But first, let's talk about Race Across the Sky. I kinda dogged on it a few weeks ago, but I did go and see it last night. I still stick with my initial analysis that it was over dramatized, and while difficult, it is just a race and there are certainly much harder ones out there. However, the movie was great and I'm happy to see the little mining town of Leadville getting the economic boost from Lance being there. Cycling could use more movies put together like this...
Still, as I watched the movie I couldn't help but think Ken Chlouber looks familiar. His man-crush on Lance was quite obvious and out there for everyone to see, touching him and giggling like a little school girl, but who doesn't swoon for a little stardom every now and then? But it's killing me, who does he remind me of?...
Hmm, maybe but not quite
Kind of, but still not quite what I was thinking...
That's it! I knew it! Station, from Bill and Ted's Bogus Journey!
I couldn't help saying "Staaaatiooooon" every time I saw him. Every time he touched Lance I was on the edge of my seat, waiting for him to morph with Lance in to one big super creature which could fix stuff really fast. But I digress...
It was also a tremendous feat that Lance rode 7 miles on a tire going flat, but I had to wonder, the guy has said he rides 7 hours a day, surely he changes his own flat every once in awhile? I mean, he can't have a team car EVERY day?
Anyway, kudos to NCM Fathom for making a highly entertaining and very well produced movie, even if they did try to go a little over the top at times.
With that I'll spare you my words and move right on to the picture roundup. Normally I'd give you some music to listen to, but since there are SO MANY to post this week AND I was mentioned on BikeSnobNYC today we'll just cut right to the chase and get some pictures out there. ENJOY!!!
There you have them! I promise I won't keep saving them up for so long next time. As always, be safe out there, keep the rubber side down, and have one for me this weekend! I'm out...
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I'm proud to have the Lemming pillage a couple of my pictures and will endeavor to have more worth pillaging in the future. I don't think I'll ever get into Alison's league, however...
Every sport is subject to over hype. Just look at the Super Bowl for example. That has to be the most over hyped sporting event in world history and the game usually SUCKS! We unfortunately live in a consumer/marketing driven culture, so everyone and their brother is going to do everything possible to get our attention so they can get in our wallets.
Get some!
Richard, completely agree.
Steve A, Alison does have nice picture of the Golden Gate bridge. It's not often you get to see a bridge that nice. You can see all of her bridge pictures here... http://alisonstarnes.com/blog/2009/10/19/outakes/
As I've said many times, good things do happen for bad people.
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