Why are amateur cyclists taking testosterone, EPO and other performance-enhancing drugs — and where does preparation end and cheating begin?
In part two with journalist and author James Witts, Anthony dives deeper into the hidden world of doping, from masters athletes and testosterone to GLP-1 drugs, EPO, the biological passport and the lasting legacy of Lance Armstrong. They also explore the human cost of getting caught, whether lifetime bans could deter dopers, and the constant cat-and-mouse battle between athletes and testers.
Plus, could controversial middle-of-the-night testing finally close one of anti-doping’s biggest loopholes?
You can buy James's fantastic book DOPE here - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dope-How-Drugs-Changed-Sport/dp/1785129740
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