Dope pedaling

Today, former Tour de France winner Bjarne Riis came clean about doping. He used EPO during his 1996 title. This comes after admissions by stars including Erik Zabel and Ivan Basso. I'm wondering if cycling goes the opposite direction as baseball, and everyone admits to it. Of renowned players, only Jason Giambi has gone so far as these cyclists.

Also, the border collies are back at Foster Beach in Chicago, and the 2016 Olympic bid wants to turn sandhill crane habitat into an equestrian venue. Surely there's farmland somewhere else in Illinois that could be used for the horses.

Finally, the driftless area is finally headed out for an old-fashioned car camping trip tomorrow. Full report will be filed upon return.