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*** BMX Rider Suspended After Drug Test ***

Colorado Springs, Colo. (AP) — 08/28/2008



The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency says BMX rider Michael Kapes
has accepted a two-year suspension after testing positive
for anabolic steroids.

USADA says a urine sample from the 20-year-old Florida
rider tested positive March 15 at the National Bicycle
League's Gator Nationals.

It was Kapes' first offense. The sanction began July 7,
when his provisional suspension was accepted.

Kapes is disqualified from all competitive results since March 15.

CC - The Associated Press (AP) Wire.


Official USADA PR:
BMX ATHLETE, KAPES, ACCEPTS TWO-YEAR
SUSPENSION FOR DOPING VIOLATION

Colorado Springs, Colo. 08/28/2008
USADA announced today that Michael Kapes of
Northport, FL, a U.S. athlete in the sport of BMX, has accepted a
two-year period of ineligibility after testing positive for anabolic
steroids during the Gator Nationals competition.

Kapes, 20, tested positive for Boldenone, and 19-norandrosterone,
as the result of a urine sample collected at the National Bicycle
League's Gator Nationals on March 15, 2008 in West Palm Beach, FL.

These are prohibited as anabolic steroids under the USADA Protocol
and the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) Anti-Doping Rules, both
of which have adopted the World Anti-Doping Code, and the WADA
Prohibited List.

Kapes accepted the sanction which began on July 7, 2008, the day
his provisional suspension was accepted, in accordance with the UCI
(the sport's international federation) rules for a first offense.

He is also disqualified from all competitive results obtained on and
subsequent to March 15, 2008, the day the sample was collected,
including forfeiture of any medals, points and prizes.

In an effort to aid athletes, as well as all support team members
such as parents and coaches, in understanding the rules applicable
to them, USADA provides comprehensive instruction on its website
at www.usada.org on the testing process and prohibited substances,
how to obtain permission to use a necessary medication, and the
risks and dangers of taking supplements as well as performance-
enhancing and recreational drugs. In addition, the agency manages
a drug reference hotline, conducts educational sessions with National
Governing Bodies and their athletes, and proactively distributes a
multitude of educational materials, such as the Prohibited Substance
Guide, easy-reference wallet cards, periodic newsletters, and complete
athlete toolkits.

USADA is responsible for the testing and results management
process for athletes in the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Movement.
USADA is equally dedicated to preserving the integrity of sport through
research initiatives and educational programs.

CC - http://www.usantidoping.org/files/active/resources/press_releases/Press%20Release%20-%20Kapes%20-%20August%202008.pdf
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ADDED NEWS - 08/29/2008
Here is some Real Interesting news to go with this.
Michael Kapes tests positive for anabolic steroids
and gets Suspended. But this week end is seen
racing at the NBL BMX Grands in Louisville KY?

BMX Mania has photo shots of Kapes on the track
( http://www.bmxmania.com/Kapes0417001.jpg )
( http://www.bmxmania.com/Kapes0427001.jpg )
( http://www.bmxmania.com/Kapes0401001.jpg )

http://www.bmxmania.com/nblgrands08.htm

Vary Interesting We Say. A Suspended BMX
Rider racing at a BMX event anyways. Hmmmmm



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ADDED NEWS - Back in 2004

*** Wade Bootes banned for six months ***

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) -- 10/09/2004
Australian mountain biker Wade Bootes has been suspended
for six months after testing positive to a banned stimulant.

The Court of Arbitration for Sport imposed the ban after Bootes
returned a positive test at the Mont Sainte Anne Mountain Bike
World Cup in Canada.

Bootes competes on the MTB 4-Cross and BMX circuits.

The 30-year-old Queenslander is a former Australian
mountain bike and BMX cyclist of the year.

CC - The Associated Press (AP) Wire.

** Other Information about Wade Bootes:
WADE BOOTES' OFFICIAL WEB SITE!
http://www.wadebootes.com

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ADDED NEWS - Some Anti-Doping Sources:

USADA
http://www.usantidoping.org

BMX Athlete, Kapes, Accepts Two-Year Suspension
http://www.usantidoping.org/files/active/resources/press_releases/Press%20Release%20-%20Kapes%20-%20August%202008.pdf

THE MEDICAL COMMISSION
http://www.olympic.org/medical

IOC Issues Anti-Doping Rules For Beijing
http://www.phpbb88.com/genesbmx/viewtopic.php?t=4865&mforum=genesbmx

2,203 Anti-doping tests carried out
http://www.olympic.org/uk/news/olympic_news/full_story_uk.asp?id=2732

4,770 doping tests at the Beijing Games
http://www.olympic.org/uk/news/olympic_news/full_story_uk.asp?id=2782

08/11/2008 - Spanish Cyclist Doping In The Olympics
http://www.phpbb88.com/genesbmx/viewtopic.php?t=5258&mforum=genesbmx

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ADDED NEWS - 09/03/2008

BMX Founder Gets Sentenced

Victorville, CA -- 09/03/2008


Scot Alexander Breithaupt

One of the founders of Bicycle Motocross was
sentenced to five years and eight months in
prison for drug charges, but has a chance for
an early release to continue talking to children
about drug addiction, officials said Wednesday.

Scot Alexander Breithaupt, 51, of Oak Hills was
free for 90 days awaiting sentencing on a 2006
cocaine charge. He already spent two years in
the Adelanto Detention while fighting his case.

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