Was playing some futbol last evening when a guy rode by on a nice bike in some classy kit. I couldn’t stop staring and the other team scored on us (I was playing in the back), I didn’t let on what distracted me, in order to keep hidden the depths of my cycling obsessed from the footballers. It was so refreshing! I either see folks in boring…

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I love the FDJ kit, no matter what color bibs. AND, I like the AG2R kit as well. F the boring all black or black and white kits. So many ugly ones out there. Red and black are ugly too.

@frank He actually hibernates most of the year, so he’s usually pretty lethargic when I let him out. Hey, just like with the Rules, I have my own standards. It was fun when people started wearing colorful, stripey socks and such. Now that people are trying to sell full white kits with unicorns and ice cream cones on them…I’m not feeling it at…

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Oh, and did anyone else notice Dumoulin’s Maglia Rosa was not a full zip jersey? Goddamn, he was probably angrier than ever to be in the lead on that day!

^ 150 miles. What are those? Oh man, The Accidental COTHO? What a superb chapter title! That is aVVwesome. Also, cannot imagine racing 60 km with a soiled chamois. That sounds like torture!

As for music, first time I saw TOOL live, Maynard performed in black body paint and a black speedo, looking like a character out of their early videos. Bald head, covered in black paint, as was every bit of his skin. I then saw him a few months later with A Perfect Circle. He performed behind a white sheet and “had” hair to his waist. He’s…

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Goddamn, how timely, as always! I recently made a commitment to keep the kit simple, as much as I like bright colors. All white shoes, all white socks, black bibs (of course) and simple jerseys, with a black or white helmet and black or white shades. I was walking my dogs yesterday evening when someone pedaled by on a bike, covered in all…

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And, congratulations on the book! Must feel awesome to get a second one under ye belts. Good job, Keepers!

@Rick Now ya tell me! I completely didn’t bother tuning in. Sounds like I missed a good show!

I don’t know who raised them. I definitely live in a bubble on a daily basis, so when I go out in public these days I’m generally shocked at what people wear around town. It’s depressing. It seems, like with wealth and politics, we have two extreme ends. It’s either a dandy who looks to be model for the clothing company, far, far too done up for…

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@frank Oh god, I’m absolutely thrilled the oversized belt buckle trendy has died. I guess Tom was too busy on training rides to hear the news. I really thought those were some ugly as belts. (Also thrilled the deployment of cargo pants as “biz cas” has died, HATED seeing people in shirts and ties…with cargo pants. Eck!) And thank you for…

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VSP PICKS (2nd Rest Day Swaps):

1. Quintana
2. Nibali
3. Yates
4. Dumoulin
5. Kruiswijk

@Buck Rogers My son turned 1 year old last week, so I have little time to ride bikes, much less watch others riding them. I know everyone has a busy life as well, but I can’t help but feel a bit sad how quiet this Community has become of late. It was a constant source of engagement, fun, learning, and entertainment in my life for quite a few…

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Wow, sad news on Scarponi. As the father of a new son, very sad to see his two sons and wife. Ugh.

VSP PICKS:

1. Sagan
2. van Avermaet
3. Boonen
4. Naesen
5. Terpstra

@Brett Agreed! But not fucking me. That was awful. If any of the folks with a bad sense of humour were around, let’s NOT forget he was also picking up a steed produced by a company that tried to fuck over a Follower AND a kind donor to the VSP. Hoisting that bike made it worse. And so did the black fucking socks. Lads, stop comparing cross…

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Picks. VSP PICKS:

1. Sagan
2. van Avermaet
3. Gilbert
4. Durbridge
5. Boonen

I was just thinking this morning as I was walking my dogs…Damn, these next two weekends are FAR better than Christmas, or any other time of year, for cycling fans. Hard to believe the Ronde and the Hell of the North are on tap!! Let’s talk about other seasons this many guys were riding this well. Greg VA, Sagan, Kwiatkowski, Boonen, Gilbert,…

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Goddamnit. Was away at a wedding and totally forgot about the race! Fucking hell. Goddamnit. Greg VA is certainly making us forget all those 2nd places…

As crazy as it might be to take life lessons from a twenty year old who rides a bicycle all day…Sagan’s philosophy is pretty fucking incredible. No stress, no worries. Tranquilo at all times. Train your ass off. Race your ass off. Do you maximum. If you succeed, awesome. If not, shake the lads hand and look towards next weekend with no…

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