Bespoke Endurance: Cycling Podcast

A National Champion Failed a Drug Test — Is Masters Racing Clean?

• Josh Montgomery & Greg Tieke • Season 2 • Episode 5

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Is TRT in Masters cycling an unfair advantage? Or is testosterone replacement therapy simply legitimate medical treatment?

In this episode, we’re diving into one of the most controversial topics in Masters racing: testosterone, doping rules, and whether aging athletes are competing on a level playing field. After a recent failed drug test in the Masters ranks sparked conversation, we step back and ask the bigger questions:

• Does natural testosterone decline with age?
• What does testosterone actually do for endurance performance?
• Why is testosterone banned in competition?
• What is testosterone replacement? 
• Is Masters cycling clean?

We break down how testosterone impacts muscle mass, red blood cell production, recovery, and long-term training capacity. If you’re racing Masters, thinking about racing, or just curious about the TRT debate in endurance sports, this episode is for you.

⏱️ Chapters
1:31 – Training plans
9:00 – Strade Bianchi recap 
13:15 – Is Tadej good or bad for Strade Bianchi?
18:53 – VelonCC publishes Tadej's power zones
19:49 – USA road cycling on the decline


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