[CR]RE: questions about racing in the 30's

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Date: Sat, 30 Jul 2005 08:13:59 -0700
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
From: "Jan Heine" <heine93@earthlink.net>
Subject: [CR]RE: questions about racing in the 30's

>Marc Garcia asked>
>> Also, there was a reference to doping in the 30's.
> > What substance was used to "dope?"

There was a book published on the history of doping and cheating in cycling, by Van der Plas. Very comprehensive... and up to date through the EPO years. Check http://www.cyclepublishing.com - it may still be available and it's relatively inexpensive.

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