WHAT DOES UCI pay Mc quaid to DO ? Demean it's Integrity?

Blundering around without a clear idea of the damage done , appears to be the life style of the UCI Incompetent , described as the Incumbent President !

Grabbing headlines for ALL the wrong reasons , are the result of FAILURE TO PLAN ! Seems to be a case of falling out of bed in the morning , then asking himself , " How best to make myself and the Organisation i lead , look irrelevant and ridiculous !"

Along the way , the reputation of the employees of UCI has been detrimentally denigrated , to such an extent that people are wondering if there is any future for this Organisation .

Each of the Employees of the UCI at Aigle are paid a salary , some more than others , and are required to ensure that the Organisation  meets it's mission statement . Apart from Paid Employees , there are numerous " Outside Contractors " of various Services , that receive remuneration for " Services Provided "! Some of these " Contractors " have received recognition through Employees having " Family Connection ", OR , being of " High Repute "!

Any CEO is in a position to choose , those Organisations that they feel will do the " Best Job ", in many cases, that perception is not always clear to the lower levels of management . Being " Numero UNO " tends to sway the result in so many events .

As President of UCI . p. mc quaid , dictates what he wants done , doubtlessly the lower eschelons of the UCI perceive the " Good Sense " in responding promptly to that decision ? After all his pay grade is higher , so he effectively bears more responsibility ? Being the " Highest Paid Salaried Staff Member " , you would think that the President , would be the PERSON to SAFEGUARD the UCI Constitution ?

Apparently , there is some confusion at present , as to WHAT is in the UCI Constitution ? Since the Creation of the UCIIC in October 2012 , matters at the UCI Office in Aigle seem to be running amuck ? It would appear that rather than consensus in the management of the UCI , a dictatorship has emerged , as just about every decision of recent months have been announced by none other than mc quaid , as he seeks to create the impression that UCI could not function without his presence ? In fact , in the recent past , he has said " UCI will lose it's place at the Olympics , if he is not President "! This is petty blackmail even if true ?

Since 29th June , according to the UCI Constitutional requirements , the Nominations for the Presidential Election have been closed . Yet time and again the Media are reporting NEW Events surrounding the FALSE IMPRESSION that mc quaid is a LEGITIMATE Nomination . Whilst some would sympathise with mc quaid's desire to continue to enjoy the good life of the past 8 years , more employees than most people realise , would happily see him lose out on the 27th September , SHOULD HE FIND A WAY ONTO THAT BALLOT !

Constitutionally he stands disqualified :

WHAT is the UCI and WHO are its participants :

 UCI members are the national federations (art. 4)

This article excludes the UCI from any kind of relationship with affiliates and members of the national federation.
From this rule it is clear the reason why, in the UCI Statute, there are no rules that cite the single person (individual): simply because the UCI is composed by a single type of associated (Members), and precisely the only national federations.

On the contrary to the UCI, the national federations have two types of members: affiliates (clubs) and members (natural persons).
However, it is obvious that some references to natural persons are included in the UCI Statute: with reference to the composition and access procedures to the various organs and bodies established by the same UCI Statute.

On the contrary to the UCI, the national federations have two types of members: affiliates (clubs) and members (natural persons).
However, it is obvious that some references to natural persons are included in the UCI Statute: with reference to the composition and access procedures to the various organs and bodies established by the same UCI Statute.


UCI rule :   Nominations for UCI President must be submitted by the national federation of the applicant (Article                     51/1).
                  In order to be advanced in candidacy for the UCI presidency, a member of a national federation need                   to ask his national federation to nominate him, since he is not allowed to do it themselves.

Having been rejected by his HOME FEDERATION , the Irish Cycling Fed. in June , mc quaid sought by joining the Swiss Fed , one day earlier , to be nominated . Recently that sought out  Nomination was rescinded !

EACH person seeking Membership of a UCI registered Cycling Club , needs to abide by the Rules & regulations laid out by the Constitution :

  "  UCI Cycling Rules "

Part I – General organisation of cycling as a sport

Chapter I
Licence-Holders
1.1.001 The licence is an identity document confirming that its holder undertakes to respect the constitution and regulations and which authorise him to participate in cycling events.

