Friday, June 19, 2009

Missy “The Missile” Giove Arrested for Transporting Marijuana

Missy Giove was one of the most daring downhill biking racers on the circuit before she retired in 2004. She won several championships and was known for her “take no prisoners” style of riding which led to numerous crashes and injuries in the process. Missy was also the rare lesbian athlete who didn’t need to come out because she was never in. She was always open about being a lesbian. In a sport like mountain bike downhill racing, which embraces the non-traditional more than more mainstream women’s sports, Missy was a popular star whose outrageousness endeared her to her fans of all sexualities. According to this article, it seems that Missy's zest for living life on the edge ( of legality in this case) extended beyond mountain biking.
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11 comments:

  1. kenJune 22, 2009 at 8:13 AM

    Missy Giove was also in the documentary 100% Woman about trans mountain biker Michelle Dumaresq. Giove was actually one of the few very supportive bikers among the women and she was in the documentary seeming really genuine about asking Michelle about her life, career, etc. And Michelle noted how important Giove's support, as an open lesbian and a cyclist many looked up to, was for her.

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  2. Pat GriffinJune 22, 2009 at 5:00 PM

    Thanks, Ken. I am not surprised to hear this. It just makes me more sad that Missy has apparently gotten herself into some real trouble.

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  3. ECJune 22, 2009 at 7:51 PM

    I remember reading (and re-reading) her profile in Sports Illustrated for Women several years ago. As a young (totally closeted) dyke athlete seeing someone out and successful was thrilling and scary.

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  4. Pat GriffinJune 23, 2009 at 8:57 AM

    EC, I am sure Missy has been a role model for many closeted and scared young lesbians. This latest chapter in her life makes me sad.

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  5. caluggJune 24, 2009 at 12:38 PM

    Ah damn.... Alas, and yet again, just because one has been a fabulous out dyke doesn't mean you're exempt from doing something really, really stupid.

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