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Title: 90-year old American cyclist to be stripped of title for failing drug test
Post by: D.O.A. on January 05, 2019, 08:04:38 PM

 For "Epitrenbolone" no less! Lol. At 90 its still an pretty impressive fact he is a cyclist and on the juice.

He claims consuming contaminated meat is to blame for the positive test result. ;D

USADA making sure to keep the sport clean and fair. Jones is another story..


https://sports.yahoo.com/90-year-old-american-cyclist-will-stripped-title-failing-drug-test-173702680.html






Title: Re: 90-year old American cyclist to be stripped of title for failing drug test
Post by: Twaddle on January 05, 2019, 08:31:29 PM
LMAO that he's denying it.  If I were him, "Fuck y'all, I'm 90.  I'll do whatever I want!"

 :D
Title: Re: 90-year old American cyclist to be stripped of title for failing drug test
Post by: Coach is Back! on January 05, 2019, 08:50:49 PM
LMAO that he's denying it.  If I were him, "Fuck y'all, I'm 90.  I'll do whatever I want!"

 :D

Exactly. Fuck USADA
Title: Re: 90-year old American cyclist to be stripped of title for failing drug test
Post by: Primemuscle on January 06, 2019, 01:27:54 AM
Rules are rules. If exceptions are allowed, what's the point in having the rule in the first place? Performance enhancing drugs give those using them an unfair advantage over those who don't. It as simple as that.
Title: Re: 90-year old American cyclist to be stripped of title for failing drug test
Post by: Humble Narcissist on January 06, 2019, 03:54:29 AM
Let all athletes take whatever they want.  It eliminates any advantages and at the same time saves money trying to catch guys cheating.  I want to see a bunch of jacked 90 year olds. :D
Title: Re: 90-year old American cyclist to be stripped of title for failing drug test
Post by: illuminati on January 06, 2019, 04:01:59 AM
Let all athletes take whatever they want.  It eliminates any advantages and at the same time saves money trying to catch guys cheating.  I want to see a bunch of jacked 90 year olds. :D

In broad terms I agree with what you’re saying.

It would stop the farcical hypocrisy that goes on now with top athletes
In all sports having to deny any PED use.
Title: Re: 90-year old American cyclist to be stripped of title for failing drug test
Post by: lilhawk1 on January 06, 2019, 04:19:59 AM
Let all athletes take whatever they want.  It eliminates any advantages and at the same time saves money trying to catch guys cheating.  I want to see a bunch of jacked 90 year olds. :D

Then you'll have to give them access to all the same drugs.  Maybe have them sponsored by Lilly, or Pfizer. 
Title: Re: 90-year old American cyclist to be stripped of title for failing drug test
Post by: Griffith on January 06, 2019, 05:43:27 AM
Rules are rules. If exceptions are allowed, what's the point in having the rule in the first place? Performance enhancing drugs give those using them an unfair advantage over those who don't. It as simple as that.

They're using anyway, most pro athletes at least.
Title: Re: 90-year old American cyclist to be stripped of title for failing drug test
Post by: oldtimer1 on January 06, 2019, 07:50:44 AM
Let all athletes take whatever they want.  It eliminates any advantages and at the same time saves money trying to catch guys cheating.  I want to see a bunch of jacked 90 year olds. :D

No, I want a clean sport. I don't want high school football players juicing with the thought of maybe I'll get a D-1 scholarship and a chance at the pros. Why would any parent want their kid involved in sports if the only way to compete was to use drugs?
Title: Re: 90-year old American cyclist to be stripped of title for failing drug test
Post by: IroNat on January 06, 2019, 09:57:30 AM
No, I want a clean sport. I don't want high school football players juicing with the thought of maybe I'll get a D-1 scholarship and a chance at the pros. Why would any parent want their kid involved in sports if the only way to compete was to use drugs?

Absolutely.

Title: Re: 90-year old American cyclist to be stripped of title for failing drug test
Post by: D.O.A. on January 06, 2019, 10:24:39 AM
LMAO that he's denying it.  If I were him, "Fuck y'all, I'm 90.  I'll do whatever I want!"

