By: Doug Loveday

This post is to welcome the Newest RideClean advocate Lopez Lomong
2 Time NCAA Champion: 1500m outdoor, 3000m indoors.

Please think positive thoughts in July during the U.S. Olympic Trials for this truly inspiring person and athlete. You can learn more about Lopez and his story with the link above.

By: Doug Loveday

Thanks to Janet for pointing this one out.

Sports Illustrated seems to have tapped into a common thread about performance enhancing drugs (PED's) and the urge that drives something else that has seen an abundant growth lately; the recent growth rates of plastic surgery procedures undertaken and testosterone prescriptions written.

The article deserves a read...

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/magazine/03/11/steroids1/index.htm...

By: Marty Ryerson

New Sponsors Products at RideClean Store:
RideClean is partnering with Ryders Eyewear to create the RideClean Shades, branded performance eyewear that lets the world know how you feel about your sport.

The RideClean team will be wearing a black Torque model in all their races. The exact model glasses are available at the website store at http://www.rideclean.net/5.4/content/ryders-eyewear-rideclean-torques .

To view all the models Ryders Eyewear makes and to get more information about this eco-conscious company go to www.ryderseyewear.com

By: Marty Ryerson

On Tuesday, April 8th, 2008, at 7pm, RideClean is proud to host a Discussion of Clean Sport at the Arizona State University Campus.

Featured in the program is Dr. John Kearney of the CORE Institute who will be giving a presentation on ergogenic aids. Dr. Kearney is experienced in medical issues related to sports. His extensive experience and training has led him to become a distinguished authority in his field.
http://www.thecoreinstitute.com/pages/kearney_bio.php

Also featured is Genevieve Jeanson, former professional cyclist. Ms. Jeanson has allied herself with RideClean in order to facilitate the discussion on the future of Clean Sport. http://www.velonews.com/article/13360

The panel also features Christopher Dorris, a renowned performance coach, author, and consultant. Chris has worked with a wide variety of sports disciplines -- you can find out more about him at www.christopherdorris.com

By: Marty Ryerson

Months after the incident, the actor Sylvester Stallone went on morning talk show television to minimize his criminal convictions in an Australian court.

Bottom line -- while it is tempting to get the quick fix or cheat Father Time, if you have to pay over 10,000 USD in fines and court costs for carrying banned drugs, it might not be such a good idea...

While it is tempting to pontificate, it may be more effective to simply quote the article and let the reader figure it out for themselves. In this case it should be fairly easy.

This comes from the url at the International Herald Tribune

http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2007/05/21/arts/AS-A-E-CEL-Australia-Stal...

"Deputy Chief Magistrate Paul Cloran said the actor also failed to declare four vials of the male hormone testosterone on a customs form asking whether he was carrying any restricted or prohibited goods "such as medicines, steroids ... or any kind of illicit drugs."