http://www.sbnation.com/users/mikelpearce Posts made by mikelpearce on SB Nation http://www.podiumcafe.com/2008/9/17/616256/usoc-apologizes-to-track-c mikelpearce Wed, 17 Sep 2008 15:49:56 -0000 <p>See velonews:</p> <p><a href="http://www.velonews.com/article/83310/the-us-olympic-committee-apologizes-for-slamming-cyclists">http://www.velonews.com/article/83310/the-us-olympic-committee-apologizes-for-slamming-cyclists</a></p> <p>A little late, I would think ...</p> <p>The article quotes one of the cyclists as saying that they were treated like children by the USOC.&nbsp; I seem to recall that a number of PdC members (including me) were incensed at USOC's treatment of the cyclists and surmised that the "apology" issued by the cyclists was mandated by USOC.&nbsp; Turns out that is exactly what happened.&nbsp; Free speech indeed ...</p>