I don't get it...

[archlotus]

Now, I'll admit, my knowledge of cycling could maybe fill a thimble on a rainy day. But here's what I don't understand regarding the Floyd Landis "alleged" doping scandal: How does testosterone help him get 8 minutes back? Answer: It doesn't. The only role testosterone plays (to my knowledge) is recovery. If you want to dope to get 8 minutes back,

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[warkitty]

Blood doping is harder to detect and has more immediate results. Steroid/testosterone would take a few days to take effect. That's days of taking it. It would have shown up in the days before and after.

Something seriously doesn't add up.

I don't Either

[fiesta831]

Here is what I don't get. Why would someone in his position-knowing-he was going to be tested take an enhancer at all. And to your point why would he take something that gains him so little from a performance stand point.

Even if he is guilty of taking the testerone I don't think it made the difference in winning...so what was the point.

Something doesn't add up.