SHATTERED DREAMS - THE CURSE OF SKIN COLORED KITS

It is with a heavy heart that I report my bid for a UCI ProTeam license has been denied.  Maybe it was my lack of sponsors (I don’t have any), or riders (does my 8 year old count?), or talent (definatley none of that!)...regardless of the reason, I am on the outside looking in.  In an effort to make myself feel better I will place the blame on the UCI points system…I have never had any ethics related issues, that has to count for something!

Oh well, I guess it will be me and the boys from Geox-TMC; they have Menchov (09 Giro winner) and Sastre (08 TDF winner) so I guess I can’t feel that bad.  The only way things could get worse for Geox is if they continue the trend of hideous kit courtesy of team management... yes I am talking to you Footon – Servetto.  Apparently they consulted the same designers for A&W...yeesh.

Step Away From The Donut!

Snow is falling and my bike is hiding in the basement.  Just a gentle reminder of how unforgiving lycra can be.  

He Did Not Just Do That?!

Good evening and what can I tell ya...?

In times when most cycling news revolves around Alberto’s “beef” with WADA, Novitzky going postal on Lance; or why Cav is angry/underpaid/underappreciated; it is refreshing to have something positive (other than drug tests) come out.  This weeks’ good news story comes from across the pond courtesy of the worlds best trials rider, Danny MacAskill.  Following up his unbelievable Inspired Bicycles film that initially launched him into the spotlight with 20 million hits on You Tube, Danny brings us his latest release, “Way Back Home”.  The riding in his latest flick is as inspiring and stunning as ever.  MacAskill does things on a bike that are seemingly impossible yet he hops, flips, drops, and rolls with a fluid grace that is mesmerizing.   So thank you Danny, you make me want to get out and ride!