After Border Raid of Vehicle, Lodewick Proclaims Innocence

In a shocking development in the Lodewick missed-test scandal, San Rafael authorities confirmed that Lodewick, along with his fashion model wife, was stopped at the San Rafael-Kentfield border and was subject to a through search of his personal Audi.  Although a spokesman for the San Rafael P.D. issued a statement that this was part of a routine drug enforcement campaign, many are speculating that it was the large quantity of un-marked bottles found hidden under the carpet in the boot of his car that the police were tipped off about.  When subsequent laboratory tests confirmed that the bottles were indeed not drugs but a huge variety of hair and body care products, Lodewick claimed the personal care products were for his wife. With a reputation as a rider who cares almost more about his appearance than he does about results, Lodewick's claims were thin indeed.

In a statement taken by police at the local police headquarters, Lodewick stated for the record, "That while I may not indulge in the kind bud, I will always be a rider who drinks his share and abides by the rules of engagement.  PHRO's 1 shot penalty will not phase me in the least."

He then went on a 48 minute rant about "Those who would seek to seek to poison and destroy me."  

Lodewick let loose with a barrage of expletive filled statements including these, choice gems:

-"Hushvod is grasping at straws in his pathetic attempt to recapture last years glory.  He is finished...he just doesn't f***ing know it yet.  I will give him a map to the glue factory."

-"Let them bring on their 'sanctions.'  Like the great leader, Dr. King, 'I will overcome!'"

-"Frerericcio, bah!  He nurses his loss in the time trial like a wounded lamb.  Maybe he should do some more yoga today so he can pat himself on the back tonight after another 2nd place finish."

Lodewick apparently seems unconcerned with throwing down the gauntlet for the remainder of the MWC series but he may well find that he has few friends in the peloton remaining after the events of the past week.