Quote Originally Posted by jobob View Post
Hincapie, Leipheimer, Vande Velde, Zabriskie opted out of Olympics

I had mixed feelings when it was announced that Taylor Phinney was selected to represent the US for the time trial; while I think Phinney is fabulous, Dave Z has been having a great season, and earlier this year he was quoted as hoping to be selected for the Olympic TT. How could they deny Captain America?

But now news comes out that Zabriskie asked not to be considered? Holy moley.
It's an odd article -- quotes a couple of the riders who declined selection stating how much they would like to go to the Olympics. I, too, have conflicted feelings about David Z not being selected. I likey Phinney, but Dave Z is much fun to watch.