Sometimes the world is a truly cruel place. In what will certainly become a huge blow to PHRO, the Ken Hushvod Boosters, the township of San Rafael and Hushvold himself, rumors are circulating that former champion Ken Hushvod will not be at the start of the 2012 Marin Roubaix.
After signing a huge contract with Walgreens/HP earlier this year, Hushvod apparently lost significant control of his racing and personal schedule. Hushvod is apparently being compelled to ride in the Walgreens GP based in Deerfield, IL. Walgreens, a major sponsor and contributor to Hushvod's many charities has demanded his presence in the inaugural Deerfield race.
"I am devastated, truly devastated!" said a member of the Hushvod boosters found outside Cafe Roma in San Rafael. "I know Ken had big plans for this year's edition of the Marin World Cup. He has been so strong lately. I know he wanted the overall victory this year. Joos must change the date! The Marin Roubaix without Hushvod? The race will not exist for me!"
Apparently a few protesters outside the San Rafael Wells Fargo were asking for Joos Lodewick's head because of the date change of this ever popular race. However, it has been reported that even if the race was held on the normal Wednesday night, Hushvod would still be unable to attend. A high ranking official at Walgreens has stated that Hushvod will be "performing his contracted duties" for the entire week.
Hushvod and Walgreens/HP issued "no comment" at press time, and Joos Lodewick, PHRO president did not return several calls.
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