I really hope that Heras comes out clean. If the top riders in the sport are
discovered to be using drugs it will harm the sport severely.

Having said that, if the B sample comes back positive for EPO the rider should
be sanctioned no matter his fame perceived elite status.
Performance enhancing drugs are worse than unethical, they destroy the whole
competitive nature of cycling. Drug use must be stamped out even if it means
banning the whole of the peloton and starting fresh.
Plus, let's not forget that misuse of EPO can and has resulted in deaths of
several riders.

Dave

mickymallen <no_reply@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
Hi all - long time since I or anyone else has posted in here. A lot
has happened over the last few weeks/months but I will put another post
(s) on here soon.

BIG news is that Roberto Heras tested positive for EPO during the
Veulta. He denies everything of course and hopefully for him and the
sport it will all be a mix up in the labs, like he claims.
A 'B' test result is awaited.

Not long after that we will hear the Tyler Hamilton outcome too. Tense
times for the whole drugs for the stars debate.

drop some posts in here please and keep the group alive and kicking
this winter (or summer if you live down under!!!)





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