It's an exciting time in our industry. Unit sales have grown, new rider segments are developing, and overall more and more people are getting out to ride bicycles. Despite this optimism, we still face the challenge of dealing with performance enhancing drugs.

USADA Address at BLC

John Frothingham, Chief Operating Officer of the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) will deliver an address at this year's Bicycle Leadership Conference, Wednesday April 17, 2013. Frothingham will explore how companies within the bicycle industry can work together to ensure that competitive cycling is free of performance enhancing drugs. As COO, Frothingham is responsible for managing the Athlete Services Group including athlete education and test planning as well as the Sample Collection and Information Technology functions of the organization.
 
Shaping Our Future

The Bicycle Leadership Conference provides access to the leaders and topics that are key to your organization. This years theme, Shaping Our Future, underscores the role each of us plan in furthering cycling. Make your plans now to attend the BLC. The conference hotel, Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa, is offering discounted room rates for BLC attendees.

I'm looking forward to seeing you at the Bicycle Leadership Conference as we Shape Our Future!

Sincerely,

Jim Keefe

Conference Director