🚴♂️Cycling has brought me freedom and allowed me to explore different cultures.
💊I was introduced to performance-enhancing drugs and faced the dilemma of whether to participate or not.
🔍I eventually realized the importance of telling the truth and exposing the doping culture in cycling.
😔Living with the guilt and shame of my actions was incredibly challenging.
🌈After my confession, I found a new perspective on life and prioritize enjoying cycling for its freedom.
How did you first get into cycling?
—Cycling has always brought me a sense of freedom and adventure. I started when I was young and fell in love with the sport.
When did you realize most of your teammates were doping?
—It was during a race in southern Spain when one of the team doctors offered me a red testosterone pill. That was the moment I knew.
Why did you decide to take performance-enhancing drugs?
—I felt pressure to conform and believed that it was my only chance to excel in the sport. I made the wrong decision, but I have since learned from it.
How did you feel when you confessed to doping?
—Confessing was incredibly difficult, but it was liberating to finally tell the truth and expose the doping culture. I felt a sense of relief and a desire to make a positive change.
What lessons have you learned from your cycling journey?
—I have learned the importance of honesty, integrity, and the power of redemption. I now prioritize enjoying cycling for its freedom and sheer joy.
00:00Cycling has had a positive impact on my life, allowing me to explore different cultures and experience the freedom of the open road.
01:31A team doctor introduced me to performance-enhancing drugs, and I faced the dilemma of whether to participate or not.
05:57Living with the guilt and shame of my actions was incredibly challenging, but the truth eventually saved me.
06:27I was forced to tell the truth in front of a grand jury, which was both difficult and liberating.
08:50I now take cycling less seriously and prioritize enjoying the freedom it brings.
