Originally Posted by
gsteinb
The statistics and testing protocols are eluding you.
If they mainly test masters they're not going to catch 20 somethings.
You know how many 50 year olds test positive on the world tour? Not many. You know why?
Unless there are established and studied testing protocols conclusions can not be drawn.
What you're posting fits your narrative. But it doesn't have much statistical relevance.
On top of this your looking at this through ethnocentric eyes. This sport barely exists here. Wonder what's going on over in countries where people care about cycling?
There are, say, 100 races in NYC this year. Call it 3 fields at a race. Full fields. 100 people Of all those results they've caught no one. Sport must be clean. Only they haven't actually tested anyone.
The OP asked about amateur racing. And I assumed it was in the USA. You're right, non-pro 20 somethings that don't win, generally are not tested. Your 50 year old WT illustration is close to why 20 something amateurs are not busted in the USA.
A top 20 something is a pro, and that takes them out of scope of this thread. I was aware of a junior with a TUE. That is out of scope of not being legit.