[doping] AFLD has new test

[John the Monkey]

For a substance that was previously undetectable;

http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/22062009/58/tour-de-france-french-test-new-drug.html

 

[rich p]

Bluff?

 

[Keith Oates]

could be!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[itisaboutthebike]

Yeah.......rumour has it AFLD have developed a test for.............criossants........

The French criossant makers are up in arms about it apparently as it will ruin their trade during July............

 

[mangaman]

Sounds like a classic bluff

Interesting to see if anyone suddenly gets a "stomach upset" on the eve of the race and has to withdraw though

 

[yello]

Interesting to see if anyone suddenly gets a "stomach upset" on the eve of the race and has to withdraw though

Indeed. Bluff or no, it's going to be interesting to see what reactions there may be. All's fair in love and war.

 

[Landslide]

Bluff?

I suspect not. There's a long tradition of the testers catching up with the cheats. Those dopers who think they're a step ahead will now be looking over their shoulders.