1.1.002 No-one who does not hold the requisite licence may participate in a cycling event organised or supervised by the UCI, the UCI continental confederations, the UCI member federations or their affiliates.

1.1.004 Anyone requesting a licence thereby undertakes to respect the constitution and regulations of the UCI,…

1.1.009 A licence holder may hold the licence of only one national federation.

DID YOU NOTICE ....." ONLY ONE "?

Categories of licence holders
1.1.010 A licence shall be required for:… list the type of licenses ….
Should a licence holder carry out multiple roles within cycling, he must apply and be licensed for each of these roles.

Issuing procedure
1.1.001 The licence shall be issued by the federation of the country where, according to the legislation of that country, the applicant has his main residence at the time of application. He shall remain affiliated to that federation until the expiry of the licence, even if he changes country of residence.
1.1.012 National federations shall refuse to issue a licence in the event of an irregular application.

DID YOU NOTE :..."  main residence at the time of application "!

Returning to the UCI Statute, it says:

Art. 3  The UCI will carry out its activities in compliance with the principles of:
a) equality between all the members and all the athletes, licence-holders and officials, without racial, political, religious, or other discrimination;

Because of the quandary that mc quaid found himself , UCI sought outside " advice ",  from a WELL KNOWN LEGAL Entity : Baker McKenzie , who used M. Olivier Ducrey as their principle correspondent in this matter . On 19th August , BakerMcKenzie responded to the task given them by the UCI .

 However , had they been asked the PROPER QUESTION , What would their answer have been ? What should have been asked is  

  "  Does Pat McQuaid’s candidacy respect the rules of the UCI Constitution and Statute? "

What should also be asked of BakerMcKenzie :

  " Are you certain that the provided legal advice is confirming the rules that millions of license-holders of the national federations (therefore of the UCI) are required to abide? "

Equality, dictated by art. 3 of the UCI Statute, must be respected. Mr. Pat McQuaid should be prosecuted in order to the infringment of art. 1.1.009 (Regulation of Sport Cycling UCI) and consequently of the articles below too:

UCI Rules cycling regulations
1.1.004 Anyone requesting a licence thereby undertakes to respect the constitution and regulations of the UCI, the UCI continental confederations and the UCI member Federations, as well as to participate in cycling events in a sporting and fair manner. He shall undertake, in particular, to respect the obligations referred to in article 1.1.023.
As from the time of application for a licence and provided that the licence is issued, the applicant is
responsible for any breach of the regulations that he commits and is subject to the jurisdiction of the disciplinary bodies.

WHILST i am not entirely " Au Fait " with the totality of the " UCI Constitution " , i feel sure that the above items cover the " VALIDITY of a Nomination !

Since the above Rules have NOT BEEN MET , there is from my POV , no VALID NOMINATION of mc quaid for the Presidential  Election Ballot of 27th September 2013 !

UCIIC is refusing to cooperate with the UCIIC!!

COMEDY CENTRAL can now be found if you arrive in AIGLE ! During recent days we have been treated to the Comedy that is the " Lance Interview " !

 Resulting from this " Event ", we have had utterances by Heinous ,

http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/verbruggen-denies-responsibility-for-cyclings-problems

 he who stated " NEVER ;  Never ,  never ", last year  , in relation to Lance .

 Phat has jumped in  also with saying that the " UCIIC " , his and UCI's creation , cannot change the " Terms of Reference " , that he said THEY created , but i feel sure , he or his colleagues drafted for the Commission as a guide  !

USADA led by Travis Tygart had this to say back in December 2012 , some time after my " Snowjob blog :

“(This) obviously calls into question the UCI’s commitment to a full and thorough investigation and creates grave concern that the UCI has blindfolded and handcuffed this independent commission to ensure a pre-determined outcome“

 WADA , in the form of David Howman , has expressed their requirement , that Lance state UNDER OATH ,

http://playtrue.wada-ama.org/news/wada-encourages-armstrong-to-confess-to-anti-doping-authorities/

 any information he wishes to offer , and also , have stated they cannot co-operate with " UCIIC " ,


 until their " Terms of Reference " are changed , something they wish to do . USADA are in agreement with WADA and require the same conditions to apply before they hear out Lance , or participate with the UCIIC inquiry .

