USA Cycling sacks Bisceglia

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USA Cycling sacks Bisceglia
By Ben Delaney
VeloNews managing editor
This report filed April 4, 2006

After four years as CEO of USA Cycling, Gerard Bisceglia was given his
walking papers Tuesday morning. USA Cycling board president Jim
Ochowicz dismissed him, but did not give him a reason, Bisceglia said.

Bisceglia says he was given no reason for his dismissal

"I have no idea [why]," Bisceglia said. "No cause given."

Ochowicz could not be reached this morning by telephone.

Wow. Here I thought that the guy was doing an OK job given that its a
job that is impossible to do in a way that pleases everyone. Its a
train wreck, really, IMHO.

Anyway, I have always been a bit skeptical of Och, I dunno why. If he
really was given zero notice and no cause, then maybe the problem
really does rest in the seat of power, and not in the revolving door
CEO position. At least we are not being collectively raped by that
Lisa woman any more. Or is she still pulling 6 figs as a consultant to
the 6 fig CEO? Or is that why they canned him.

I bet Tyler got him canned.

J

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USA Cycling sacks Bisceglia
By Ben Delaney
VeloNews managing editor
This report filed April 4, 2006

After four years as CEO of USA Cycling, Gerard Bisceglia was given his
walking papers Tuesday morning. USA Cycling board president Jim
Ochowicz dismissed him, but did not give him a reason, Bisceglia said.

Bisceglia says he was given no reason for his dismissal

"I have no idea [why]," Bisceglia said. "No cause given."

Ochowicz could not be reached this morning by telephone.

Wow. Here I thought that the guy was doing an OK job given that its a
job that is impossible to do in a way that pleases everyone. Its a
train wreck, really, IMHO.

Anyway, I have always been a bit skeptical of Och, I dunno why. If he
really was given zero notice and no cause, then maybe the problem
really does rest in the seat of power, and not in the revolving door
CEO position. At least we are not being collectively raped by that
Lisa woman any more. Or is she still pulling 6 figs as a consultant to
the 6 fig CEO? Or is that why they canned him.

I bet Tyler got him canned.

J

It's been a train wreck in progress for years. I wonder what he did to [censored] Tommy Weasel and the boys. He struck me as a fairly straight shooter.
Maybe he stopped believing Armstrong and Tyler?

B. Lafferty said:

"jerry in vermont" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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USA Cycling sacks Bisceglia
By Ben Delaney
VeloNews managing editor
This report filed April 4, 2006

After four years as CEO of USA Cycling, Gerard Bisceglia was given his
walking papers Tuesday morning. USA Cycling board president Jim
Ochowicz dismissed him, but did not give him a reason, Bisceglia said.

Bisceglia says he was given no reason for his dismissal

"I have no idea [why]," Bisceglia said. "No cause given."

Ochowicz could not be reached this morning by telephone.

Wow. Here I thought that the guy was doing an OK job given that its a
job that is impossible to do in a way that pleases everyone. Its a
train wreck, really, IMHO.

Anyway, I have always been a bit skeptical of Och, I dunno why. If he
really was given zero notice and no cause, then maybe the problem
really does rest in the seat of power, and not in the revolving door
CEO position. At least we are not being collectively raped by that
Lisa woman any more. Or is she still pulling 6 figs as a consultant to
the 6 fig CEO? Or is that why they canned him.

I bet Tyler got him canned.

J

It's been a train wreck in progress for years. I wonder what he did to [censored]
off Tommy Weasel and the boys. He struck me as a fairly straight shooter.
Maybe he stopped believing Armstrong and Tyler?

Maybe PANTS needs something to do in his retirement.

jerry in vermont said:

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USA Cycling sacks Bisceglia
By Ben Delaney
VeloNews managing editor
This report filed April 4, 2006

After four years as CEO of USA Cycling, Gerard Bisceglia was given his
walking papers Tuesday morning. USA Cycling board president Jim
Ochowicz dismissed him, but did not give him a reason, Bisceglia said.

Bisceglia says he was given no reason for his dismissal

"I have no idea [why]," Bisceglia said. "No cause given."

Ochowicz could not be reached this morning by telephone.

