Benge,
I agree that Cavendish's statement is too much but not totally out of the realm of his statements. Not Cavendish's first over top statement or action. Will not be his last, either. He says what is on his mind first then lets the **** hit the fan. I think he is just being emotional in his reaction but if Ricco did actually do the deed he needs to be expelled from bicycle racing for life. So do several others but, that is just one man's opinion and no one actually ever asks me anyway.

The sport needs a top to bottom cleaning and no exceptions should be granted. Regardless of who gets burned by the investigation, right up to Lance Armstrong, if he is found to be guilty, needs to be gone for life. The team managers and sponsors all share in covering this disgrace up as do the professional cycling governing bodies. I have more respect for amateur racers in US Cycling category racing and the European and Australian amateur riders than a lot of the pros. However I don't kid myself that all of the amateur racers are totally clean, either.

I watched the steroid use in football and weight lifting when I was younger and in these sports. It all turns my stomach.

Bill

Bill