Rob Jones of Canadian Cyclist not need worry!
July 23/06 11:55pm EDT - National DH Championships: an editorial
“The Downhill Nationals had a beautiful day and strong rides by newcomers to the sport marred during the awards presentation by a disgusting display of bad sportsmanship during the women's presentation.
Michelle Dumaresq won her third title here in Whistler, beating Danika Schroeter and the rest of the women's field. Schroeter is one of a number of women downhillers who have been vocal in their opposition to Dumaresq competing in the women's category, since she is a transsexual (i.e., formerly a man). (Gimme a break!!!)
The CCA has been trying to increase sponsorship for all areas of the sport - we better hope that no potential sponsors saw this display. The awards took place on a Saturday afternoon in the middle of Whistler Village, with many non-cyclists and families looking on - what sort of impression do you think that this is going to leave?”
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Rob “Toe-the-party-line” Jones, editor of Canadian Cyclist Magazine which relies heavily on CCA support and therefore panders to them and ignores their obvious and flagrant failures, voiced this concern, “we better hope that no potential sponsors saw this display.”
No need to worry there, Rob. The Canadian Cycling Association and its marketing Director Kim Sebrango who has been on the job for over a year, have not found one new monetary sponsor in about SEVEN YEARS. They have not even found ONE EQUIPMENT sponsor. Current Canadian National Championships are a farce. They are ignored by media and held on shoestring budgets. The championshuips, like the supposed "leadership" in Ottawa, are an embarassment.
The Canadian Cycling Association under the Executive Directorship of Steve Lacelle has been a total failure in generating sponsors or creating any growth in the sport.
The Canadian Cycling Association on Ottawa is an IMPEDIMENT AND EMBARRASSMENT TO THE SPORT.
Furthermore, Danika Schroeter and the other women are correct to oppose the participation of transsexuals in women’s categories.
Good for her. Riders, teams and sponsors who want to see growth and progress in the sport should consider forming their own breakaway federation and challenging in court the authority of the CCA to oversee the sport since they have failed so dismally year after year to do anything positive.
July 23/06 11:55pm EDT - National DH Championships: an editorial
Posted by Editor on 7/24/06.
“The Downhill Nationals had a beautiful day and strong rides by newcomers to the sport marred during the awards presentation by a disgusting display of bad sportsmanship during the women's presentation.
Michelle Dumaresq won her third title here in Whistler, beating Danika Schroeter and the rest of the women's field. Schroeter is one of a number of women downhillers who have been vocal in their opposition to Dumaresq competing in the women's category, since she is a transsexual (i.e., formerly a man). (Gimme a break!!!)
The CCA has been trying to increase sponsorship for all areas of the sport - we better hope that no potential sponsors saw this display. The awards took place on a Saturday afternoon in the middle of Whistler Village, with many non-cyclists and families looking on - what sort of impression do you think that this is going to leave?”
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Rob “Toe-the-party-line” Jones, editor of Canadian Cyclist Magazine which relies heavily on CCA support and therefore panders to them and ignores their obvious and flagrant failures, voiced this concern, “we better hope that no potential sponsors saw this display.”
No need to worry there, Rob. The Canadian Cycling Association and its marketing Director Kim Sebrango who has been on the job for over a year, have not found one new monetary sponsor in about SEVEN YEARS. They have not even found ONE EQUIPMENT sponsor. Current Canadian National Championships are a farce. They are ignored by media and held on shoestring budgets. The championshuips, like the supposed "leadership" in Ottawa, are an embarassment.
The Canadian Cycling Association under the Executive Directorship of Steve Lacelle has been a total failure in generating sponsors or creating any growth in the sport.
The Canadian Cycling Association on Ottawa is an IMPEDIMENT AND EMBARRASSMENT TO THE SPORT.
Furthermore, Danika Schroeter and the other women are correct to oppose the participation of transsexuals in women’s categories.
Good for her. Riders, teams and sponsors who want to see growth and progress in the sport should consider forming their own breakaway federation and challenging in court the authority of the CCA to oversee the sport since they have failed so dismally year after year to do anything positive.