Wow. Here I thought that the guy was doing an OK job given that its a
job that is impossible to do in a way that pleases everyone. Its a
train wreck, really, IMHO.

He was better than Voight (sp). Way better. Not so good teeth
though.

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I bet Tyler got him canned.

If you're serious that's an interesting theory.

JT

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After four years as CEO of USA Cycling, Gerard Bisceglia was given his
walking papers Tuesday morning. USA Cycling board president Jim
Ochowicz dismissed him, but did not give him a reason, Bisceglia said.

Maybe he should apply for a job in France if he's over 26.

Donald Munro said:

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After four years as CEO of USA Cycling, Gerard Bisceglia was given his
walking papers Tuesday morning. USA Cycling board president Jim
Ochowicz dismissed him, but did not give him a reason, Bisceglia said.

Maybe he should apply for a job in France if he's over 26.

That would be another CPEration...

http://www.petitiononline.com/usacref/

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http://www.petitiononline.com/usacref/

Thanks. Did it.
Bill C

In article <[email hidden]>,

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http://www.petitiononline.com/usacref/

If you want to do a petition a much better one would be to callfor USAC
to restructure the membership of the USAC Board of directors.
Personally I think it is pretty silly that USPRO and the USACDF each
have as many board positions as USCF. USCF by far is the association
that has the most members and generates the most revenue for USAC.
Since USCF has the most members and generates the most revenue it
sohuld have the most seats on the USAC board. USPRO should have the
same number of Board seats as NCCA since USPRO has even fewer members
than NCCA. Give the USACDF the same number of seats as the NBL and
NCCA,1, Give USCF 3 or 4 board seats and give NORBA 2 seats. This
combination of USAC Board seats would better represent the membership
make-up and should in theory better represent the instrests of the
membership.

In article
<[email hidden]>,

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http://www.petitiononline.com/usacref/

I like the part where the petition objects to Johnson's
imprecisely defined association to a retired racer who is
_accused_ of using doping products.

--
Michael Press

On 04/05/2006 09:58 PM, in article
[email hidden], "Michael Press"

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In article
<[email hidden]>,

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http://www.petitiononline.com/usacref/

I like the part where the petition objects to Johnson's
imprecisely defined association to a retired racer who is
_accused_ of using doping products.

Johnson, as COO of USA Cycling, is in charge of USA Cycling's anti-doping
program.

Johnson is also employed as executive director of the USA Cycling
Development Foundation.

Lance Armstrong is on the Board of Directors of the USA Cycling Development
Foundation, so effectively, Johnson works for Armstrong.

Armstrong has been accused of doping, and for once, there's a fair amount of
evidence that it's true (albeit still not proven).

It's Johnson's job to investigate (in concert with USADA) to determine the
validity of the accusations.

But Johnson works for the accused party, and could be jeopardizing his job
if he turns up any information or says anything that might not be construed
as 100% support of the accused.

Hence the conflict-of-interest.

It's in the best interests of the sport that any accusations be thoroughly
investigated, and acted upon.

It's in Johnson's best interest (financially) to sweep the whole thing under
the rug and ignore the accusations.

Is that a little more clear?

--
Steven L. Sheffield
stevens at veloworks dot com
bellum pax est libertas servitus est ignoratio vis est
ess ay ell tea ell ay kay ee sea eye tee why you ti ay aitch
aitch tee tea pea colon [for word] slash [four ward] slash double-you
double-yew double-ewe dot flahute dot com [foreword] slash

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In article <[email hidden]>,

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http://www.petitiononline.com/usacref/

If you want to do a petition a much better one would be to callfor USAC
to restructure the membership of the USAC Board of directors.
Personally I think it is pretty silly that USPRO and the USACDF each
have as many board positions as USCF. USCF by far is the association
that has the most members and generates the most revenue for USAC.
Since USCF has the most members and generates the most revenue it
sohuld have the most seats on the USAC board. USPRO should have the
same number of Board seats as NCCA since USPRO has even fewer members
than NCCA. Give the USACDF the same number of seats as the NBL and
NCCA,1, Give USCF 3 or 4 board seats and give NORBA 2 seats. This
combination of USAC Board seats would better represent the membership
make-up and should in theory better represent the instrests of the
membership.

