I received this e-mail from my H3 Publications/ROAD Magazine appointed psychologist Noel, “Check out my new bike. Its a Vanilla Speedvagen…and its the best all around/stage race bike I’ve ever ridden. I never imagined a steel bike could feel edgy, sharp and weaponized. ...

Just when I thought I’d get screwed by having someone sit next to me I have an empty seat. Time to stretch out. Ten hours to Germany and I’m going to pop a Vicadine and pass...

So I’m waiting for my flight and as usual my mood for dealing with all this travel is at a low. I’ve already started to listen to my “Moody” playlist on my iPod. At least I have a poodle on my 11 hour...

I'm the LAX airport on my way back to Europe. This time it's to see the new Dura-Ace group. Out first stop is Germany and then we are supposed to see the Tour. I'll take photos and post them on the ROAD website for your entertainment and...

After a little over 8 hours and 118 miles I finished! I’ll post more when I return home later tonight.