Posted by rider on February 14, 1997 at 12:54:31:
In Reply to: Re: E.P.O inquiry posted by JB on February 14, 1997 at 00:26:24:
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: : Does anybody know anything about this drug, and where you can get it in the States?
: EPO is big news in Europe's Pro bicycle racing. Although drugs have long been used by the riders the shits hitting the fan over EPO. Many Dutch cyclists have died using the stuff. What it does (what I've read) is enable the blood to carry more oxygen. And it's reported to be quite $$. Lots of talk about EPO on rec.bicycling.racing
I am a cyclist and have enquired about it also.
From what I've heard it is a very dangerous drug,
especially with endurance athletes. It turns the blood
into and almost jello like consistancy. Proper
dosages and medical attention is needed. And yes
it is very very expensive.