Beggar's Belief

[fossyant]

WTF


http://www.cyclingweekly.co.uk/news...sics-crashes-says-lotto-belisol-doctor-119652

Can someone tell me a legitimate use of Tramadol in racing. It sends you off your head ? I only managed a few days on this over Christmas when I was no-where near a bike.

 

[Pro Tour Punditry]

I can see why Geraint Thomas might use it, in anticipation of falling off and it hurting.

 

[dan_bo]

Is that Frankie Boyle is see in that picture?

 

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[AndyRM]

Is that Frankie Boyle is see in that picture?

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0x9tFyEu6VI

 

[Pedrosanchezo]

I'm sure cycling weekly were on about this too. Kittell said that many of the Peloton are on it and use it as a way to suppress fatigue and pain during tough stages. If it does have a perceived effect on fatigue and lactate build up then why is it not banned? Amazingly they don't even need a medical reason to pop this stuff!!

My friend was on it with chronic back pain and he was a different person at times. He border line became dependant on it.

 

[fossyant]

Jokes aside, but this is serious. Why would you take this stuff. I have some serious pain, but i cant function in my job with the meds on offer, and I certainyl did not function after a few days on Tramadol. I felt great after the first tablet, then down hill.

 

[Sara_H]

I was discharged from hospital on Tramadol when I had my near death experience 18 months ago. It made me feel horrendous. I weaned myself off it quite quickly, it was like trainspotting at our house for a few days!

Just say no, kids!

 

[Saluki]

Tramadol is dreadful muck. I had hallucinations on it. Everybody had rainbow trails when I saw them walking along, the OH found me sitting on the side of the bed, waving my hand so I could see the pretty colours. I'd not have found my bike, let alone ridden it!

 

[Pro Tour Punditry]

http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/tramadol-abuse-in-the-cycling-peloton

http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/team-sky-calls-for-tramadol-ban-in-peloton

http://www.inthegc.com/2012/10/cycling-and-truth-about-finish-bottles.html

 

[Soup890]

These pro athlete, I take my hat off to them. If I was 10% of them I'd be a happy man. The things they do to put their body through is unbelievable. I will always continue to be amazed by them. I just wish I could have there drive and determination.

 

[ufkacbln]

Interesting comments about the finish line crashes.

The "Finish line bottles" could also explain some of the post race interviews

 

[Andyg63]

I can see why Geraint Thomas might use it, in anticipation of falling off and it hurting.

Like that one!!