Ridiculous
Brad Anders
Other than the feds going after a guy for doping with 500+ negative
tests, the fact that we can't even know who won a race a year after it
took place is pretty clear evidence that the current UCI/WADA/CAS dope
testing and appeal process is totally broken. Just do it like NASCAR -
if you're found cheating after the fact, fine the shit out of you but
don't change the fucking results.
Mike Jacoubowsky
news:7e404609-c07a-4174...@35g2000prp.googlegroups.com...
Don't just fine them, penalize the entire team with a time penalty at future
races, like on the Amazing Race. "Detours" would take on an entirely-new
meaning. Maybe at some random point in the race the team has to stop and
solve a puzzle before continuing.
--Mike Jacoubowsky
Chain Reaction Bicycles
www.ChainReaction.com
Redwood City & Los Altos, CA USA
ilan
> http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/prudhomme-surprised-by-delay-in-conta...
>
> Other than the feds going after a guy for doping with 500+ negative
> tests, the fact that we can't even know who won a race a year after it
> took place is pretty clear evidence that the current UCI/WADA/CAS dope
> testing and appeal process is totally broken. Just do it like NASCAR -
> if you're found cheating after the fact, fine the shit out of you but
> don't change the fucking results.
At first, I didn't find your argument very compelling but your final
use of the f-word convinced me. Good job!
-ilan
RicodJour
wrote:
> "Brad Anders" <pband...@gmail.com> wrote in message
>
> news:7e404609-c07a-4174...@35g2000prp.googlegroups.com...
>
> >http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/prudhomme-surprised-by-delay-in-conta...
>
> > Other than the feds going after a guy for doping with 500+ negative
> > tests, the fact that we can't even know who won a race a year after it
> > took place is pretty clear evidence that the current UCI/WADA/CAS dope
> > testing and appeal process is totally broken. Just do it like NASCAR -
> > if you're found cheating after the fact, fine the shit out of you but
> > don't change the fucking results.
>
> Don't just fine them, penalize the entire team with a time penalty at future
> races, like on the Amazing Race. "Detours" would take on an entirely-new
> meaning. Maybe at some random point in the race the team has to stop and
> solve a puzzle before continuing.
How about a true handicap, like in horse racing? Add a little weight
here and there to even things up. Or sails - like a flying squirrel
skinsuit. Maybe they could make them wear a ridiculous anti-
aerodyamic dunce helmet.
At least that would be entertaining and would help reestablish the
sense of fair play and ridicule the dopers, which is how it is
supposed to work.
R
Steve Freides
So we're basically saying that _any_ system from _any_ other sport would
be better than the one used in cycling? Sounds right to me.
-S-
Mike Jacoubowsky
news:76068bd8-c4e2-45dd...@f11g2000vbx.googlegroups.com...
On May 26, 7:46 pm, "Mike Jacoubowsky" <Mi...@ChainReaction.com>
wrote:
> "Brad Anders" <pband...@gmail.com> wrote in message
>
> news:7e404609-c07a-4174...@35g2000prp.googlegroups.com...
>
> >http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/prudhomme-surprised-by-delay-in-conta...
>
> > Other than the feds going after a guy for doping with 500+ negative
> > tests, the fact that we can't even know who won a race a year after it
> > took place is pretty clear evidence that the current UCI/WADA/CAS dope
> > testing and appeal process is totally broken. Just do it like NASCAR -
> > if you're found cheating after the fact, fine the shit out of you but
> > don't change the fucking results.
>
> Don't just fine them, penalize the entire team with a time penalty at
> future
> races, like on the Amazing Race. "Detours" would take on an entirely-new
> meaning. Maybe at some random point in the race the team has to stop and
> solve a puzzle before continuing.
How about a true handicap, like in horse racing? Add a little weight
here and there to even things up. Or sails - like a flying squirrel
skinsuit. Maybe they could make them wear a ridiculous anti-
aerodyamic dunce helmet.
At least that would be entertaining and would help reestablish the
sense of fair play and ridicule the dopers, which is how it is
supposed to work.
R
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I was thinking we could have the dopers (that have been caught) wear a big
scarlet "D" on an armband. Maybe instead of a time penalty, make it weight.
That would actually make sense. On a climbing stage, they get a 3-kilo
penalty. Ouch!
--D-y
So far I think we've seen "just as bad but more obviously stupid". Or,
maybe not stupider than making rules that can't be evenly and fairly
enforced on the day.
--D-y
RicodJour
wrote:
> "RicodJour" <ricodj...@worldemail.com> wrote in message
> scarlet "D" on an armband. Maybe instead of a time penalty, make it weight.
> That would actually make sense. On a climbing stage, they get a 3-kilo
> penalty. Ouch!
Hmmm....maybe we should tie in some other programming. How about if
someone fails a dope test he has to give Snooki a ride on his
handlebars? Gack! Does anyone know how I can put out my mental-
image eye? I'm totally revolted - probably would be one hell of a
deterent.
R
Brad Anders
> At first, I didn't find your argument very compelling but your final
> use of the f-word convinced me. Good job!
Thank you, I aim to please.
Fred Flintstein
Everyone else is aiming to write their name in the snow.
F