July 2009

[El Gordo]

Thanks BB -- that's helpful. I didn't realise that a bloke in a car has that direct an influence mid-race. Yep, I've picked up on the 'tension' between Armstrong and Contador, which adds to the fun.

It's still a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma though, as Churchill opined on the subject. Or was he talking about mastering the art of predictive texting? The different competitions, the jerseys, the stage types, the tactics in the final few kilometres -- it's an opaque minestrone, but I'm lovin' it. Main emotion though is just a sense of awe at the speed and power of these guys.

Oh yes, sorry for the thread hijack GM -- sounds like you're running really well at the moment. Good man. Glad someone is keeping the participatory flag flying while the rest of us are stapled to our armchairs. (Though I have at least been doing some walking this week. It's a start....)