A Tragedy in Cycling

The Discovery Cycling Team has officially disbanded apart as a team. that means they have separated and will not be racing anymore.

For years they have “set the standard” & shown what is needed to “take it to the next level.”

These guys went out and layed it on the line every time out, and they did it all for you and me. They did more to promote the sport than anyone!

So at this time I wish to express my condolences and appreciations and perhaps a donations. I recommend that you do too by contacting each of the riders through there individual web sites:

Lance Armstrong -- http://lancearmstrong.com/

George Hincapie -- http://www.georgehincapie.com/news.php

Levi Leipheimer -- http://www.levileipheimer.net/

Tom Danielson -- http://tomdanielson.com/

Thanks Man!
Frankie

My Pledge and Creed (Honor Code) . . .

Allow me to introduce myself. I am a Cat. 3 bike racer. That is above a Cat. 4, in that I go faster than a Cat. 4, but below a Cat. 2, who goes faster than me (the categories are form USA Cycling, you can find more there). I’m hoping to “breakthrough” at the national level someday soon. When I am not racing my bike, I am in education.

Anyway, this blog will be about “my life in the peleton,” both inside, and sometimes out, too. So welcome to my blog. And thanks for reading.

As I begin my journey with you on this blog, I must say, I have been vary let down and disappointed by certain others of my fellow-riders in the peleton lately, and I feel compelled to make a statement. There for I am issuing the following challenge to all rider’s, who log on to this blog-site, to sign and return the following pledge statement (PDF version coming when I can figure how to post it):
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PLEDGE AND CREED FOR BIKE RIDER’S ON SPONSORED TEAM’S

The “most important part” of bike racing is SPONSORSHIP. It’s the “lifeblood” of what lets us “pursue our dreams,” live “the lifestyle of the pro’s,” and gives us the logo’s to make our uniforms professional & spiffy.

Therefore, I will always “endeavor” to represent our sponsors and support their products (no matter who or what they may be) to the “very beast” of my abilities, and project a positive image, always presenting myself with a clean-cut, all-American, and professional-looking appearance.

I have taken a “zero tolerance pledge” against all forms of “performance-enhancing substances.” DOPERS SUCK, MAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I will “train like the pro’s” in an excellent manner, in all weather, striving at all times to “take it to the next level,” with a goal of someday racing in the Tour de France.

I will “train my brain” about all of the latest scientific brakethrough’s in nutrition and training.

I will “keep abreast” of developments in the “pro peleton,” study all the rider’s, selecting the one’s that are “clean competitors” and whose style I wish to emulate.

I will make myself available for personal appearances, and I will meet all autograph request’s.

I will maintain my web site and blog to keep my fans (your the greatest, and I love all of you’s!) informed with race write-ups, the latest developments in my personal life and career, my inner thoughts and feelings, and to educate the public as to the demands of the “racing lifestyle” – “what it takes” to be an elite rider, plus pass along tips and “inside information” from the peleton.

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· 35.6% less work frustration!
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And look at all those testimonials – over 500! Check this one out: Mike Bouffard rode his weekly 75 mile bike ride 37 MINUTES QUICKER than ever before and felt strong enough to do it again the next day!!!!!!

IN OTHER WORDS, THIS SHIT ROCKS AND IT TURNS YOU INTO A FREAKIN’ ANIMAL SUPER-STUD!!!! FREE SAMPLES are available on-line right now – this is a LIMITED OFFER – so like the web-site says, “Listen to the Pro’s” and order today!!!!!!!! Freakin’ LANCE ARMSTRONG uses this shit – how long you gonna let others stomp your ass and walk off with the podium chick before you GET WITH THE PROGRAM????????????

And now back to the pledge . . .

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I will wear my bracelet at all times, keep a copy of It’s Not About the Bike with me at all times, and donate 10% of all my race winnings to Livestrong.

I am a SPONSORED RIDER.

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