Vuelta a España 2024 - Stage 5
Lanterne Rouge Cycling Podcast
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Cycling's Competitive Climate: Doping and Sponsorship Struggles
This chapter examines the challenges faced by cyclists in elite competitions, particularly around training, anti-doping measures, and the implications of recent bans, such as Michel Hessmann's extended suspension. It explores the impact of competition bans on riders' contracts, sponsorship dynamics, and the emotional toll of industry changes, including the firing of a notable team founder. The discussion also highlights the complexities of sponsorship in cycling and the risks team instability poses when equity demands from sponsors come into play.
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