Archives for August 2009
The SKS Award
Interbike is fast approaching. It takes place the 4th week of September in toasty Las Vegas, Nevada. Although not open to the public, Interbike has a direct affect on you….the consumer. Information gathered, and deals negotiated at Interbike will shape the “shop knowledge” and prices that will be passed along to the consumer for the […]
Excuses, Excuses
In a very predictable move, Danilo Di Luca invoked the “Conspiracy” excuse during his initial doping hearing. For good measure he sprinkled in the “I would have to be stupid to do that” excuse. Both excuses have been used unsuccessfully in the recent past by the likes of Floyd Landis, Michael Rasmussen, and Alexandr Vinokourov. […]
Team Vino?
In a heavily reported event this week, Alexander Vinokourov returned from a two year ban from cycling. In his return, the big news outlets missed the real story. Sure, it is newsworthy that Vino returned from a doping ban. It is newsworthy that his positive test came during the 2007 Tour de France. It is […]
