Monday, July 20, 2009

Le Maillot Jaune

Of course there is no yellow jersey in this photo. There never would be, not because this was a foot race and not a bicycle race, but because my MVO2 would not allow a competitive climb up the Col de Romme (or any Col for that matter). However this is one of my favorite pictures, and I publish it in honor of the boys on the Tour. I took my cell phone with me during the Cincinnati Pig last year and I saw this girl holding the sign. I had to stop and have my photo taken with her. I'm sure she's probably a pre-med student, or a biochem major. But if you look closely you see a very clever depiction of a runner's (and biker's) nemesis: the red zone. 
Lance met his yesterday on the climb to Verbier, as Contador made him suffer. It appears as if the Astana team is ready to take sides now. But a time trial still awaits. 
I'll be watching from the comfort of my living room, dreaming of the girl, the Pig, Cincinnati, and what is found there. Next time I run that race, I won't be smiling as much as I'll be focused on other things. 

1 comment:

Emilia said...

'Dow at all i put this gadget of FOLLOWERS.
And frankly I am very surprised. I have no more and no less than 3 fans!
For me is a lot! Is like WOW! Somebody know´s of my existance! Of what i write!
So this gave me to think, that maybe, there are MORE! But they are very shy, so they don’t want to admit the idolizes me. But come on, people! Join and together we will make a revolution for the world! The Aristis attack!
Okei, wow, forget that. It was very crazy.
Another posibility is that they just have add me because they want me to do that too with them.
‘ I add you, you add me’ No, no. It won’t be that way.
So please Elizabeth and Alppachian Muse, if that is what you want, delete please. And if not, I would very happy if you leave me a comment and telling me (: '

regards