Cycling is very much alive and well.JohnO said:Perhaps cycling will never become a truly global sport, but all the same I hope they keep some minor stage races in the US. Actually being at the race is so much better than just watching a video.
Was rather encouraged by the crowds at the ToC this year. Cycling isn't dead over here, by any means. I'm still riding...
Commercial pharmaceutically-based Grand Tours are as D E A D as doping disgraced Jan Ulrich and Floyd Landis are.
Amateur road racing MUST never be confused with institutionally corrupt (drugged and fixed events).
One is WWE scripted for maximum revenues, the other a passionate Corinthian pursuit of family fun.