So who won the tour from 1999 to 2005

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Pizza Boy Dec 2014 3:00pm, 29 Dec 2014 2,215 posts	0 Pizza Boy Sorry to but in but I have a question now you mention salbutamol velociraptor. I've only recently been given a blue inhaler due to finally being persuaded wheezing and breathlessness for no apparant reason isn't a healthy sign in an athlete. It can also be triggered by cold air etc. It's been asked by fellow athletes whether or not the salbutamol gives any added advantage over others due to expanding the surface area of the lungs. I.e surely it can't only open the airways to the exact "normal" point and so may go beyond what is "normal" thus could be giving an advantage of how much O2 can enter? On another note my GP was talking about a possible steroid inhaler in a few months time after further assessment but I wasn't sure whether I can take this IAAF laws etc can anyone fill me in on that?
Velociraptor Dec 2014 3:23pm, 29 Dec 2014 31,773 posts	0 Velociraptor Pizza Boy, there's absolutely no benefit to be had for a "normal" non-asthmatic person by taking salbutamol, and the dose in an inhaler is tiny. Clenbuterol is different as it has effects which could potentially be performance-enhancing in other ways, which is why one isn't banned and the other is. Steroid inhalers for asthma aren't banned by any of the drug regulating authorities nowadays as far as I know.
MudMeanderer Dec 2014 3:27pm, 29 Dec 2014 1,459 posts	0 MudMeanderer PB, UKAD has the following WADA based guidelines. It looks like most steroid based inhalers are fine if used as manufacturer recommends. Could take this list to docs if concerned. ukad.org.uk
Pizza Boy Dec 2014 4:37pm, 29 Dec 2014 2,216 posts	0 Pizza Boy Ahh very interesting thank-you both of you. If there isn't any benefit to be had why is there a threshold limit on Salbutamol before it becomes "doping"?
Velociraptor Dec 2014 4:45pm, 29 Dec 2014 31,775 posts	0 Velociraptor I assume it's because, in theory, it's a stimulant, although if you take too much salbutamol you're more likely to get the shakes than to run faster. wired.com
fitzer Jan 2015 9:42am, 23 Jan 2015 3,284 posts	0 fitzer Does this mean the are looking at Sky. bbc.com
SPR Jan 2015 1:47pm, 23 Jan 2015 19,838 posts	0 SPR No, he wasn't there long enough.
fitzer Jan 2015 6:15pm, 26 Jan 2015 3,285 posts	0 fitzer Prick, Liar, Cheat. bbc.com
Velociraptor Jan 2015 6:17pm, 26 Jan 2015 32,042 posts	0 Velociraptor That's probably the first truth he's told in his entire cycling career
JulesR Jan 2015 10:09pm, 26 Jan 2015 2,220 posts	0 JulesR I'm a bit confused why the BBC has decided to interview Lance - is there any demand to hear about how he cheated or would cheat any more? Aren't the BBC a couple of years out of date if they're trying to be 'investigative' or is there a brand new Lance angle that merits a story that I'm just not 'getting'?