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Well, the action at Le Tour has been pretty hot. First team time trial in years and possible Astana drama have made for quite the spectacle at not even a week in. We should all do a little pulling for Vande Velde — our ‘native son.’

This article in the Tribune today further solidified my lack of desire to own a car. Not only can I simply not afford one, congestion is only going to get worse — especially because I’ve noticed a decrase in trafficn and I don’t even sit in it. Let’s not even get started on the city’s parking debacle.

In addition to last week’s interview; take the survey and help out if you ride a Torker.

And, speaking of ‘cool,’ what’s up with this weather? Climate-change is getting real spooky. I’m afraind I’ll catch cold riding home in ths rain (I forgot fenders). Oh well. If post “sneeze” on Twitter I guess you’ll have your answer.

If there was ever a reason — albeit far-fetched — to dislike Levi Leipheimer, there is no longer. The man has my utmost respect. I know it helps that he lives in California, but the early-season training he puts in order to perform year-in and year-out at the TOC is amazing. His time-trial performance was ridiculous — even with last year’s still fresh in my mind. Wow. And Lance as domestique???

Whatever happens in the long run, this year will no doubt be a memorable one for American pro-tour cyclists.