Now we have " UCIIC " tell UCI , they will not do their job , unless they are allowed to change the Original " Terms of Reference "!
http://www.uciic.org/press-release/

This next item is a request by " UCIIC " for witnesses , that do not require an " Amnesty " , to be able to participate , i have replied , but do not expect an invitatation , cycling the " Routes of the Grand Tours and talking to those racing and supporting the racers , is not worth much more than " El Diablo's contribution  :

http://editor.des07.com/vo/?FileID=03a7278b-0340-4cfd-93d1-2680e094d3f6&m=494e59b2-ac98-4e59-84b0-ee2d35309d4c&MailID=25854363

When i wrote my Blog " Snow Job " , i was highly Critical of the " Terms of Reference " and anticipated that the Three Highly Respectable Panel Members , were unlikely to be able to work with the " T of R " that was hoisted on them . Today they proved my prediction to be correct .

http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/independent-commission-urges-uci-to-agree-to-truth-and-reconciliation-process

Dick Pound currently a member of IOC , formerly the President of WADA until 2006 & also of  IOC had this opinion  to add to the situation , after seeing reports of Lance's relevations to Oprah  :

http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/pound-says-ioc-may-drop-cycling-from-olympics-on-armstrong-confession

As many will know Jaimie Fuller , sued UCI for Millions in October and then in November called a Conference in London . Out of this was created " Change Cycling Now "!  UCIIC then with their  old " T o R " in place , decided to call " CCN " to be witnesses at the inquiry . CCN consulted with USADA & WADA and seeing their decision about cooperating , issued the following statement :

http://www.changecyclingnow.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/CCN_PRESS_RELEASE_160113.pdf

Nicole Cooke , World Champion and Gold Medal Olympian Woman Cyclist , retired this week , but , not quietly ! Here is her Retirement statement !

http://www.nicolecooke.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=130:nicoles-retirement-statement&catid=1:latest-news&Itemid=18

There are a few people like David Walsh , of the Sunday Times and Author of " The Seven Deadly Sins " amongst other master pieces , that have a great sense of Humour . Here is a recent Tweet of his :

David Walsh ‏@DavidWalshST

As interesting as it will be if LA takes down UCI bosses, it will be fascinating if he accuses bosses of Tailwind Sports.#whatdidtheyknow?

Another Blog Master , posing as a " Comedian " , offered these Tweets :

the Inner Ring ‏@inrng

If cycling was ejected from the Olympics they could replace it with "Press Release Tennis" where sports bodies lob statements back and forth

the Inner Ring ‏@inrng

UCI says "if WADA is serious" it should establish Truth & Reconciliation process for doping in all sports, not just call for this in cycling

the Inner Ring ‏@inrng

As @irishpeloton points out the UCI is still unsure if Armstrong was doping. Here's an except of today's press releasepic.twitter.com/31f61AYc

Paul Kimmage has booked a seat to Switzerland for Lance , as can be seen from these tweets  :

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2. 1hPaul Kimmage ‏@PaulKimmage

   Lance Armstrong has one chance to repair some of the damage he has inflicted on the sport. Have reserved him a seat on the Jumbo bound...

1. 1hPaul Kimmage ‏@PaulKimmage

   ...for Switzerland in the hope that he'll take it.

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   Paul Kimmage ‏@PaulKimmage

   Sorry Lance, it's in economy class #youarenotworththeseat

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WE CYCLING FANS , LIVE IN EXCITING TIMES !

SEARCHING FOR A LEGACY ?

When the " FAT LADY sings , the Game is OVER "!  phat is currently rocking the boat , so hard , that he is about to fall out ! Weeks after the " www.changecyclingnow.org petition came about , he is finally voicing his displeasure !  Acting to preserve his legitimacy , he is on the attack , claiming that the principals of " CCN " have a biased view of the UCI and his stewardship !


Does McQuaid get up every morning and ask himself, "what stupid thing will I say today?"



Here are a few of his remarks today :

  “  It seems clear to me that their leader, Jaime Fuller (who runs the clothing company Skins) is seeking to further his own business interests," McQuaid told AFP. "Then there is a journalist who wants to promote a book coming out shortly and a haematologist who claims to have a method of detecting blood transfusions for the next Tour de France. Why are they not working with the UCI or the World Anti-Doping Agency?    ”

Copied from :  http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/mcquaid-change-cycling-now-not-a-part-of-cycling

Further down the article , he asks what Greg LeMond , has done for Cycling in the past 25 years ?
  
