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30 August 2010
Stopforth issues a reminder in Cullinan
Even with the defence of her MTN Series title in tatters after an early-season crash,
Team bizhub's Ischen Stopforth sent out a reminder of her pedigree ...
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OUR MISSION:
Bike Pure aims to protect the integrity of cycling and promote clean cyclesport.
Cycling fans worldwide deserve heroes they can believe in. Supporters want a clean
sport and the professional riders need their credibility back.
WHO:
Bike Pure is an independent, non profit organisation, committed to redirecting trust
to Professional cycle sport. Bike Pure is an umbrella group for all concerned parties
in cyclesport. A medium to let the fans, riders, teams and cycle trade join together
in a united stance for an new era of clean cycling.
WHY:
For decades cycling has had a problem with endemic drug use. The dopers have reduced
the public image of cycling to tatters and disappointed the supporters. Although
the sport is cleaning up, some riders still cheat using artificial, performance
enhancing methods. If a Professional cyclist does an outstanding ride instantly
we question "What is he on’? such is the abuse. Not good enough. Clean up or clear
out. We desire a truly clean sport, with real riders that the fans, sponsors and
media can have faith in.
HOW:
Through media pressure and rider and fan support Bike Pure shall encourage the athletes
and teams to sign an 'Honour Code’, declaring that they race clean, without performance
enhancing drugs and with a pledge that will encourage our sport to flourish. If
any rider should be deemed positive, Bike Pure encourages the introduction of a
life ban from cycle sport and move forward, forgetting the doper and focusing the
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We believe it is only through the adoption of stiffer penalties that riders will
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in the results.
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