I would think that USA Cycling would be selective about the people they send to the world championships. Horner is a great rider and I am glad he was on the team. They could have sent some other WebCor riders to support him. They could also have sent some other young riders that could benifit from the experiance. Instead, they sent a drug cheat named Kirk O'Bee. O'Bee was susspended for being hopped up on T in 2002. The suspension is over but I would have perfered that they sent someone other then a drug cheat to represent our country. He did not even finish the race and I doubt he provided Horner with any help.
USADA Sanctions are listed here: (You can find O'Bee under 2002)
http://www.usantidoping.org/what/management/sanctions.aspx
USADA Sanctions are listed here: (You can find O'Bee under 2002)
http://www.usantidoping.org/what/management/sanctions.aspx