Anthony dives into the controversial world of performance-enhancing drugs among amateur and age-group racers. With increased competition, access to powerful substances, and the pressure to perform, some masters athletes are crossing lines once reserved for the pros.
This is the side of cycling no one wants to talk about — until now.
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Chapters -
0:00 Performance Enhancing Drugs & Amateur Racing
1:47 Big Doping Busts So Far
4:52 Why Do Masters Riders Dope?
7:54 Access & Opportunity
9:05 That Dodgy Spanish Race! - 130 Riders DNF!
10:15 The Serious Consequences Of Masters Doping
12:59 How Can We Protect This Sport From Doping