Unveiling the Dark Side: The History and Future of Doping

Anthony delves deep into the world of doping in sports. From ancient times to modern innovations, we explore the historical roots of doping and its impact on athletic performance. Discover the infamous scandals that have rocked the sporting world and exposed the extent of doping practices. We unravel the motivations that drive athletes to cross the line, from the pursuit of a competitive edge to financial incentives and peer pressure. But it doesn't stop there. We also look ahead at the future of doping, examining emerging trends and potential challenges for the next decade. Will advancements in genetic manipulation and peptide hormones reshape the landscape of performance enhancement? How will artificial intelligence play a role in optimizing doping strategies while evading detection? Today's show sponsor is naturecan.com Today's show is brought to you with special thanks to our amazing on-going sponsors Factor Bikes & Wattbike The heart beat of our community & best place to reach me is Twitter  Want to watch full interviews on video? Check out our new Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/roadmancycling?sub_confirmation=1 Our full back catalogue of episodes https://anchor.fm/roadman-cycling-podcast My gift to you is 14 days of free coaching. To Claim your gift go to www.roadmancycling.com/14daygift Support this podcast by buying me a beer https://www.patreon.com/anthony_walsh For coaching inquiries https://www.roadmancycling.com