I've been crazy busy since leaving Wisconsin on January 13th. Finally had a chance to take a day off the other day. The first one in a long time.

I tried to take a few short videos from the car one day during the Tour of California to show you what it's like at the office for me and the riders.

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TofC Pic o the day

Wow what a boring picture! It does convey the cold and gray that is engulfing California though. Wish i was headed up the pass to Lake Tahoe. The rain I'm working in is dumping snow in the mountains for some good skiing.

Tomorrow is the start of the race.

DJB

Grand Canyon or Jacuzzi?

Is there anyone other than me, and one other guy I know, not on Facebook? That's all I hear about lately. Facebook friend this!

I'm in Sacramento, CA preparing for the first stage race of the season and one of the biggest on the world calender.

From what I hear it actually may be warmer in Wisconsin.

My hands are dry and cracking.

The haircut I got the other day was disappointing. I think the lady should have talked less and concentrated on work more. I usually do say, "just make it look good" , but perhaps that was too much artistic license for this particular woman.

In the hotel I'm at, the bathroom has a large tub or what is otherwise known as a jaccuzzi. There is no separate shower. The shower and jacuzzi are one in the same. There is no shower curtain and the step to get into the tub is a full stretch as if you are stepping into the Grand Canyon. Nothing like a naked wipeout to wake you up! It is strange showering with no curtain around you in such a large bathroom. Ridiculous design!

DJB

BUELLTON, CALIFORNIA-TEAM CAMP

THIS JUST ABOUT SUMS UP THE LAST 3 WEEKS OR SO. IS BEING A PRO MECHANIC REALLY LIVING THE DREAM? I WONDER SOMETIMES.


PHOTO SHOOTS ARE NOTHING BUT A WHOLE LOT OF "HURRY UP AND WAIT"! I DON'T CARE FOR THEM. WASTE OF MY TIME. ONE OF THE WORST THINGS I HAVE TO DO AT CAMP.


I HAVE NO IDEA WHO THESE NEWLYWEDS ARE. I THOUGHT IT WOULD BE FUNNY TO TAKE THEIR PICTURE AT THE TRUCK. THEY WERE NOT INTO IT AT ALL BUT THE GROOM'S MOTHER THOUGT IT WAS FUNNY.


THE BIKES.


BACK TO WORK!

CHEERS,
DOUG