Originally Posted by
ninjaman
ASO has shown that they will not be bullied, and I applaud them for that. They didn't want Astana in this year before all the signings, then Astana turned around and signed 2 podium finishers in order to force their way in. ASO has not wavered, and I think you should all appreciate that a bit more. ASO are actually trying to do something positive for the sport, even if it doesn't all turn out perfectly. Case in point: Rassmussen.
I can't agree that ASO is trying to do anything about the well being of the sport . . . only what gives them better sales & profits IMHO. If it happens to help the sport that is a side benefit. It is about Control and putting it to the UCI. OK, I admit they were asking for it, but working together is a much better way. I have hoped for a long time that the riders would go on strike - they and the fans are the ones that lose out in all this political/money making BS, again IMHO. I do hope Danielson does well today in California.
www.cycling.tv live right now. Was at the finish in Sacramento yesterday and our Arnold gave the awards! Exciting and Cipo was on the podium. My my, we are coming of age in the USA!
Dick Powell