21st Century Girl

Sitting here with aptly named laptop on lap watching the expanded Tour coverage on my giant HD TV. Forty-four inches of high def ass. That's right.

Ooh, going through the feed zone. It must be nice to have someone standing on the side of the road with snacks to hand you. Much better than stopping at the Kiki Mart for a Gatorade refill. Must be nice to be able to pee al fresco without getting arrested, too.

Nice castle.

I had a nice day on 2 different bikes today. First, with Kristin Gavin's Gearing Up program. Nikki was there today and we had a ball riding around Mt Airy with the Interim House ladies. One gal nearly bit it at the intersection of Carpenter and Lincoln Drive. She learned the "don't just use one brake" lesson. I remember learning that one. Fortunately, she was fine, but what a "holy shit" moment.

Green Oakleys? So pro, Cavendish. I want those drugs.

After cruising around on the Redline 925 with the ladies, I switched to the Tarmac and met Nikki for hill repeats. My cassette was having a fit which Nikki accurately diagnosed as a loose cassette. Thanks, Dr. T!

How cute is Fabian Cancellara? I still remember when he won the prologue TT in '04 and cried on the podium. So cute. Check out the Roman stadium! It's even older than I am.

Nikki flies up hills like nobody's business. It's been fun watching her and Kristin emerge as such strong cyclists. They remind my of one of my heroes, Diane Grim--they'll rip your legs off while giving you the shirt off their backs. So pro. So nice.

I can't believe I went to college with Craig Hummer. He's sitting with Phil, Bob, and Paul, and I am sitting here. Come to think of it, I've got the better deal. Much more relaxing to watch the Tour in one's living room.

So excited for tomorrow's team time trial.

Nikki paid me a tremendous compliment today which I will tuck away in the memory banks and withdraw when necessary. Thanks, Nikki. You're awesome!

Mountain bike ride Wednesday morning with Francine. Summer fucking rocks.

Taking the boy to Fair Hill for some racing this weekend. Hope he can make it through without a flat or mechanical this time.

What the hell is "Natural Male Enhancement?" Why is "smiling Bob" so creepy? Do men really fall for this? Results may vary indeed.

Oh wow, another Lance story. Really? I don't think there've been enough. Yawn.

Is there anything prettier than an aerial view of the peloton? There like tropical birds all bunched together.

Am I the only person rooting for Kloden? If someone from that awful Astana team is going to win, I hope it's him.

OK, back to the 20th century and a single medium. Over and out.