Updated: Jun 30, 2006, 4:36 PM

Vote: How will a doping scandal affect cycling?


The cycling world was blindsided on Friday when a recent doping scandal came to full boil with the barring of dozens of riders from the Tour de France, including favorites Jan Ullrich (right), Ivan Basso and Francisco Mancebo. The riders will not be replaced, meaning a smaller field than the 189 racers originally expected.

What does this do to your interest level in the race? How does this compare to Major League Baseball's steroid problem? Cast your vote now, SportsNation!

  • 1) What was your interest level in the Tour de France before this doping scandal?
  • 2) What is your interest level now?
  • 3) Which sport do you believe has a bigger problem with performance enhancing drugs?
  • 4) In which sport do you believe you would gain a bigger competitive edge by using?
  • 5) Which banned rider was a bigger contender to win this year's race?
  • 6) Do you believe Lance Armstrong ever used performance enhancing drugs during any of his seven Tour de France wins?
  • 7) At what point should an athlete be barred from competing?
  • 8) Given all the riders that have been barred, will an American win this year's race?

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