tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847712656239809973.post5929550524864463451..comments2007-06-17T17:41:02.832-04:00Sprocketboyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00002657522696618715noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847712656239809973.post-39508195001563925492007-06-17T17:41:00.000-04:002007-06-17T17:41:00.000-04:00Good to hear from you, Will. The adventure begins soon, and of course the Tour d'Alsace will be featured on these pages.<BR/><BR/>Being an expert at fixing flats is not a bad thing, but I may be beyond that now: I am bringing the new tubeless tires--le dernier cri in cycling tech--to Europe. And I think big ring climbing is limited to rolling hills in North Carolina!<BR/><BR/>One of the advantages of going to Europe is that "emergency" beers--or wine or pastries or ice cream--are conveniently located everywhere. A sign of a superior civilization.Sprocketboyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00002657522696618715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847712656239809973.post-62563191510738549992007-06-17T12:56:00.000-04:002007-06-17T12:56:00.000-04:00Hi Leslie,<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the enjoyable read. <BR/><BR/>Obviously the little you have forgotten about cycling and bikes is more than this "newbie" knows in total. <BR/><BR/>Although, unfortunately, recently I have become an expert at fixing flat tires. :-) <BR/><BR/>Key Cycling Tip: In general, Swiss mountain roads are MUCH better quality than French roads.<BR/><BR/>As to lightweight bikes, The Tour d'Alsace will be handicapped and lighter bikers will have to carry my camera - and more importantly my "emergency" beers.<BR/><BR/>:)<BR/><BR/>Hey, no fair climbing on the big ring - that will also be against the rules in France next month. <BR/><BR/>Anyway, great to hear you are feeling in good shape as your Euro adventure approaches. <BR/><BR/>Best regards,<BR/><BR/>WillWillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07841627220298561319noreply@blogger.com