Originally Posted by
Bob Dopolina
People, please read my original post and lets stop talking about weekend warriors. I'm trying to foster a discussion about the systematic doping that happens in the amateur ranks with riders who have an eye on turning pro. This' "some people will do anything/are just competitive/phsyco babble" is not even on topic. Think beyond your own small part of the world and look at the big picture.
It's the 12,000 dollar dream here in the US. Hell, the free bike, hotel and race fees dream for a lot of guys. Being a pro doesn't pay s**t for most. They're doing it because they like to do it - and because someday, they might, might get a ProTour contract.
So why dope? To win, and to get ahead. Why do people cheat in school?