\u2014 After my presentation last night before the Boyle County Planning and Zoning Commission, I believe there\u2019s significantly better than a 50-50 chance that the authority will adopt stronger language in its Comprehensive Plan Update to acknowledge the future needs of bicyclists and pedestrians. If nothing else, the level of public awareness had been raised another big notch, and our group, B.I.K.E. | Boyle County<\/em>, received a \u201cthumbs up<\/a>\u201d from the Advocate-Messenger editorial page today.<\/p>\n \u2014 Anyone who knows me, knows my affection for cycling, and appreciates how much time I swipe from other activities to advocate for a more bike-accommodating Kentucky… Well, you have to read this article<\/a> about a recent tragic loss in Louisville. That\u2019s all I can write about it.<\/p>\n \u2014 Discovery\u2019s Contador is now wearing the yellow jersey, leading a dispirited corps of the world\u2019s top cyclists. It may take years for the Tour to recover from the scandalous developments of the past week. The Spaniard says he\u2019s clean, but that\u2019s what they all say, whether they are or not. Tomorrow\u2019s time trial will determine the winner, but Evans and Leipheimer both are now in a position to challenge. Unfortunately, whoever wins will stand at the pinnacle of a tarnished sport. It\u2019s nearly impossible to remain an exuberant fan of pro cycling. On the other hand, ask yourself this: What other professional sport would be willing to undergo such zero-tolerance scrutiny, and, if it were, could emerge any less ruined in the eyes of the spectator public? <\/em><\/p>\n
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