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Dear Explainer,
My question is a combination of a rant and query. I just read about the UCI’s decision not to allow the Astana team to ride the Tour of the Gila and it got me wondering. Who made them the boss? Under what authority are they acting and who gave them that authority? These are the bozos who allowed Graeme Obree to ride and then declared his bike wasn’t “legal.” LEGAL?!?! I don’t remember seeing anyone make a law.

What’s more, where do WADA and USADA get the power to tell riders they can or cannot ride for “doping violations?” I’m a Tyler Hamilton fan and was disappointed when he retired…  Details

If anyone knows what it’s like hustle in the BMX biz, it’s Chris Moeller. He’s been running and operating S&M Bikes out of California for over 20-years now! I’ve heard plenty of people describe him as a work-a-holic, someone who is obsessed with BMX and a passionate soul who is always on the strife to better his company and BMX. He does this while keeping all the S&M productivity done in-house and American made. If it wasn’t enough overseeing one company, he’s also the owner of Fit Bike Co. too. Talk about time management skills, overseeing all this would make anyone a work-a-holic. But knowing Chris, it’s doesn’t seem to phase him and in fact, sometimes he doesn’t even see it as work. Read what it’s like…  Details

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BMX riders are upset their bikes are not allowed in a new south side skate park.

The city of Tucson celebrated with a grand opening of the facility located at Santa Rita Park on Saturday.

Meantime, RedEndo BMX put on a silent protest nearby.  Ian Abbot is outraged. “Take down that rolling gate right there and just let bikes come in and use the park too.”   

Proponents to keep the BMX-ers out say the bikes will damage skate parks. They also say the two could collide making it a safety issue. …  Details