Fanini leaving the door open for Gerlach

Chad Gerlach (Amore e Vita/McDonald's)

Chad Gerlach (Amore e Vita/McDonald's) (Image credit: Amore e Vita)

American Chad Gerlach's return to cycling following a six-year drug habit and time spent panhandling and homeless was a heart-warming story that made for inspirational reality television this summer. But recent his slide back into his former ways came as a shock to his Amore & Vita team manager Cristian Fanini.

Laura Weislo
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Laura Weislo has been with Cyclingnews since 2006 after making a switch from a career in science. As Managing Editor, she coordinates coverage for North American events and global news. As former elite-level road racer who dabbled in cyclo-cross and track, Laura has a passion for all three disciplines. When not working she likes to go camping and explore lesser traveled roads, paths and gravel tracks. Laura specialises in covering doping, anti-doping, UCI governance and performing data analysis.