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tom simpson

From Ether To EPO: A Brief History of Cycling Doping

November 28, 2023March 9, 2023 by Jack Gazeley

Cycling is a thrilling spectator sport, but there is a darker side to the pro peloton: cycling doping.

Cycling doping has existed for almost as long as the professional sport itself and was initially common and accepted, even in the biggest pro races.

Categories Cycling History, Tour de France Tags doping, eddy merckx, epo, lance armstrong, tom simpson Leave a comment

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