Imagine someone
stole your indentity, your heritage, even worse your gravitas. How would you feel if you were driving down the road in Mexico and everyone was wearing your family crest? My mind would be blown. I would want my stuff back, who the hell are they to assume my identity?
Now you know how Flanders must feel, a small region of Belgium. Many Flemish even consider Flanders a nation.
Their flag has been hijacked by 100s of cycling outfits. Everything from clubs, teams, stores and bike builders. Why? For the instant recognition of being involved in the sport of cross? Wouldn’t you be better off building your own reputation? On what you did, not a nation you have had little or nothing to do with.
I beg you to drop the symbol, find your own. I have a few suggestions if you are coming up short. How about a goat? An angry rooster? Or maybe a cute and cudly kitten.
One final suggestion.. Prehistoric beats from the future? (that doesn’t even make sense)
Now lets celebrate our individuality. Being yourself can be fun… trust me. (one downfall it nets fewer friends)
My cousin here who rips on the mountain is clearly being himself. Note his overalls and custom shades.
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All my complaining about the Mt Washington Hill Climb price has brought even more expensive events to the area. I attempted to register for the Turtle Pond Classic lst night. They wanted $9,999.00 just to register. Man, these promotors are getting greedy.
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Now go ride your damn bike..
February 25th, 2009 at 9:55 pm
What’re ya cryin’ ’bout? $9999.00 is a whole dollar cheaper than two “lifer’s” at Mount Washington!!
I noticed the whole bikereg was crashed the other day, you couldn’t even get on.
February 26th, 2009 at 12:13 am
Neil,
You make a great point! I agree and will pay the fee. I should be happy to! There ;age does note it all goes to charity.
February 26th, 2009 at 2:00 pm
Hey Nick,
I hate to say this but I think your updates have improved since you bumped your head.
You’ve got to be kidding, 10,000 dollars for a bike ride, damn, do they give you a “Cervelo” and a riding outfit, plus a night out on the town with a beautiful gal or what? Makes me feel pretty bad bitching about the price of our rides going up to 30 dollars.
I’m still trying to figure out how you managed to fix the handrail, sheetrock and everything before you went to work, yep, I think this fall may have done you good, we’ll see when you get on the bike, no telling how far and fast you’ll go.
mrbill