 :D
Exactly!
Title: Re: 90-year old American cyclist to be stripped of title for failing drug test
Post by: Humble Narcissist on January 06, 2019, 11:03:22 AM
No, I want a clean sport. I don't want high school football players juicing with the thought of maybe I'll get a D-1 scholarship and a chance at the pros. Why would any parent want their kid involved in sports if the only way to compete was to use drugs?
Do you think high schools test for steroids now?
Title: Re: 90-year old American cyclist to be stripped of title for failing drug test
Post by: Griffith on January 06, 2019, 12:16:02 PM
No, I want a clean sport. I don't want high school football players juicing with the thought of maybe I'll get a D-1 scholarship and a chance at the pros. Why would any parent want their kid involved in sports if the only way to compete was to use drugs?

A lot are probably using anyway.

I know that it's quite prevalent in rugby, they use in the off-season to bulk up.
Title: Re: 90-year old American cyclist to be stripped of title for failing drug test
Post by: Dave D on January 06, 2019, 12:46:34 PM
No, I want a clean sport. I don't want high school football players juicing with the thought of maybe I'll get a D-1 scholarship and a chance at the pros. Why would any parent want their kid involved in sports if the only way to compete was to use drugs?
What you're describing isn't a drug problem, it's a mentality that the end justifies the means.  The thought that everyone is using or I need to win at all costs is a belief system, no different than naturals who compete drug free because it's "right".

High school sports are clean and even if pro sports legalized a drug that doesn't mean its going to be approved on the amateur level (i.e. marijuana).

The reality is not everyone is created equal and life isnt fair and steroids dont even the playing field.
Title: Re: 90-year old American cyclist to be stripped of title for failing drug test
Post by: illuminati on January 06, 2019, 03:32:46 PM
No, I want a clean sport. I don't want high school football players juicing with the thought of maybe I'll get a D-1 scholarship and a chance at the pros. Why would any parent want their kid involved in sports if the only way to compete was to use drugs?

What is clean sport - Please define

What drugs or natural stimulants would you allow if any
Title: Re: 90-year old American cyclist to be stripped of title for failing drug test
Post by: IroNat on January 07, 2019, 05:05:23 AM
What is clean sport - Please define

What drugs or natural stimulants would you allow if any

Why ask a question you know the answer to?
Title: Re: 90-year old American cyclist to be stripped of title for failing drug test
Post by: Griffith on January 07, 2019, 05:08:12 AM
Why ask a question you know the answer to?

At pro level, do you believe most of the athletes are 'clean'?
Title: Re: 90-year old American cyclist to be stripped of title for failing drug test
Post by: illuminati on January 07, 2019, 06:38:28 AM
Why ask a question you know the answer to?

Wrong.
 I asked because I want to know what he / you consider a clean sport
And what stimulants Natural or otherwise you consider Wrong or not to be used.
Title: Re: 90-year old American cyclist to be stripped of title for failing drug test
Post by: IroNat on January 07, 2019, 09:56:01 AM
Wrong.
 I asked because I want to know what he / you consider a clean sport
And what stimulants Natural or otherwise you consider Wrong or not to be used.

Whatever the ruling body of the sport prohibits should not be used.



Title: Re: 90-year old American cyclist to be stripped of title for failing drug test
Post by: illuminati on January 07, 2019, 10:52:03 AM
Whatever the ruling body of the sport prohibits should not be used



Okay - A fair enough answer.

Though it skirted some of my questions
And doesn’t necessarily make them Natural
Look at the absolute nonsense around the ‘Therapeutic use’ rule
In cycling & likely other sports.
Title: Re: 90-year old American cyclist to be stripped of title for failing drug test
Post by: Primemuscle on January 07, 2019, 12:33:23 PM
Let all athletes take whatever they want.  It eliminates any advantages and at the same time saves money trying to catch guys cheating.  I want to see a bunch of jacked 90 year olds. :D

Good luck with what you want to see. ;)  I'm not sure your idea would eliminate all advantage. IMO, both controlled and open competitions can co-exist as long as long as it is made clear and only those folks entering restricted, drug free competitions  need to be tested. This is already the case. It's not clear to me that drug free contests are well monitored.

