http://www.sbnation.com/users/jack376 Posts made by jack376 on SB Nation http://www.podiumcafe.com/2008/6/8/548147/aso-vs-uci jack376 Sun, 08 Jun 2008 14:35:16 -0000 <p>What do you think about the ASO/UCI feud? I have a write up concerning this on my blog. I would be interested in hearing everyone's opinion.</p> <p>Introduction:</p> <p>This past week, we learned that ASO bought into a significant stake of Unipublic (49% to be exact), the organization that controls the Vuelta. This continues the negative trend in pro cycling as we see ASO becoming a monopoly in the sport. With ASO controlling a large number of the major races, they have effectively become the Microsoft of cycling. I see many similarities between ASO vs UCI and Microsoft vs all other software companies. Microsoft uses bullying tactics to get their way; ASO uses bullying tactics to get their way. Microsoft buys their competitors; ASO buys their competitors. But before we totally blame ASO (or Microsoft) for all of this mess, we have to consider how they became the Goliaths of their industries.</p> <p>Read more <a href="http://savethelegs.com/index.php/aso-vs-uci-1">here.</a></p>