CLEAN : Armstrong scandal takes

The video discusses the concept of recovery in stage races, highlighting the use of vitamins and questioning its adequacy. It expresses concerns about losing momentum gained from past successes and compares it to the disillusionment of discovering Santa Claus isn't real. The video concludes by noting a decrease in performance levels and assures that today's riders are clean, despite softer courses.

What does the speaker mean by 'recovery' in the context of performance?

What does the speaker imply about the current state of today's riders?