Melissa Missy Giove

By Jason Blevins The Denver Post The marijuana haul from the Missy Giove bust all 400 pounds of it. Giove was used to making big money in bike racing. At the height of her career, she had a $450,000 sponsorship contract. (Courtesy of freemissy.com) Missy Giove lived her life astounding those around her. The iconic mountain biker, who resided in Durango for more than a decade, won 14 national titles and was the world champion downhill racer in 1994. She screamed down slopes on the edge of control, landing in either an ambulance or on the podium. Her persona — she dangled a dried ... Read Full Story

melissa missy giove- maribor99-rock - missyWILTON , NY (AP) - Former world champion mountain bike Melissa "Missy" Giovan is in the custody of federal authorities Thursday of drug costs after that they confiscated more than 200 kg marijuana in a truck north of New York was driving. U. S. Drug Enforcement Administration said Wednesday that officials Giovan 37 years, Chesapeake, Virginia. And 30 years of Eric Wilton Canora Tuesday were charged with conspiracy to possess and distribute over 100 kilograms of marijuana. The authorities say they seized nearly 400 lire to the boiler house and the car outside Canora Saratoga Springs, 25 miles north ... Read Full Story

Former professional downhill mountain bike rider Melissa ‘Missy’ Giove (37) and Eric Canori (30) have been arrested on charges of conspiring to possess and distribute almost 400 pounds of marijuana. U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration officials said Wednesday that the 37-year-old Giove, of Chesapeake, Va., and 30-year-old Eric Canori of Wilton were charged Tuesday with conspiring to possess and distribute more than 100 kilograms of marijuana. If found guilty, Giove and Canori could face up to 40 years in jail and a fine of up to $US2million. A DEA Special Agent told The Saratogian newspaper : "(Drug) trafficking can lead you downhill fast. From championship ... Read Full Story

Former professional downhill mountain bike rider Melissa ‘Missy’ Giove (37) and Eric Canori (30) have been arrested on charges of conspiring to possess and distribute almost 400 pounds of marijuana. U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration officials said Wednesday that the 37-year-old Giove, of Chesapeake, Va., and 30-year-old Eric Canori of Wilton were charged Tuesday with conspiring to possess and distribute more than 100 kilograms of marijuana. If found guilty, Giove and Canori could face up to 40 years in jail and a fine of up to $US2million. A DEA Special Agent told The Saratogian newspaper : "(Drug) trafficking can lead you downhill fast. From championship ... Read Full Story

This past Tuesday, former mountain biking world champion Melissa “Missy” Giove was arrested when nearly 400 pounds of marijuana was seized from her truck and home outside of Saratoga Springs New York. We feel for you, Missy. But how did you get caught? White girl drug dealers are never supposed to get caught: the cops let you get past road blocks, you’re rarely suspected for more than accessory, and you kill it because everyone would rather buy drugs from a nice-smelling, soft woman than some sketchy dude in a back alley who sweats a lot. Well, on second thought, Missy doesn’t look so soft ... Read Full Story