is viagra banned in competition?

rapid_uphill
rapid_uphill Posts: 841
edited October 2008 in Pro race
i have been looking through bikeradar at pictures from recent events and noticed on one particular event, the winner of said event is sporting a "big smile" which makes me think hes on Viagra, although i have no proof and it wouldnt seem right to name him. am i the only one who noticed it?

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  • iainf72
    iainf72 Posts: 15,784
    I haven't noticed but it's not banned.

    Were there podium babes around?
    Fckin' Quintana … that creep can roll, man.
  • deal
    deal Posts: 857
    its on the monitored list for 2009
    Monitoring Program
    WADA, in consultation with Signatories and
    governments, shall establish a monitoring program
    regarding substances which are not on the Prohibited
    List, but which WADA wishes to monitor in order to
    detect patterns of misuse in sport. WADA shall publish,
    in advance of any Testing, the substances that will be
    monitored. Laboratories will report the instances of
    reported Use or detected presence of these substances
    to WADA periodically on an aggregate basis by sport
    and whether the Samples were collected In-
    Competition or Out–of-Competition. Such reports shall
    not contain additional information regarding specific
    Samples. WADA shall make available to International
    Federations and National Anti-Doping Organizations,
    on at least an annual basis, aggregate statistical
    information by sport regarding the additional
    substances. WADA shall implement measures to
    ensure that strict anonymity of individual Athletes is
    maintained with respect to such reports. The reported
    Use or detected presence of a monitored substance
    shall not constitute an anti-doping rule violation.

    from what i have read - alot of people expect it to be added to the prohibited list in 2010.
  • the picture of the rider was taken during the event and not after it, ill give you a clue the competition was held on 11/12 october and i think hes from preston wheelers.

    theres no proof that hes on viagra but you could say my suspicions were were raised
  • Banning Viagra!! Thats HARD?? ( sorry it's a slooow day).

    Should be easy to detect though??? :)
  • deal
    deal Posts: 857
    Viagra might also explain why giving a urine sample can be difficult for some riders....
  • Pirahna
    Pirahna Posts: 1,315
    The potential for amusing podium photos is huge. :D
  • deal
    deal Posts: 857
    Pirahna wrote:
    The potential for amusing podium photos is huge. :D

    similar to this classic shot?



    7715-Poland.jpg
  • Yea, the UCI is going to have too tackle every riders tackle?? :)
  • Cumulonimbus
    Cumulonimbus Posts: 1,730
    Wouldnt this rushing of blood to, er, non-vital (for racing) areas mean a net loss of blood for the vital racing muscles? (although maybe some of us have more need to worry than others :lol: )
  • pottssteve
    pottssteve Posts: 4,069
    It certainly would appear to be performance enhancing...

    Apparently it lets you grind away uphill for hours...

    etc... :wink:
    Head Hands Heart Lungs Legs
  • redvee
    redvee Posts: 11,922
    Think it'd be a hard cse to prove and wouldn't stand up in court :lol:
    I've added a signature to prove it is still possible.
  • It did nothing for me on a 4hrs ride, just got a stiff neck??
  • hopper1
    hopper1 Posts: 4,389
    DavMartinR wrote:
    It did nothing for me on a 4hrs ride, just got a stiff neck??
    I take it you where using the gel, your not supposed to rub it on your neck! :wink:

    Reading this thread is like a breath of fresh air, after all the other doping posts.....
    Keep it up! :shock: Sorry, couldn't help that! :wink:
    Start with a budget, finish with a mortgage!
  • andyrac
    andyrac Posts: 1,193
    What type of competiton are we talking about??
    Are there sex competitons to see who is the best?? Those on Viagra are thrown out.......



    ....sorry!!
    All Road/ Gravel: tbcWinter: tbcMTB: tbcRoad: tbc"Look at the time...." "he's fallen like an old lady on a cruise ship..."
  • pottssteve
    pottssteve Posts: 4,069
    I believe all the members of C*ck Racing are on it...
    Head Hands Heart Lungs Legs
  • rapid_uphill
    rapid_uphill Posts: 841
    edited October 2008
    i wonder if all members of preston wheelers are on it.
    pottssteve wrote:
    I believe all the members of C*ck Racing are on it...
  • damage36
    damage36 Posts: 282
    Surely even victory doesn't make up for the embarrassment of having a boner in lycra?
    Legs, lungs and lycra.

    Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life.
  • LangerDan
    LangerDan Posts: 6,132
    damage36 wrote:
    Surely even victory doesn't make up for the embarrassment of having a boner in lycra?

    It does if you are an 80 year old vets racer. In fact you could regard it as a souble achievement.
    'This week I 'ave been mostly been climbing like Basso - Shirley Basso.'
  • DavMartinR
    DavMartinR Posts: 897
    edited October 2008
    Standing proud on the podium, holding your trophy???

    There is nothing better. :)
  • u lot may joke about it but cheating in competition is serious. just because the substance isnt banned doesnt mean people should use it to gain sporting advantage, cheaters make me sick
  • Gives a whole new meaning to getting the bonk! :D
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  • emadden
    emadden Posts: 2,431
    Gives a whole new meaning to getting the bonk! :D


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  • emadden
    emadden Posts: 2,431
    u lot may joke about it but cheating in competition is serious. just because the substance isnt banned doesnt mean people should use it to gain sporting advantage, cheaters make me sick


    dont be so stiff :D
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  • Cumulonimbus
    Cumulonimbus Posts: 1,730
    Does it make you come first? Sounds good but it will make you unpopular with some people.
  • Viagra?? Is he a spanish rider??? :? :)


    I really need to find my coat.....
  • thats the cheat i was talking about, i wonder if preston wheelers get their supply of viagra from the internet.

    z000m wrote: