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The Magnificient Seven.
2003...Virenque up there with his fans!I've been thinking highly, pardon the pun, of les grimpeurs. The mountain specialists that can effortlessly fly up a mountain. It's a beauty to behold. Steady rhythm. Eyes staring. Concentrating.Awesome to watc...
Thinkin\' of the 2003 P-R.
A Flandrian job well done!Can the 2003 Paris-Roubaix be called a truly gritty race? I should say so!I had the chance to view the exciting race on dvd and I was pleasantly reminded. That it was an uncharacteristically dry one and extremely dusty wa...
1954 re-visited.
The eagle soaring on top of the Col du Tourmalet!This 2010 Tour will re-visit Holland. A long time coming since starting in Amsterdam back in 1954. It was huge as the Tour celebrated it's 51st edition with the new twist of starting for the very first...
On the road.
Here's a photo essay of what I see along my wet bike route. I like the rain because it really brings out the colours in everything. Most disheartening is the aftermath of the major fire that occurred last week. It's just off the very busy Broadway st...
Rainy day upgrade!
Velcro strip = no more stress point!Last May I bought a waterproof cycling jacket in Portland (like that city). And just under 20 bucks I have a pretty good deal.Fast forward today, and with a few wet rides under my belt or over my shoulders, the j...
Thinkin\' again about P-R.
The nice & muddy 1970 P-R...Merckx is well out in front from his frustrated rivals.It's enough effort just to keep upright!From: Paris-Roubaix.Another stab into the inclement weather as I set out this morning for my P-R like ride. The forecast s...