Note: I may be bias since I am on HRT. Since there is almost no chance that I would compete, it is a moot point.
Title: Re: 90-year old American cyclist to be stripped of title for failing drug test
Post by: Humble Narcissist on January 07, 2019, 12:54:27 PM
Good luck with what you want to see. ;)  I'm not sure your idea would eliminate all advantage. IMO, both controlled and open competitions can co-exist as long as long as it is made clear and only those folks entering restricted, drug free competitions  need to be tested. This is already the case. It's not clear to me that drug free contests are well monitored.

Note: I may be bias since I am on HRT. Since there is almost no chance that I would compete, it is a moot point.

In professional sports we know athletes are constantly finding ways to beat the tests.  In the NFL even the owners say 75% of the players smoke weed.  When someone fails a drug test they are demonized by the sports media when they know almost everyone else is doing it as well.  In baseball Bonds, Clemens and Sosa among others were chastised for using and are being kept out of the Hall of Fame when we have no idea how many Hall of Famers from the past used steroids but we do know pinks and grays (amphetamines) were used throughout the 70's and 80's.

It is obvious many drug tested bodybuilders and powerlifters are using and passing the tests and this is admitted by competitors.  What kind of mindset is needed to be proud of winning a contest against natties when you know you are juiced?  These guys must be sociopaths.

Title: Re: 90-year old American cyclist to be stripped of title for failing drug test
Post by: Primemuscle on January 07, 2019, 01:02:26 PM
In professional sports we know athletes are constantly finding ways to beat the tests.  In the NFL even the owners say 75% of the players smoke weed.  When someone fails a drug test they are demonized by the sports media when they know almost everyone else is doing it as well.  In baseball Bonds, Clemens and Sosa among others were chastised for using and are being kept out of the Hall of Fame when we have no idea how many Hall of Famers from the past used steroids but we do know pinks and grays (amphetamines) were used throughout the 70's and 80's.

It is obvious many drug tested bodybuilders and powerlifters are using and passing the tests and this is admitted by competitors.  What kind of mindset is needed to be proud of winning a contest against natties when you know you are juiced?  These guys must be sociopaths.



A very strong term, but agreed. Hollow wins, just like the trophies handed out.
Title: Re: 90-year old American cyclist to be stripped of title for failing drug test
Post by: IroNat on January 07, 2019, 01:02:34 PM
In professional sports we know athletes are constantly finding ways to beat the tests.  In the NFL even the owners say 75% of the players smoke weed.  When someone fails a drug test they are demonized by the sports media when they know almost everyone else is doing it as well.  In baseball Bonds, Clemens and Sosa among others were chastised for using and are being kept out of the Hall of Fame when we have no idea how many Hall of Famers from the past used steroids but we do know pinks and grays (amphetamines) were used throughout the 70's and 80's.

It is obvious many drug tested bodybuilders and powerlifters are using and passing the tests and this is admitted by competitors.  What kind of mindset is needed to be proud of winning a contest against natties when you know you are juiced?  These guys must be sociopaths.



It's a win-at-all-costs mentality.

The end justifies the means.

War is where this is appropriate because survival is at stake.

Bodybulders are warriors in the ultimate battle for survival against the iron.

The gym is a merciless and unforgiving arena.

Title: Re: 90-year old American cyclist to be stripped of title for failing drug test
Post by: Primemuscle on January 07, 2019, 01:06:20 PM
It's a win-at-all-costs mentality.

The end justifies the means.

War is where this is appropriate because survival is at stake.

Bodybulders are warriors in the ultimate battle for survival against the iron.



Many bodybuilders live in a insular environment where narcissism and absurdity become reality.
Title: Re: 90-year old American cyclist to be stripped of title for failing drug test
Post by: Humble Narcissist on January 07, 2019, 01:18:12 PM
Many bodybuilders live in a insular environment where narcissism and absurdity become reality.
I think the same of reality Youtube bodybuilding stars like Dana Linn Bailey who claim natty status.  Everyone in the know realizes she is full of shit but how many girls/women think they are going to blow up if they lift weights?  The ones who want that result will be disappointed as it can't happen drug free.  The women who don't want to look like that avoid weight training like the plague fearing they will get huge and neglect one of the most positive activities they could do for their bodies.
Title: Re: 90-year old American cyclist to be stripped of title for failing drug test
Post by: Primemuscle on January 07, 2019, 01:57:05 PM
I think the same of reality Youtube bodybuilding stars like Dana Linn Bailey who claim natty status.  Everyone in the know realizes she is full of shit but how many girls/women think they are going to blow up if they lift weights?  The ones who want that result will be disappointed as it can't happen drug free.  The women who don't want to look like that avoid weight training like the plague fearing they will get huge and neglect one of the most positive activities they could do for their bodies.

