Boonen sorry, of course

Well it is a personal issue, isn't it? It's a stretch to say that cocaine will improve your cycling; rather it's a social, recreational drug for people with a bit of cash to play with. And a popular one at that. So when we get upset at Tom Boonen's lapse of judgement we are really getting upset at our own community, its double-standards and its penchant for social drugs of all kinds. Cocaine is but one; the biggest drug of choice by far, is alcohol. Do we get upset about cyclists or other sportspeople abusing alcohol? Perhaps not as often as we should...

From CN: Belgian Tom Boonen will not be sanctioned by his team for his positive cocaine test, it was announced Wednesday morning at a press conference in Wielsbeke, Belgium. The 27 year-old Quick Step rider apologised for his actions and said that he would take a short break from competition. The team continued to show its support for the sprinter, as did the sponsor, which prolonged its contract.

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