Clara Hughes and the state of bc youth cycling

[Josh.E]

Found an interesting discussion going on in the cyclingnews clinic this morning in a thread discussing Clara Hughes.


."Axel Merckx - doper or clean - doper" And of course dad introduced Lance to his good doctor. Way to go kids, follow those guys - only one rule - just don't get caught. So if in 2005 they were at the extreme end of the rubbish scale, when did they become "leaders" ?



Thank you for raising the sordid state in cycling in B.C./Canada as they continue to allow Axel Merckx to exposure his tarnished doped views on athletes. Allowing Axel M to train future Canadians is complete hypocrisy! http://amydf.org/about-the-amydf/amydf-kelowna

Or maybe its all about B.C. Beer and making money...what else right. Check out the BOD for AM Youth Development...and, Axel's wife

Board of Directors
The Axel Merckx Youth Development Foundation is proud to have several outstanding members of the business, cultural and sports community on its Board. These members include:
Axel Merckx – Former professional cyclist, Belgian National Champion, and Olympic medalist.
Jodi Merckx – Former Canadian national team triathlete and co-owner of the Valley First Granfondo Axel Merckx Okanagan.
Ron Hayman – Two-time Olympian and former professional cyclist. Manages sales, marketing and product research for Hayman Sport.
Ross Langford – Lawyer and youth cycling advocate, Ross is a partner with the law firm of Farris, Vaughan, Wills & Murphy LLP. Actively involved in the community and is currently the Chair of UBC-O’s Founding Capital Campaign and a director of the Central Okanagan Foundation.
Tod Melnyk – President and owner of Tree Brewing Company. In addition to being an age-group triathlete and active supporter of community initiatives, Tod is the Chair of the B.C. Craft Brewers Guild and Director of the B.C. Beverage Alcohol Container Management Council.

Raising awareness, and/or coaching, wft road cycling for Canadian youngsters clearly should not involve Axel, Michael Barry, Ryder H, Shamus M, and now Clara... Are there no other retired Canadian cyclists that can lead B.C. cyclists into a clean and competitive future?

B.C. cycling should be ashamed of their selves. Where does John Tolkamp site wrt Clara and Axel?
http://www.canadiancyclist.com/dailynews.php?id=26730