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PEDs aren't just for endurance. Prescription painkillers, stimulants and corticosteroids are easy to get prescriptions for or even TUEs. The typical player in t
by alephxyz 3y ago
PEDs aren't just for endurance. Prescription painkillers, stimulants and corticosteroids are easy to get prescriptions for or even TUEs. The typical player in the NHL gets tested 2-3 times a year, and almost never in the off season. Some sports barely test more than once a year. In cycling it's closer to once a month for an average rider but it can get a lot higher if you're successful as most orgs will test their top 3 after every stage or race.
- Someone 3y ago> In cycling it's closer to once a month for an average rider but it can get a lot higher Extreme example (https://www.cyclingnews.com/news/jumbo-visma-and-uae-team-emirates-undergo-extra-anti-doping-tests-at-the-tour-de-france https://www.cyclingnews.com/news/jumbo-visma-and-uae-team-em...): “Jonas Vingegaard has had no fewer than four blood tests in the last 48 hours. We are happy to participate in this.”