Facebook Comment exchange:
Me: “Be prepared for the weird :-)”
Chris: “Weird ... like my phone suddenly lighting up with a strange and random picture of a cowbell? :))))”
Me: “LOL ... um, that would be a "yes" C ... weird just happens sometimes!”
Hate to say but that wasn’t a random occurrence – and it was all Ro’s fault, she started it. :-) Okay, I hear those of you that don’t have a clue as to what I’m talking about (and isn’t that normal?) “HUH?” I know this will come as a total surprise to some of you (*snicker, snicker*) but I’m a full-fledged, self-confessed, cycling fanatic (and geek) and have many friends who also fit in that category (Rosemary (“Ro”) and Chris (“C”), being only two of many – yes, there are more than you think)!
Ro and I are going to be trekking to Silver City, New Mexico tomorrow for a race that begins today known as the Tour of Gila, a great American race in its 24th year, it being my fortune of attending for a 2nd time – fabulous!
Lance Armstrong rode this race last year, along with Levi Leipheimer and Chris Horner (great names in American cycling) and they helped elevate the race's profile. This year’s version will see Lance Armstrong and Levi Leipheimer riding (in Mellow Johnny's kit ... long story), again along with their Team RadioShack teammate, Jason McCartney (who rode for Saxo Bank last year).
This year there will be more competition on the International Pro level by the likes of Dave Zabriskie (Tour de France yellow jersey wearer and four time U.S. Time Trial Champion), Danny Pate and Tommy Danielson of Garmin-Slipstream making their way to the compete in this classic American race (riding in DZ Nutz kits ... once again THANKS UCI ... long story!)
AND for the first time, I'm actually going to get to meet (hopefully) one of the best U.S. sprinters ever - one with a moving personal story AND he is an "almost brand-new" American Citizen, Ivan Dominguez aka "The Cuban Missile" ... I may just pass out!
So, what are two very passionate cycling fanatics (geeks) to do in preparation for the trip except grab their cameras and (1) find the very best chalk for marking asphalt, and (2) find the very best COWBELLS – and compare them?
Ro's Cowbell
My Cowbell
….now if you don’t “get” “More Cowbell” – you really must watch the SNL More Cowbell skit … it is just the ticket, any fan of “anything,” needs to yell MORE COWBELL!
P.S. Thank you Rosemary for the inspiration for today's blog - cycling geek! :-)
Too funny...my kittie was laying next to me when I played the cow bells. Sorry Ro but 'stana just lay there for yours, Char's on the other hand...I need to stop the bleeding to my thigh and hope infection doesn't set in (heehee). Now you both know that you will have to be extra loud for those of us not there, and don't forget lots of pictures!!!! Have fun.
ReplyDelete:-) WOOT! I won -- um, sorry about the rips and claw marks Jo!
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