GdI Stage 15

Clenbutador took off like CERA shot from a syringe. What bad analogy? Too soon? I think he knows that he's about get suspended and is just showing off...
Big respect to Mikel Nieve for the win. That dude was pedaling squares on the last pitch of the climb. I really like how the organizers threw a 150m dirt section in at the finish line. "We know you just rode 7+ hours, but screw you, here's some strada bianche for good measure."

And congrats to the redneck, Chris Horner for the W @ the Tour of California. Dude is on fire! If he stays on form, look for a podium in July. And speaking of form, Schleck better find some. Contrary to what the resident dumbass at the shop has to say, ole Andy wasn't "toying" with anyone on Mt. Baldy. He was busy getting dropped like a fat girl before the prom. Matthew Busche did the work, then Horner and ABM* just rode away.
Schleck won't ever win the Tour. He doesn't have the requisite amount of hate in his heart that's necessary, "Stomach of Anger" or not...

Can't find any video of the final ToC stage(thanks NBC/Universal...you suck), but if you saw it, you saw some serious speed. 45kmh average for the stage. Brutal...just brutal...

Good ride yesterday. Slept in a bit, ate a good brekkie, then did 2 hours on the Jericho. The new Shimano Pro PLT deep drop bars made all the difference in the World. Makes the SRAM stuff almost bearable....

And RIP to Xavi Tondo of Team Movistar. Poor guy died in his driveway after his garage door collapsed and fell on him as he rolled out for a training ride. Jered Gruber said he was a good egg...good enough for me! 1978-2011 (Pic of Ashley Gruber & Tondo on the Sormano last year)

Enjoy your Monday...

* - Angry Bald Midget