tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6600947.post113138465799737028..comments2019-09-04T01:00:31.740-07:00Comments on Velogal's Blog: velogalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15614224529166374662noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6600947.post-1131403062138168632005-11-07T14:37:00.000-08:002005-11-07T14:37:00.000-08:00Here's a logical breakdown of EPO usage world-wide...Here's a logical breakdown of EPO usage world-wide: Let's say there's 600 cyclists in the Pro Tour (20 teams of 30 riders), and 600 riders in each continental tour. That makes 3,600 male pro cyclists. In the name of fairness, let's double that to add women. Now let's assume that each of the other major sports affected by EPO (Nordic skiing, mountain biking, cyclocross, triathalon, distance Cosmohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16494827682986002451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6600947.post-1131401838935311962005-11-07T14:17:00.000-08:002005-11-07T14:17:00.000-08:00Let's just hope that those folks who are so quick ...Let's just hope that those folks who are so quick with their comments, including the "mixed signals" person, and their loved-ones are never in a position where they have to take epo. I sincerely hope they never find out the hard way what epo is needed for. I'm thankful for companies like Amgen. Ann.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6600947.post-1131392715394156502005-11-07T11:45:00.000-08:002005-11-07T11:45:00.000-08:00My 4 year old nephew is on EPO for a blood disorde...My 4 year old nephew is on EPO for a blood disorder. His hematocrit is about 7, and his parents are happy when it's 14. And he's MUCH happier and comfortable with his EPO. So the Amgen company makes a great product--and now they're supporting cycling. Good for them!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com