  "  What have you done for cycling in the past 25 years?’ The answer is nothing,”

Even I , an outsider , is aware of the fact that Greg Lemond , won the 1990 " Le Tour " , then went on to create a Bike Company , apart from ALL the other matters that he has been involved with over the years ! 

A few of Greg LeMond's accomplishments , follow :


Copied from elsewhere :

 "  We will skip by Greg winning 2 Tours and a Worlds in the last 25 years - but for a man who has done "nothing" in cycling you sure did want to sue him, Right.

Also in the last 25 years (and not discussing aero bars and helmets, which most everyone readily acknowledges):

...led the Ti and Carbon revolutions (by proactively being the first to introduce them to the Pro peloton)...
...first to use drop bars
...first to use carbon forks
...first to use road suspension forks

...popularized spin bikes...

In the last 25+ years
...first to use a cycling computer
...first to use clipless pedals
...first to use hardshell helmet

He even used electronic shifting.

Now, shall we ask again who has done more for cycling when Pat doesn't even have anything in the positive column?

The question is a joke and Phat is a Pharce " .


Whilst disparaging others , phat is quick to " big himself "!

“People involved in cycling who I work with every day know what I have achieved as president.”

The feeble applause will be led by his Family , many of whom are involved with the Cycling Industry and other members of the " Swill Trough " , of which  he has control  !    

Looking at the results of this period , 1990 to present day , what has the UCI done to fight the greatest menace to Cycle Racing , " EPO " , and " Blood Doping " ? Even this year we see David George , one time member of an Armstrong Team , given a Two year Sanction for Anti Doping Offences !  Can phat claim success , when NOTHING has changed ?  Even the few advances that UCI has achieved were being created prior to phat taking the " reins "!

In recent days i have seen reports of a New Series of Races being projected to start in 2014 . This Initiative was brought about by the Czech Owner of the Quickstep Team , investing Time , Effort and Money . This Initiative is being considered favourably by the Owners of the Grand Tours . Amaury Sports Org. , owner of " Le Tour " and an investor in the Giro d'Italia and Vuelta Espana asked that UCI be involved , and thus the project was brought to tthe attention of UCI , who will now claim it as their own ?

Realising that he has lost any semblence of credibility , phat has created an additional " Stakeholders Commission " that will run independently of the " UCI Independent Commission ", which was  announced after the USADA Reasoned Decision . This Additional Commission will be conducted by the international auditing firm KPMG, a Dutch firm , which is one of the Big Four auditors . Their task : " will be to carry out a review of the governance of the UCI, as well as that of the Cycling Anti-Doping Foundation (CADF) " .   There will be a report produced , in time for its findings , to be debated in the consultation process . In addition, the UCI announced the discussion topics for the Stakeholders, will be divided into four “pillars”:
 globalisation;
 anti-doping;
 riders;
 the sports calendar.

 “In addition to all this , governance issues will be considered in all four pillars.”

Last week phat called on " Stakeholders to make submissions to the UCI by the 10th December about " Cycling's Bright Future " ! I wonder whether those making submissions caused so much alarm that phat decided on this " Commission " , so as to regain some of his lost ground ? If the " Terms of Reference " are similarly narrow as those of the  " UCI Independent Commission " then my POV , is that we will see more smoke and mirrors !

Change Cycling Now has made such an impact that the " UCIIC " has called on them to make submissions . Currently there are 4600 signed to the Petition created by "" CCN " , calling for the dismissal of phat & heinous .

 Here is what Jaimie Fuller is reported to have said about the approach of " UCIIC " to " CCN " :

http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/ucis-independent-commission-wants-change-cycling-now-input

"We were approached immediately after yesterday's press conference in London and today I met with legal representatives of the commission," said CCN's creator, Jaimie Fuller. "I shall discuss the approach with the other members of the Change Cycling Now panel and we will consider the appropriate action."

