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Hahaha i also used Wikipedia before posting and saw the same article, but my pharmacist friend says it isn't classified as an amphetamine as such. Guys like me will have to just ride fat I guess.

Phentermine is not an amphetamine. Ephedrine, for example, is though, so yes eddy you're right on that one. Duromine has no performance benefit, there are much more effective fat burners out there that do give you a performance edge. Bottom line, in my opinion the guy did not deserve a 2 year ban for what he used, it was a ridiculous and heavy-handed decision.

No... You can't be serious! If an average amateur rider (like me for example) who rides for the fun and enjoyment of it, has to apply for a TUE or risk banning, can you imagine the queues and backlog? If the guy tested positive for elevated EPO, testosterone, clenbuterol, amphetamines or similar then sure, nail him. But a fat loss drug that has no performance enhancement properties and basically is primarily an appetite suppressant? Of course I'll take an "Indignant position".

So if you have flu, asthma or a heart condition, and are taking prescribed medicine, now you can't do mtb events because you could be tested and banned! Absolutely ridiculous.

Thanks a lot Stretch and pe3nguin. Unfortunately got the flu so didn't make race day, but at least now I know how to get the chip.

Hi, could someone please tell me how to get hold of a Mr. Price or Finish Time chip for Saturday? I want to ride the 'Toti 69er Challenge, but don't have a timimg chip and am battling to get hold of one. Was told to try Mr. Price Sport, but they were clueless..