Good News Everyone!

My buddy Luke found an August issue of Bicycling magazine, and yes, I'm in it! It's in the spin section right after Chris Carmichael's feature. It seems appropriately nerdy, so I am pleased. Unfortunately my write up is a magazine exclusive and will not be found online, otherwise I'd have a link for you all.

What I don't understand is why Bicycling is previewing the Tour de France in the August issue. I mean, it starts July 7th and is over before August even begins. I understand that magazines come out early, but wouldn't you still have your July issue preview the Tour? I'm sure there's lots of research that shows planning your August issue around July events and publishing it in July is the way to go.

I'm still trying to decide who to pull for in the tour. I think Vino and the Astana team look the strongest, if only because they have the most doping rumors flying. Of course I'll pull for all the American riders, but I just can't see Levi winning it all. I'd be cool to see Li Fuyu win a stage, just because I don't think there's ever been a Chinese winner at the Tour, but that's a long shot. Any recommendations would be welcome, preferably someone not French, perhaps Belgian.

To get serious for a minute, I wanted to point out that if you're donating with a check, please make it out to 24 Hours of Booty and mail it to me. I'll turn it in at the event July 27th.