Sunday, May 24, 2009

One stage to go


To the tune of "Home for a Rest"

You'll have to excuse me, I'm not at my best
I've been gone for a month, I've been bonked since I left
These so-called vacations will soon be my death
I'm so sick from the bike I need home for a rest.

We arrived in late-April and Belgium was cold
We searched for the web on the side of the road
We never saw nothin' but curious townsfolk
Kept the wind at our backs with the speed of our spokes

CHORUS:

You'll have to excuse me, I'm not at my best
I've been gone for a week
I've been bonked since I left
And these so-called vacations
Will soon be my deathI'm so sick from the bike
I need home for a rest
Take me home....

Elsy Jacobs our first race to war
Julie’s break showed that she was surely hardcore
Next up was the Swiss, large mountains would yield
The beautiful lakes and wonderful meals

- CHORUS -

Bern World Cup brought us and the fans to the streets
The three k long hill proved to be quite a feat
Then next down to France with the poppies around
“So What I’m a Rock Star” was the common sound

You'll have to excuse me, I'm not at my best
I've been gone for a month
I've been bonked since I left
And these so-called vacations
Will soon be my death
I'm so sick from the bike
I need home for a rest
Take me home....

The gas tank is empty, L’Aude’ll be over soon
My legs are sore as I stare at the moon
I'm knackered again, come on sleep take me soon
And don't lift up my head 'till the the twelve bells at noon

You'll have to excuse me, I'm not at my best
I've been gone for a month
I've been bonked since I left
And these so-called vacations
Will soon be my death
I'm so sick from the bike
I need home for a rest
Take me home

Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Outdoor slippers



Now I was the first to condemn these as a fashion. Well if I'm honest, my sister was the FIRST person to condemn these as a fashion...but I will reluctantly admit (after being on the road for three weeks) that they are conveniant. They are in fact my outdoor slippers.

Outdoor slippers may not sound that exciting, nor helpful to some - but for those of us who are constantly on the lookout for free wireless - outdoor slippers are a key tool. Take right now for instance. After having travelled through Switzerland, down to the mediterranean area in the south of France, I am sitting at a trailer park, under a set of concrete steps...all to bring you this invaluable information.

I think I'm just excited to get online. Racing starts Friday...YIKES! Here goes nothin'!

Monday, May 04, 2009

Grazie Trek. Danke Trek. Merci Trek. Thank you Trek.

The view from my hotel window in Mendrisio, Switzerland.

Trek is the best company in the world. And I have proof.

They have managed to find me a new frame and it's currently being shipped to my hotel in Switzerland from the Netherlands - go multinational company. I owe them a world of gratitude and I can't explain just how happy I am!


But the beautiful landscapes here in Switzerland might start to explain my fantastic mood. It's gorgeous. The coffee is exquisite and I'm sitting at an internet cafe. This is the life!
Our dutiful mechanic Michel getting one of the girls water before we head out on a ride.


For Lisa: SUR LE POUCE! HA!