As yet i have not seen , the reply from CCN to " UCIIC "! One thing is certain , not ALL that wish to make submissions are happy with the " Terms of Reference "!  WADA has submitted the following Tweet :
  

WADA-AMA ‏@wada_ama

WADA confirms meeting with UCI independent commission lawyers and notes concerns over terms of reference #no2dopinghttp://tinyurl.com/aopalcn 

This is the Cyclingnews article , setting out in more detail their reservations :

http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/wada-president-has-concerns-about-uci-independent-commission

Many other parties have expressed their disapproval of the " T of R " , since their publication .

With the Swiss Athorities considering Paul Kimmage's submissions last month , i am left wondering what phat can claim as " HIS LEGACY ",  for the years that , we , the cycling fans , have had to endure , during the period of mismanagement , under his stewardship ?

With phat claiming UCI as a democracy , i was reminded of a comment that i read today  :

"  While I think Lemond's qualifications as the UCI leader can be debated, saying "the UCI is a democracy" as a defensible argument made me laugh a bit. 

But I might be wrong, we've also had the "Democratic" republics of Congo, Korea and the Germany for comparison. They had their electoral systems in place too.

Most of the leaders of these democracies could be regarded as " Despotic " if not as " War Criminals " deserving of sentencing by the Hague Court !

Noticed some  " Clinic Comments "  about phat's latest misfire to the media :

Yesterday, 21:41

Dr. Maserati  Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 8,499

I have to say it is actually one of the funniest things I have read in cycling for a while - and when you think Pat has competition from Ligget that's quite a task. Lets take it from the top: Quote: "It seems clear to me that their leader, Jaime Fuller (who runs the clothing company Skins) is seeking to further his own business interests," Yes Pat - that is why Fuller is suing you guys, as you and the cabal have damaged the sport. Quote: "Then there is a journalist who wants to promote a book coming out shortly" Hmm, whats that book about again? Quote: ...and a haematologist who claims to have a method of detecting blood transfusions for the next Tour de France. Why are they not working with the UCI or the World Anti-Doping Agency?” Did Ashenden make that claim - of course not. Also, Ashenden did work with the UCI and he says you owe him some money, which he will give to the Kimmage fund. Quote: “They have discussed nothing with us; they only spoke of their own interests for two days in London,” McQuaid said. “They are not part of cycling, they have no mandate, no status, but they do have a conflict of interest." Yes Pat - they are not talking with you, they are talking about you - and I doubt you would want to take their call. Quote: “Greg was a great cyclist who I’ve known since the time when I was the organizer of the Tour of Ireland back in the 1980s, but I would ask him: 'What have you done for cycling in the past 25 years?’ The answer is nothing,” McQuaid said. “I find it a little bit arrogant for him to say he is prepared to serve as interim president of the UCI. The UCI is a democracy, there is an electoral system in place. If he wants to, he can always seek the support of his national federation and stand for election next September.” We will skip by Greg winning 2 Tours and a Worlds in the last 25 years - but for a man who has done "nothing" in cycling you sure did want to sue him, Right. Quote: “People involved in cycling who I work with every day know what I have achieved as president.” And your family thank you for it. Quote: “If they say our attitude was inadequate, we’ll take the necessary measures to ensure that this sort of thing won’t happen again in the future with a big name rider,” he said. “In the USADA report on Armstrong, there were many accusations that we reject. The UCI is serene and convinced that the independent commission will show that these allegations are not justified as the UCI has always been a pioneer in the fight against doping. “I think there is enough proof that the state of cycling is completely different today to what it was in the Armstrong era.” So, when you say something that happened with Armstrong (woops) wouldn't happen with another big name rider we have to ignore that you were attempting to delay admitting Contadors positive?

  "  The only reason that McQuaid is still President of the UCI is that the system is not democratic. Just look at the corrupt national federations. Another great example of irony from fat Pat.
Even more relevant is the fact that Hein rigged the 2005 UCI presidential election (the only one where Pat was opposed) so Pat would win. Expect more of the same next year."

  "  After a week where we saw unbelievable stupidity with the Katusha announcement, then Alberto's amicable settlement (check the CAS language used, not by accident...), we now have Pat deciding to publicly take on CCN and rubbish an initiative which few people have heard of, let alone who is in it and what their positions are. Thanks Pat for the additional media coverage."

