Cycling’s Doping Problem: A Clean Athlete’s Persepective | MomsTeam

Cycling’s Doping Problem: A Clean Athlete’s Persepective | MomsTeam:

I also got to the point where I knew that I couldn’t get any further without doping. After years of dealing with suspected dopers internationally, I finally had to deal with it at a national level. I, however, never felt like I didn’t have a choice. I knew I wouldn’t dope, so I made the tough decision: I quit. Yes, I’m sometimes bitter, but I have never regretted my decision. I can look back at my entire cycling career and know that everything I accomplished was clean, and I’m proud of that. That means more than any title or medal.

[A different perspective. I was thinking about the “give back the money to sponsors” part and disagree. The sponsors received the value they expected. And they all know the risks when they go down the endorsement road. But I know how she feels.]

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