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Cycling bans controversial use of carbon monoxide rebreathing

The UCI has banned the general use of carbon monoxide rebreathing equipment starting from 10 February, while allowing it in medical settings.
Repeated inhalation of carbon monoxide can lead to health issues such as lethargy, nausea, dizziness, and confusion, according to the UCI.
The new rules prohibit possession of CO rebreathing systems outside of medical facilities, as stated by the UCI.
UCI President David Lappartient emphasized that the decision aims to protect the health and safety of athletes.

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The International Cycling Union bans inhalations of carbon monoxide

It had begun to use large cyclists such as Pogacar or Vingegaard . Carbon monoxide (CO) was being used by several elite cycling teams as a method to indirectly enhance the arrival of oxygen to the muscles and thus delay the appearance of fatigue. The explanation was simple: when the organism detects high levels of CO it tries to counteract it by increasing the production of hemoglobin, the molecule that binds to oxygen. At more haemoglobin conce…

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