> I think it would be great fun to see a one day classic in Italia, like
> Milan-San Remo..come a few days early, ride around, then park in a
> nice outside bar and watch the race whilst enjoying some local brew or
> another..then stay a few more days, ride around then reluctantly go
> home. I think the major tours are neat, but the constant travel may
> wear on you..unless it is complete;ly supported...and all ya gotta do
> is 'ride that way', each morning..with guide and sag wagon. Where is
> that $100 tree again??
I've done it both ways, and, while certainly less stressful doing the "ride
that way" each morning gig, there's something very satisfying about doing it
entirely on your own (or with your 14 year-old son, as in my case this
year).
We have customers who go to Milan-San Remo each year, and have the time of
their lives.
But getting back to following a major tour and stress levels, do you really
think it can compare to the day-to-day stuff involved in running a retail
bicycle shop? Maybe things are stress-free for businesses in the RoB
(Republic of Boulder), but that's not the case 'round my parts. It's very
satisfying running a business and taking care of customers, but I'd rate 10
days in France as being far less stressful.
--Mike Jacoubowsky
Chain Reaction Bicycles
www.ChainReaction.com
Redwood City & Los Altos, CA USA
