Rock Racing manages negative attention in Leogrande aftermath

Michael Ball (far left) with Kayle Leogrande at the 2008 Tour of California.

Michael Ball (far left) with Kayle Leogrande at the 2008 Tour of California. (Image credit: Mark Johnson)

Rock Racing Team Manager Michael Ball is dealing with the negative impact on his team following the suspension of his rider, Kayle Leogrande, by the USA anti-doping agency. The Continental team based in the USA, known for contracting riders linked to doping investigations, confirmed Leogrande will not be on the 2009 roster.