I'm back on the bike again! It's been a tough first week. I'd like to be stronger, especially on the hills, but I have to say that all in all I'm happy to be riding at this point. Those 3 weeks off were starting to get tough on the mind.
Helping even more with my motivation is the great coverage of the Giro D'Italia provided by Universal Sports. If you are lucky, like me, you get the television channel and get to watch the coverage in great clarity. If not, you can still watch! Just go to their website and watch the video for the stage you'd like to see.
As much as I'm tired of hearing about Lance and his return, it is probably everyone's infatuation with him that has allowed us here in the states to get this great coverage of the race. By the way, the Giro is a three week race, just like Le Tour. The other grand tour is the Vuelta A Espana. So, in some weird way, thanks Lance, for riding again, and for riding another big race beside Le Tour.
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About the Author
- scycle
- Scott is your standard amateur cyclist. Cat 1 cross country mountain bike racer and a category 3 cyclocross racer he participates in a number of regional competitive events, but enjoys the soul of cycling and the simplicity of the ride. Recounting experiences and telling stories has become part of the riding, racing and traveling he does. This is the home for those stories. Toast yourself a bagel and enjoy your experience.
My Bikes
- Cannondale F500 - This bike is where it all began to spin out of control. For a long time it was the only bike. It has many good years and has seen many lives. These days the only original part on the bike, other than the frame itself, is the seatpost. The front derailleur would almost count, but it has been removed since the bike's current life is as a Single Speed.
- Scattante R-650 - Full of good parts and a mid-grade frame, this bike has taken me all over. It has been a trusty steed on the tarmac.
- Cannondale Scalpel - This highly specialized cross country racing mountain bike elevated my riding on the trails. With Shimano XTR drivetrain components it is the ultimate in off road racing machines.
- Blue CX 5.5 - The source of my most recent and ever growing passion, cyclocross. This is the latest bike to join my growing stable and has served well. It takes quite a beeting but stands up to the punishment. A combination of mid to upper level components and wheels makes this a fast machine on any 'cross course.
Books Recently Read
- Andy Pruitt's Complete Medical Guide for Cyclists
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