Wisconsin Gov. Jim Doyle lobbied on Monday for Chicago’s bid to host the 2016 Summer Games and its plan to hold cycling events in his state.
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Doyle said he told the International Olympic Committee inspection team that Wisconsin was the ideal location for the cycling competition. He cited Wisconsin’s well-regarded bike trails, high percentage of bicycle riders and the major bike manufacturers headquartered in the state, including Trek Bicycle Corp. of Waterloo.
“We have a great bicycle racing culture in the state,” Doyle told reporters on a conference call. “It really is a very good fit.”