Blog Corner

Disgraced cyclist and former pro Bernard Kohl, in an ongoing attempt to compensate for the damage done to the sport, confirms that his manager was involved in paying off the WADA clinic charged with testing in order to maintain the appearance of being clean.

Story here:

http://www.bikeradar.com/road/news/article/wada-labs-corrupted-claims-ko...

Issues persist regarding PED's and cycling, both domestically and abroad as evidenced by the latest reports.

First Piere Bordry expressed concern regarding the use of two new PED's: http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/afld-president-suspects-new-drugs-in-pel...

Then the news of Astarloza's positive EPO test: http://tour-de-france.velonews.com/article/96245/astarloza-tests-positiv...

Next the firing of Kirk O'Bee from the domestic Bissle Pro Team: http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/bissell-sacks-obee-for-contract-violatio...

And the on going, extremely protracted, investigation of Ullrich and his possible breach of oath regarding his relationship and payments to Dr. Fuentes (Operation Puerto): http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/ullrich-investigated-for-lying-under-oat...

And this is only 1 week in the sport of cycling, not to mention, for example, MLB.

Nice return to racing for team member Matt Cooke at the Cascade Classic with a few choice pics showing up in Velonews (side view Matt, rear view Dave Glick):
http://velonews.com/photo/95909
http://www.velonews.com/photo/96096

RideClean gives back to the community through cycling. RideClean Volunteers recently conducted safety / orientation meetings for over 1,000 cyclists at the El Tour de Phoenix, connecting and creating positive role modeling for cyclists of all levels that took part in this charity ride on April 4, 2009.

The RideClean Team competed in the 2009 Redlands Bicycle Classic and was able to finish 5 riders which solidified them as the top amateur team at the event. For a quick video interview that was shot after the managers meeting click here http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid17185474001?bclid=172157...