Storms everywhere...

So there's a Winter storm battering the Northeast, and another kicking the crap out of the PNW.  Neither holds a candle to "Shit Storm - 2013"

So, as was mentioned in the last installment, Specialized is once again showing that there is no limit to their douchebaggery. 
The Intarwebs has EXPLODED with the news.
Facebook and Twitter are running amok.  It's not good for The Big S.

There have been a few things written, advising Special Ed on how to properly handle the situation.  To this point, they have fumbled the ball, or in the parlance of Southern folks, they have shit, and fallen back in it.

Riding Against the Grain had a good one...

So did Charles Pelkey over @ RKP...

Tom Demerly's take was spot on...

Like they all said, The Big S should own it.  Apologize.  Flagellate at the feet of the cycling Gods. 
I'm interested to see what happens...

If they think this will merely just pass, they are wrong.  This is the latest suit, in a long series, that has caused ill will towards themselves from the cycling World at large.  If there was ever a case on how NOT to handle something, this would be it.
Storms move on...this one will not...

Moving on...

40 and rain yesterday.  I hate the trainer so much that the thought of getting geared up and riding outside was an actual consideration for a little while.  Then I let the dog outside to do her business.  Pissing rain and a North wind made the decision.
I walked down to Service Course, and fired up the heat.  Trainer it is...
90 minutes...yes, 90 whole, soul-sucking minutes, were spent on the hamster wheel. 
The last 60km of Boonen's 2012 Roubaix escape kept me somewhat engaged/entertained. 
And as much as I revile the turbo, I cannot help but go harder than I initially plan.  15 minutes of spinning up was followed by a 1x60 @ 82-85%, then 15 minutes to wind down.  It sucked...
The puddle that formed under the bike was impressive though.
Hopefully that's the last trainer ride of 2013...

Specialized is a little lot like this duck...

Oh hell...

#Svenness (Druivencross Overijse ... Full race)



Enough shenanigans...
There's Christmas shopping to be done.

Enjoy your day, and remember, although it's Monday, and you think your job may suck...
You could be the PR/Social Media Director @ Specialized!