It is unfortunate how easily influenced some of us are are and how this sometimes distorts reality.

One huge difference between men and women who abuse androgens is that with men the masculinization is harmonious with their gender. With women, it can defeminize their facial and physical structure, from which there is no recovery. I guess if a woman's goal is to look more like a man, it's all good.

(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/05/ca/07/05ca077de048bcaba7faafd63b07adcc.jpg)

Title: Re: 90-year old American cyclist to be stripped of title for failing drug test
Post by: Humble Narcissist on January 07, 2019, 02:03:50 PM
Yes and many women believe they will look like that female bodybuilder if they train at all.  Weight training (drug free) is great for women especially as they get older as it protects against osteoporosis.

Women who take androgens are like men who take estrogen.
Title: Re: 90-year old American cyclist to be stripped of title for failing drug test
Post by: Primemuscle on January 07, 2019, 02:11:57 PM
Yes and many women believe they will look like that female bodybuilder if they train at all.  Weight training (drug free) is great for women especially as they get older as it protects against osteoporosis.

Women who take androgens are like men who take estrogen.


I thought of this too. One difference might be that most men who are on heavy doses of estrogen aren't bodybuilders.
Title: Re: 90-year old American cyclist to be stripped of title for failing drug test
Post by: Griffith on January 08, 2019, 03:12:03 AM
I thought of this too. One difference might be that most men who are on heavy doses of estrogen aren't bodybuilders.


Women using male hormones are basically on female-to-male hormone therapy.
Title: Re: 90-year old American cyclist to be stripped of title for failing drug test
Post by: oldgolds on January 08, 2019, 08:37:24 AM
Let all athletes take whatever they want.  It eliminates any advantages and at the same time saves money trying to catch guys cheating.  I want to see a bunch of jacked 90 year olds. :D






So the people with the best contacts and money get the best drugs? And what about the possible negative health effects, A person shouldn't have to risk their health to compete...
The whole idea is to level the playing field and the best way to do that is say "no drugs allowed".







































Title: Re: 90-year old American cyclist to be stripped of title for failing drug test
Post by: IRON CROSS on January 08, 2019, 10:50:03 AM
For "Epitrenbolone" no less! Lol. At 90 its still an pretty impressive fact he is a cyclist and on the juice.

He claims consuming contaminated meat is to blame for the positive test result. ;D

USADA making sure to keep the sport clean and fair. Jones is another story..


https://sports.yahoo.com/90-year-old-american-cyclist-will-stripped-title-failing-drug-test-173702680.html








Sucks , WADA didn't exist in 1970 to test mr.Canada "winner"  ;D
Title: Re: 90-year old American cyclist to be stripped of title for failing drug test
Post by: Humble Narcissist on January 08, 2019, 12:01:25 PM





So the people with the best contacts and money get the best drugs? And what about the possible negative health effects, A person shouldn't have to risk their health to compete...
The whole idea is to level the playing field and the best way to do that is say "no drugs allowed".








































The people with the most money and best contacts get the undetectable stuff now.  Wake up, we don't live in a Disney movie.
Title: Re: 90-year old American cyclist to be stripped of title for failing drug test
Post by: illuminati on January 08, 2019, 04:16:45 PM





So the people with the best contacts and money get the best drugs? And what about the possible negative health effects, A person shouldn't have to risk their health to compete...
The whole idea is to level the playing field and the best way to do that is say "no drugs allowed".




The No drugs business went out the window as soon as man found
Herbs / coffee etc to improve their performance be it running after
Food or to be stronger.

You must clearly realise there is no equal level playing field
What one team / country can afford wether that be equipment
/ facilitates / sports science / drugs  etc isn’t what all can afford
So how do you make it a level playing field.

Wake up please & Smell the coffee
We don’t & never have lived in an equal & level world.
Title: Re: 90-year old American cyclist to be stripped of title for failing drug test
Post by: Griffith on January 09, 2019, 03:49:39 AM
I doubt any of these pro sports are 'clean'.