Perhaps you should get together with Les and try another reform movement.
;-)

"Steven L. Sheffield" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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On 04/05/2006 09:58 PM, in article
[email hidden], "Michael Press"

Quoted message said:

In article
<[email hidden]>,

Quoted post said:

http://www.petitiononline.com/usacref/

I like the part where the petition objects to Johnson's
imprecisely defined association to a retired racer who is
_accused_ of using doping products.

Johnson, as COO of USA Cycling, is in charge of USA Cycling's anti-doping
program.

Johnson is also employed as executive director of the USA Cycling
Development Foundation.

Lance Armstrong is on the Board of Directors of the USA Cycling
Development
Foundation, so effectively, Johnson works for Armstrong.

Armstrong has been accused of doping, and for once, there's a fair amount
of
evidence that it's true (albeit still not proven).

It's Johnson's job to investigate (in concert with USADA) to determine the
validity of the accusations.

But Johnson works for the accused party, and could be jeopardizing his job
if he turns up any information or says anything that might not be
construed
as 100% support of the accused.

Hence the conflict-of-interest.

It's in the best interests of the sport that any accusations be thoroughly
investigated, and acted upon.

It's in Johnson's best interest (financially) to sweep the whole thing
under
the rug and ignore the accusations.

Is that a little more clear?

--
Steven L. Sheffield
stevens at veloworks dot com
bellum pax est libertas servitus est ignoratio vis est
ess ay ell tea ell ay kay ee sea eye tee why you ti ay aitch
aitch tee tea pea colon [for word] slash [four ward] slash double-you
double-yew double-ewe dot flahute dot com [foreword] slash

Quite clear to most except Mr. Johnson.

On 04/06/2006 06:09 AM, in article
[email hidden], "B. Lafferty"

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"Steven L. Sheffield" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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On 04/05/2006 09:58 PM, in article
[email hidden], "Michael Press"

Quoted message said:

In article
<[email hidden]>,
"[email hidden]" <[email hidden]> wrote:

> http://www.petitiononline.com/usacref/

I like the part where the petition objects to Johnson's
imprecisely defined association to a retired racer who is
_accused_ of using doping products.

Johnson, as COO of USA Cycling, is in charge of USA Cycling's anti-doping
program.

Johnson is also employed as executive director of the USA Cycling
Development Foundation.

Lance Armstrong is on the Board of Directors of the USA Cycling
Development
Foundation, so effectively, Johnson works for Armstrong.

Armstrong has been accused of doping, and for once, there's a fair amount
of
evidence that it's true (albeit still not proven).

It's Johnson's job to investigate (in concert with USADA) to determine the
validity of the accusations.

But Johnson works for the accused party, and could be jeopardizing his job
if he turns up any information or says anything that might not be
construed
as 100% support of the accused.

Hence the conflict-of-interest.

It's in the best interests of the sport that any accusations be thoroughly
investigated, and acted upon.

It's in Johnson's best interest (financially) to sweep the whole thing
under
the rug and ignore the accusations.

Is that a little more clear?

--
Steven L. Sheffield
stevens at veloworks dot com
bellum pax est libertas servitus est ignoratio vis est
ess ay ell tea ell ay kay ee sea eye tee why you ti ay aitch
aitch tee tea pea colon [for word] slash [four ward] slash double-you
double-yew double-ewe dot flahute dot com [foreword] slash

Quite clear to most except Mr. Johnson.

Lest anyone think that I'm becoming a Lafferty-ite; this really is more
about conflicts-of-interest, than trying to prove Armstrong is a doper.

I could care less, especially now that he's retired.

But it's kind of like having Jeff Skilling and Ken Lay investigating Enron's
finacial shenanigans ...

--
Steven L. Sheffield
stevens at veloworks dot com
bellum pax est libertas servitus est ignoratio vis est
ess ay ell tea ell ay kay ee sea eye tee why you ti ay aitch
aitch tee tea pea colon [for word] slash [four ward] slash double-you
double-yew double-ewe dot flahute dot com [foreword] slash

I think that is the point here. There are too many conflicts of
interest, not to mention Johnson and others have a vested interest in
LA's rep. I don't care much about the latter, but taken as a whole
with the timing it seems more than a coincidence.

