Category Archives: Doping

The Giro 2011: It’s all about Alberto Contador, except when it isn’t

Contador has been the dominant force in the race for the Maglia Rosa in the Giro d’Italia 2011, no doubt about it. But comparing it to all the other Grand Tours he has won reveals a more interesting story. Take … Continue reading

Posted in Alberto Contador, Doping, Giro D'Italia, Professional | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

Strange coincidences in the world of anti-doping

First, last week there was a report from EU Athletes on the relative success of Wada’s anti-doping effort described in the press release thus: “The report, ‘Adverse Analyzing’, raises serious questions about the foundation of evidence behind current anti doping … Continue reading

Posted in Doping | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Grand Illusion: doping has changed

This is part of a series of posts on what I think are illusions that have grown up over the years around cycling. For further reading, you can do no better than read the section in Roland Barthes Mythologies and … Continue reading

Posted in Doping, The Grand Illusion | Tagged | Leave a comment