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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.

It’s tough to say this; but not only have I been a bit too busy to post on the blog a lot, I’ve also not been getting in much riding. But, like any good blogger/bicyclist I’m justt gonna barrel headlong back into both the best way I know how; with short and easy rides and with these bits of information:

I just got back from a business event in Keystone Colorado. Their mountain bike park didn’t even open ’till this past Friday but I can tell you, regardless of the lack of my own rubber-to-ground experience, that this place is a mecca for all serious cyclists. Check it out if you can!

Speaking of mountains, Le Tour begins Saturday! I am not a gambler nor even a good judge of sporting event outcomes, but I still think Contador will give the peloton hell. But I’ve got to pull a little for my all time favorite; Ivan Basso.

Finally, on the home-front, Ive been tuning up the blog and my bike. Changes are in the works, but check my Twitter for more frequent updates and be-friend me on Facebook. I just might be the life of the party — I know they can hook one up to a trainer, but this is dedication!

Ride safe over the holiday!

Congratulations to Tornado Tom! I knew he was going to do it again, but it’s amazing none the less. WIsh I could’ve seen the whole race (sounds like there were a lot of crashes). As for me, I’ll be racing Mountain Bikes(!?!?) this weekend. Check back in soon for more posts, though.