to treat an illness or condition". [12] [13] These exemptions are regulated by the International Standard for Therapeutic Use Exemptions (ISTUE). The detection of such substances in ...
Recovery is paramount for pro cyclists during a stage race like the Tour de France so they can perfom stage after stage. Here's exactly how they do it.
Steroids and supplements are controversial when used for sports because of the health risks associated with them. Some serious and long-term effects on the body are hair loss, dizziness, mood swings, delusions, paranoia, high blood pressure, and increased risk of heart disease, stroke, and even cancer. [ 34 ]
Planning your fiber intake can help you avoid stomach upset. Follow these expert tips for getting the nutrient in your diet without disrupting your rides.
Been suspended by a sporting body (the UCI, the IOC, or one of their national federations) for illegal performance-enhancing drug use. Publicly admitted drug use. Been found to have taken illegal performance-enhancing drugs by a court of law. Been suspended by a sporting body for failure to submit to mandatory drug testing.