USA Cycling announced Wednesday that Boulder native Jonathan Baker has been given a three-month suspension for his actions during the US Cyclo-cross national championship race in Kansas City in December. Baker tangled with fellow competitor Adam Myerson during the race, and while trying to extricate his bicycle from the wreck, threw a punch at Myerson's head.
While Myerson did not file a complaint himself, the event's Chief Referee did so after receiving several reports from witnesses. USA Cycling assigned an independent investigator to review the case, and the investigator ruled that Baker violated rule 105 (c) of the USA Cycling Rulebook - No licensee may assault or do battery to anyone connected with any event held under a USA Cycling permit.
