So, this guy Ryan sends Gnome and I a lot of emails. I post most, if not all, of them. This one was a complete and total kick in the nuts. I have asked him to start contributing to Drunkcyclist directly, enough with the me posting his emails routine. We’ll see if he goes for [...]

In case you missed it. It really was something special. From: Vance Subject: A true leader Just wanted to pass this along. This is what a true leader sounds like. truthout.org/article/obama-delivers-soaring-call-unity-berlin Follow the link to transcript and video of Barak Obama’s speech in Berlin Thursday. The man does nothing short of inspire. Say hello to [...]

This just in: From: Ryan Subject: Doper caught by internal controls Doper? Sacraficial lamb? Astana kicks “Goose” to the curb… velonews.com/…astana-sacks-gusev-over–abnormal-values u can add him to your list of former Armstrong associates. From the Velonews article: Astana has sacked Russian rider Vladimir Gusev for reportedly showing “abnormal values” during the team’s internal doping checks. “Vladimir [...]

With all talk of late regarding doping and the Hautacam, I thought it might be time to talk about Stage 10 of the 2000 Tour. At the time, Cyclingnews.com described it as follows: “Armstrong’s exploit was one of the most impressive in recent years; he blew away the competition one by one and essentially took [...]

One in from my man Chris. He just can’t get enough love outta the fixie contingent in Arizona. From: Chris Subject: is it possible to jump a shark with a fixed gear? phoenixnewtimes.com/…fixed-gear-fanaticism-rolls-into-the-phx Before I take a bunch of shit from kids half my age – I own three fixed gear bikes. I’ve had one [...]

And to think I walked away I had it all the world at my fingertips. Or, at least, the internet at my fingertips.. Pretty much “the world” these days. Receive the merchandise. Sit at my desk. Answer the phone. Comfort the lame. Go through the motions like everyone else. And to think I walked away. [...]

Well, it’s time. It’s been 3 long days. As I stand here, the knife in my hand shorter than the one in my brain, I realize that I really need to get back to the sauce.

I believe Vino…was doped to the gills. It was the feel good hit of the summer. Jul. 24, 2007 Double stage victor Alexandre Vinokourov (Astana)learned Tuesday that he had tested positive for homologous blood doping following his victory in last Saturday’s stage 13 individual time trial. Source: velonews.com One year later. How much has changed? [...]

What’s the Price of Darkness for The Prince of Darkness? Looks like $50 bucks. Syndicated columnist Robert Novak said he has been issued a $50 citation after hitting a pedestrian while driving in downtown Washington. Witnesses said the collision occurred about 10 a.m. Wednesday as the 77-year-old Novak was traveling near K Street in his [...]

Nowhere to be. The crowd is closing in, grouping like a stockyard. Elbows are bumping, some hand grazed my hip. The air is getting thicker, and stale. Breathing, labored. I’m close to panting. My palms are sweating, more than my armpits. I keep wiping them on the front of my jeans. The pocket seams are [...]

 i have been busy.  i drive around a lot and do my best to make people happy (or at least not mad), and i dont get hair cuts (that is turning out to be a big problem, my hair looks terrible (and by that i mean more terrible than usual)).  and most of all i [...]

Well, actually, I can believe it. I just don’t want to From: Todd Subject: Toronto cyclists have something to cheer about. The city’s favourite bike thief gets busted. theglobeandmail.com torontosun.com citynews.ca This wasn’t just a bike or two. The Police found what they believe to be 150 stolen bikes in that shop. There’s a staggering [...]