It is a sad state that drugs have become part of our sports and it seems that more and more stars are either using them or being accused of using. But my question is what lead to this current state in the Peloton, MLB, et all? As fans are we to blame? We want faster stronger riders and teams we want to see fasters races and more breaks aways its exciting right? Are the sponsors to blame? Why back a looser? Sink the money into someone who is winning or can win, get your name out there every second you can. That cant be done if your team is consistantly getting dropped or blown out the back right? Obviously it all comes down to money. You win you get more money simple as that. Obviously ethics come into play, is it "fair" to dope? Or is it simply fighting fire with fire? IMO it seems like all these factors come into play, the fans, the sponsors and the money. More and more riders are using to be strongers riders, get to the front of the peloton and soak up there 15 min of fame. While I do not support the use of any kind of performance enhancing drugs for any reason, I find it hard to believe it will ever go away no matter the testing. We as fans want too much, we want to see the rider push till they cannot push any further and then dig in for that extra kick to win the race. The Sponsors want to win every race have their jerseys on TV as long as possible and milk it for all its worth. The riders just want to do as well as they can to get as much money as they can before its too late, win while they can. They dont race forever do they? So thats my thoughts on the state of doping. Sadly a compound problem with no easy answers and with yet harder questions to ask.

Deastin

The person who takes dope is to blame. Period. There's nothing complex about it.

The doper is to blame. Simple.

Geesh.

BT

fwiw drugs have been used in cycling since the 20s, it's nothing new.