CH

In article <[email hidden]>,
[email hidden] says...

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It's been a train wreck in progress for years. I wonder what he did to [censored]
off Tommy Weasel and the boys. He struck me as a fairly straight shooter.
Maybe he stopped believing Armstrong and Tyler?

I must admit I had my doubts, but things did get much better with Bisceglia
in charge. Although it would have been tough to have been worse than Lisa.
Just as it looked like USA Cycling might turn around, they do something
stupid. It's going to be deja vu all over again. 🙂 Maybe this time USA
Cycling will completely fall apart.
-------------------
Alex

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On 04/06/2006 06:09 AM, in article
[email hidden], "B. Lafferty"

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"Steven L. Sheffield" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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On 04/05/2006 09:58 PM, in article
[email hidden], "Michael Press"
<[email hidden]> wrote:

> In article
> <[email hidden]>,
> "[email hidden]" <[email hidden]> wrote:
>
>> http://www.petitiononline.com/usacref/
>
> I like the part where the petition objects to Johnson's
> imprecisely defined association to a retired racer who is
> _accused_ of using doping products.

Johnson, as COO of USA Cycling, is in charge of USA Cycling's
anti-doping
program.

Johnson is also employed as executive director of the USA Cycling
Development Foundation.

Lance Armstrong is on the Board of Directors of the USA Cycling
Development
Foundation, so effectively, Johnson works for Armstrong.

Armstrong has been accused of doping, and for once, there's a fair
amount
of
evidence that it's true (albeit still not proven).

It's Johnson's job to investigate (in concert with USADA) to determine
the
validity of the accusations.

But Johnson works for the accused party, and could be jeopardizing his
job
if he turns up any information or says anything that might not be
construed
as 100% support of the accused.

Hence the conflict-of-interest.

It's in the best interests of the sport that any accusations be
thoroughly
investigated, and acted upon.

It's in Johnson's best interest (financially) to sweep the whole thing
under
the rug and ignore the accusations.

Is that a little more clear?

--
Steven L. Sheffield
stevens at veloworks dot com
bellum pax est libertas servitus est ignoratio vis est
ess ay ell tea ell ay kay ee sea eye tee why you ti ay aitch
aitch tee tea pea colon [for word] slash [four ward] slash double-you
double-yew double-ewe dot flahute dot com [foreword] slash

Quite clear to most except Mr. Johnson.

Lest anyone think that I'm becoming a Lafferty-ite; this really is more
about conflicts-of-interest, than trying to prove Armstrong is a doper.

Frankly, I don't think I'd want you as my acolyte. But, the focus of this
isn't, as you say, directly on Armstrong at all. These are the issues that
Les Earnst et al. were raising in the attempted reform of USAC. As small
group of very monied men now control the organizational body of the national
sport in the USA (except for what UMCA does). They have numerous minions in
place doing their bidding. While I like your online petition and have
signed it, the petition itself is meaningless to these people because, as
Sandy points out, there is no constituency to which they are accountable
other than themselves. It is unrealistic to think that mass non-renewals of
licenses is going to happen. The best hopeof a coup is through regional
associations rising up and creating a rival national entity such as Davey
outlined in the UK. In the meantime it's a case of same [censored], different
year.

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I could care less, especially now that he's retired.

You don't be he and his buddies like the Weasel do. :-)

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But it's kind of like having Jeff Skilling and Ken Lay investigating
Enron's
finacial shenanigans ...

or Ken Delay working on election and redistricting reform.

B. Lafferty said:

Perhaps you should get together with Les and try another reform movement.
;-)

rbr is a revolutionary hotbed. Its about time homeland security did
something about it.

Donald Munro said:

B. Lafferty said:

Perhaps you should get together with Les and try another reform movement.
;-)

rbr is a revolutionary hotbed. Its about time homeland security did
something about it.

I thought we were all in hiding from those clowns for one reason or
another ;-)
Curse they can't seem to catch their own CIC when he's ordering that
classified info be leaked for political purposes, so maybe they only
bully the innocent and can't find their own asses with a map and guide.
Bill C