Drug Testing - Forum Archive

Apr 24, 2013 at 10:10 AM

Big Thanks for NYSBRA and the Kissena anti-doping subcommittee (Craig Zolan, Jeff White, David Stokes) for helping make this happen.

USADA Testing Agreement Finalized: NYSBRA has contracted directly with USADA to have random anti-doping testing at NY races. As stated on your USAC license agreement and all race waivers, all racers consent to anti-doping controls. With NYSBRA’s agreement with USADA, racers can expect to see anti-doping controls and could be tested at any event through the end of the season. NYSBRA is dedicated to clean racing and will transition to the USA Cycling anti-doping program as soon as it is finalized.Donate to the NYSBRA Anti-Doping intiative: Our anti-doping program is funded by NYSBRA and by donations from clubs and individuals. Our goal is to have all NY clubs contribute to the fund based on what they can afford. For how to donate and to see a list of donors, see http://www.nysbra.com/about/anti-doping/.

mugwump

Apr 24, 2013 at 02:10 PM

sweet.

If you're taking any medication,check whether or not the drug is banned, and if so what the limitations are (banned completely, banned for competition, banned over certain quantities). If any of these apply, either find a way to get a Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) or please stop taking the medication before racing.

Here's the place to go if you want to find out about the medication you're taking:

http://www.globaldro.org/

Here's the TUE info:

http://www.wada-ama.org/en/science-medicine/tue/

Bruce van-Schalkwyk

Apr 24, 2013 at 02:42 PM

Regarding punishments when caught, is there a fine levied against the racer? NYSBRA is looking for donations, and these tests are very expensive. If there's no fine yet, would it be practical to see something like $10k levied against someone, with the option to receive a lower fine or none based on review by a board, due to medication or type of drug? Then the cyclist could help fund further tests. Or does that take it to a level beyond amateur sports (even though taking EPO already does).

mugwump

Apr 24, 2013 at 02:50 PM

punishments follow the WADA code.

Basic penalty is two years out of competitive sports that signed on to the WADA charter. It can be reduced for a variety of reasons, but one needs to first have the B sample tested, get the sanction and then appeal. If multiple violations can be proved, it can be increased as well.

Phil Maronilla

Apr 24, 2013 at 02:57 PM

Great! I'm all for this (although it still makes me laugh that we're doing this at our level). I assume this would mostly apply to those that podium? I agree with @Bruce. Those caught should help fund the tests in some way.

Jeffrey White

Apr 24, 2013 at 03:04 PM

Pissing in a cup is SO PRO. Very excited.

dstokes

Apr 24, 2013 at 03:17 PM

Results from a year of testing in Florida are 2 positives out of 26 tests.

Everything is handled by usada - choice of events, choice of competitors, collection and handling of samples, levying of penalties. They are negotiating similar arrangements with other states. And yes, the tests are expensive, like $500-1000 each.

mugwump

Apr 24, 2013 at 05:17 PM

Phillip Maronilla said:

Great! I'm all for this (although it still makes me laugh that we're doing this at our level). I assume this would mostly apply to those that podium? I agree with @Bruce. Those caught should help fund the tests in some way.

Dude! That would mean selling their fancy wheels.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1dnqKGuezo

Jeffrey White

Apr 24, 2013 at 06:24 PM

Dude has nearly perfect pitch. Sheeeit.

Phil Maronilla

Apr 24, 2013 at 06:24 PM

Hahaha... or better yet, force them to "donate" their fancy wheels!

Jules

Apr 24, 2013 at 09:30 PM

There is an app for that - when in doubt check the list. Guess I'm going to have to cancel my next trip to "mexico" for visiting my "anti-aging" specialist :P

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/wada-prohibited-list-2011/id408057950?mt=8

kieranleahy

Apr 27, 2013 at 06:07 PM

Important question: will they be testing for whoop-ass? I have a couple of cans of it I've been cultivating and was hoping to use at some point this season, haha ;-)

Jules

Apr 27, 2013 at 06:17 PM

So long as they aren't testing for crustaceans I'm all set; gonna fill my bibs with 100's of these guys for extra MANTIS POWER

http://theoatmeal.com/comics/mantis_shrimp

David Yang

Apr 27, 2013 at 07:17 PM

onetwothreeDEATH!!

kieranleahy

Apr 27, 2013 at 07:48 PM

Lol, wtf - those things are amazing / terrifying!

Jeff Owens

Apr 27, 2013 at 11:16 PM

So I heard injecting EPO into your belly fat and spending $2G's a month works. Is that ok?

Dan Reiners

Apr 29, 2013 at 03:14 PM

Matis shrimp are not only awesome death machines, they're delicious. In Cantonese they're called Pissing Shrimp (don't ask why), but you can get them in many seafood restaurants.

So to correct the cartoon: The matis shrimp is the delicious harbinger of blood-soaked rainbows.