So I just don't know what to think about this; Johan Bruynel is taking Contador, Leipheimer, and a good bit of the discovery squad on over to Astana. Yes, Astana, the team created to support Vinokourov, one of few riders I actually loathe. When I heard that the team unit itself was disbanding, that was a slightly down day, I have enjoyed rooting for the various versions of the team over the years. I do miss the Postal days. Anyway, I don't know if I can get behind Astana. Seems like it was a pretty dirty squad. Maybe the Disco boys will clean it up. We'll see. Other than them, I'm not sure who I can get into.
Last week I found a bike in the bushes at work. Somebody had taken a cheap BMX frame, put a 27" wheel fork on it with a 27 inch wheel, and put a cruiser bar on it. Like a little BMX chopper. If it had been done a little differently and maybe painted, it could have been pretty pimp. In any case, I now have an extra set of platform pedals. :) I am considering seeing if I can resurect the frame using the mag wheels from the folder.It would need a fork and new bars too.
Also on the funmobile side of things, the rack I ordered for my Jeep (in August!) finally came in. This enables me to haul my bikes and gear around again. Between the Thule Velo Vice trays my bro-in-law gave me last year and the my massive roof box, I can finally carry anything I need in/on the Jeep. I can potentially carry up to 5 bikes and gear and four people. Or more likely 5 bikes and just me... I am looking forward to riding in Shutesbury, MA again. There's a wicked hill there, 2 miles of perfect S-turns on recent pavement. Last time there I was coasting at 35mph for over a mile and three quarters. It is a ridiculous amount of fun. I'll be riding there in 2 weeks again.