  "  Not sure what PR advice he got, or whether he ignored it, but all he has done, as he did by taking on Kimmage in originally announcing legal proceedings, is to give credence to the CCN cause and make a yet bigger turkey of himself in the media."

  "  Good on ya Pat, little need for fans to try to remove you, you're doing a great job furthering the cause yourself. "

CAN WE ALL , write , tweet , phone and Lobby the relevant people to observe the UCI Constitution processes ?


Patrick McQuaid's re-election as President could be the KEY ? UCI Article 51 provides sufficient access to the " removal process " !

Rather than trying to influence the majority of National Federations not to vote for McQuaid's re-election it would be more direct, more certain and economical , to concentrate on one National Federation - Cycling Ireland.


  UCI Article 51states :

1. The candidates for the presidency shall be nominated by the federation of the candidate.

The candidates for the nine other elected offices shall be nominated by the respective continental confederations.

2. Under penalty of inadmissibility, the nominations must be written in English or in French and deposited at the registered office of the UCI ninety days prior to the date of the Congress.
Kneecap McQuaid by lobbying Cycling Ireland to not nominate McQuaid for re-election in 2013.

FINALLY , i found a report of the letter to Katusha , from the " Licencing Commission "!

 Nothing to do with " UCI " ?

This tweet has the link , to the photo of the letter , which i am unable to copy :

the Inner Ring ‏@inrng

"Dear Katusha we'll explain things soon". Note the non-UCI letterhead, Licence Commission semi-independent from UCIpic.twitter.com/CbXOWljd

Those interested in HOW Pro World TEAMS ARE SELECTED ", can check out the following :

EMAIL comments to Sky News today ; Friday 14 Dec 2012 :

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  "  Watching your report at 930GMT on Sky News , in Austria , i saw your footage of " Pat Mc Quaid's " views on Greg Lemond !

My blog www.parrabuddy.blogspot.com reveals more for your " OVERWORKED staff " to consider !
Also a visit to www.changecyclingnow.org will reveal the extent that Mc Quaid is out of step with the truth of his situation !

Will post this to the blog , since i doubt that your people will show other than bias to Mc Quaid ( I call him phat , as do others ) & co !

Now changing channel to ORF to watch the skiing ! Perhaps your team would find that there are Brits interested in Chemmy & others ?



FYI : this comment required numerous pages in your website to find ! Used 12MB at 16byte/sec ! OUTRAGEOUS that you make it so difficult for the " public " to express their POV !"

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http://www.skysports.com/opinion/story/0,,16299_8309970,00.html

Can see why NOBODY saw fit to reply to this biased report !

Saw the Sky News report at 9.30GMT , today , showing "phat Mc Quaid's  " derogatory remarks about Greg LeMond and suggest you read www.parrabuddy.blogspot.com to get a clearer picture of what is " REALLY GOING ON "!

Fact is " phat is on the fire " , now looking at an exit strategy , though will likely be " dragged out " of his mismanaged position ! Falling on his " Sword in an honourable way " is unlikely !

Signing onto the www.changecyclingnow.org Petition will help to speed his exit !

Add yourself to the following also :

http://www.change.org/petitions/wada-create-an-amnesty-in-all-sports …
&
http://www.change.org/en-GB/petitions/office-of-the-governor-general-of-australia-create-the-means-for-a-sports-amnesty-in-australia#invite …

http://www.facebook.com/AmnestyForAllSportsAthletesNow?skip_nax_wizard=true

Sky Sports response :
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Sorry, the servers are currently under heavy load; Your View has been disabled.
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Do they think i want to waste another 20MB on people that ONLY report ONE side of a story ?


Those hearing of the successful " YORKSHIRE " Le Bid " can visit my post in August , when i rode with Francesco Moser ! Photos of us both wearing the " Le Bid shirt in St Johan in Tirol , are to be found there !



Saturday 15th DEC

Sad to see that Newtown , CT , USA , was visited by Evil , that is allowed to continue to exist , because the " NRA Org. " , is funding any politician , that advocates in favour of the Second Amendment !

GO TO :

http://www.change.org/en-GB/petitions/president-of-united-states-of-america-repeal-the-2nd-amendment

Help to change the GUN CULTURE  , NOW ! 

 More of my views on this matter in :    www.skippyaus.blogspot.com