The Nero Show Huge Doping Scandal Rocks Movistar + Aeroad vs Madone | NERO Show Ep. 148
Nov 5, 2025
A major doping scandal shakes the world of cycling, leaving fans surprisingly apathetic. The hosts dissect the details of the Lascano case and how biological passports affect rider credibility. Listeners get insights on the battle between Trek Madone and Canyon Aeroad, evaluating comfort and performance. They also explore budget-friendly Chinese bikes for crit racing. Plus, practical tips on maintaining your drivetrain and fun debates about dogs versus fast bikes add an entertaining twist!
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How The Biological Passport Works
- The biological passport detects long-term blood-pattern abnormalities rather than single positive tests.
- Experts use longitudinal data and targeted testing to build robust cases that often take years.
Team Hires Can Create Lingering Suspicion
- Hiring staff with past links to doping raises credible suspicion when riders later show passport anomalies.
- Movistar's 2021 hires (ex-dopers and contentious doctors) now look especially problematic after Lescano's case.
Passport Reliance Shows Testing Gaps
- Reliance on the passport suggests anti-doping bodies struggle to catch microdosing directly.
- Passport-driven sanctions highlight gaps and push dopers to refine evasion methods.