Originally Posted by Doge

Did I say drugs? This last year diet sports drinks to Taco meat (which he avoided in Mexico) were reasons for bans. MRI that sponsored lots of SoCal riders had a list of items not allowed for cycling, and they were not drugs.

I have no issue using drugs where drugs need to be used but everything from a Cold Ez to a Vitamin C supplement to a protein bar needs to be checked out and as WADA states - just because its not on the list does not mean a rider is clear.

Taking a drug is IMO better than elongating a sickness, not sleeping or dealing with extreme pain. It depends.