Nebia
Daze
I awoke early this morning and I wanted to ride, plain and simple. After being cooped up all week one begins to get stir crazy. One wants to spin a bit, if not for the full day, at least for the morning. There were a few who wanted to lie about. But I was adamant about heading out. I stood my ground and convinced all doubters. But only one actually got dressed. No matter, solo rides can be just as fun as a group ride. So off we went. Jeez who was to know it would be so foggy! And here we are heading up to San Leo, with the fog moving in and wrapping around us tighter the higher we climb. Note to self, plan on a slow descent if the fog thickens! I don’t think the old man is yet fully awake. Or perhaps he is just a tad cold and stiff! Whimp. Next time I’ll make sure and talk one of the younger guys into a ride. And hey who is that wierdo in the middle of the road with the camera ... damm tourist!Why Change
Original
Look closely. Everything is original. A classic. When things are made right there is no need to upgrade or change things just to keep up with the latest trends. One comes to love the feel of the familiar, to know that everything is ticking away in perfect order. The special bond between cycle and man is not something that is obtained overnight; it is a slow simmering process. It comes about through the many years of pedalling along seemingly endless flat roads, over gently rolling hills, up and down mountain passes of all grades. You soon find that having someone who is true and tried is a blessing. Gee you come to rely on it. So why would I want to change riders after twenty blissful years. No, I plan on keeping this guy for some time yet. I especially like the way he tenderly cleans me up after each of our rides together. Such a respectful man.Petacchi Pedal Power
Petacchi ended up with his 5th Vuelta stage win, winning the final stage in Madrid on Sunday. A sprinter’s “tripple crown”; final stage wins in the three Grand Tours: Giro D’Italia, Tour de France, and the Vuelta a Espana. Te ga fatto ben vecio.
Paflagonia
From Fontaniva to Turkey
They mounted their bikes and rode off in search of their roots. With Homer as their spirtual guide, they rode from 2001 to the bronze age, from Padua through Troy and onto the shores of the Black Sea home of the Eneti, ancestors of the present day Veneti. Adventure and History. A modern day epic on bicycle.Movie Bike
Water Break
I was one of the “movie extras” in a movie being filmed in Vancouver on a recent hot saturday morning. While the rest of the cast was being treated to hot coffee and scones and croissants and “lattes” and champagne (with orange juice, of course) and other goodies, this little star was left to it’s own devices. I chose to sip some of the local water. The talk on the street was that without a good agent this is about the best some movie folk could hope for.
On the other hand the bystanders were told to move on. They were taking up space. We heard that they started looking around for an agent.
"Lets Roll"
Todd Beamer, on flight 93, September 11, 2001. His final ride. But still he rides on in other ways, on our team jerseys for example. And in much more meaningful ways, for example: Todd Beamer High School & his foundation.
Year of the Petacchi
Ladri di Biciclette
Ladri di biciclette
di Vittorio De Sica con Lamberto Maggiorani, Enzo Stajola<<A un padre di famiglia, che ha finalmente trovato lavoro come attacchino, viene rubata la bicicletta, necessaria per il lavoro. Disperato, l uomo cercher di trovare una soluzione. Chi non ha visto Ladri di biciclette alzi la mano. De Sica, di cui, proprio in questi giorni cade il centenario della nascita, era un genio e accompagn l Italia a risollevarsi dalla disperazione della guerra. Invent un nuovo modo di far cinema: non pi sui set artificiosi ma per le strade a filmare la realt quotidiana, senza astenersi da un giudizio. Cos , Ladri di biciclette un film pessimistico fin nel profondo perch ritrae una realt mortificata dalla guerra, e in cui sembra vigere soltanto la legge della violenza e del pi forte. Persino la legge impotente di fronte al dolore di un uomo a cui stato rubato e che costretto a umiliarsi nel nome della famiglia che stenta a vivere. Un film eccezionale perch usando attori non professionisti e le macerie della guerra come scenografia, De Sica riesce a dire dell uomo, del suo dolore, della sua fatica, della sua dignit , molto pi che attraverso centomila insipidi discorsi.>>
di Fortunato Simone
Lui Ama Andare in Bicicletta
Tullio Altan , vignettista. Sposato, una figlia di 27 anni, vive ad Aquileia, in provincia di Udine.
Mi piace andare in bicicletta, svincolare in mezzo al traffico mi da un senso di agilità. E poi pedalare per ore, in campagna, il panorama che cambia e tu che ti godi quella sensazione di benessere e libertà assoluta. Quando incontro qualcuno che condivide questo mio amore comincio subito a parlare di luoghi, percorsi, dettagli tecnici. E mia moglie mi guarda come se fossi pazzo: ai suoi occhi la bici e poco meno di uno strumento di tortura. Viceversa, una cosa che proprio non riesco a condividere con lei, e che credo sia un’abitudine decisamente femminile, e il piacere che prova a raccontarmi i suoi sogni. La trovo una delle cose più noiose del mondo è totalmente priva d’interesse. Anche perché chi ti parla di un suo sogno il più delle volte lo ricostruisce li, davanti a te, e via via non si ricorda, non sa cosa dice, inventa. Eppure non c’e niente da fare: lei sa benissimo come la penso, ma implacabile continua a raccontare….
Francesco Tullio Altan (Tullio) was born in Treviso. A few years ago, he and two others rode their bikes from Trieste to Istanbul. Their story: Tre uomini in bicicletta
Born on 30 September 1942 in Treviso, Francesco Tullio-Altan studied architecture, but abandoned his studies for the cinema and worked as a set designer and scriptwriter.
In 1970 he moved to Brazil and two years later published his first children’s comic strip in a local newspaper. In 1974 he began publishing regularly in Italy. For the comic Linus he gave birth to Trino, a highly original god intent on creating the world. A year later he finally returned to Italy and created the puppy Pimpa, a figure he continued to draw for “Il Corriere dei Piccoli”. This was followed by Cipputi, a factory worker and disillusioned old-style communist, a figure which enjoyed extraordinary success. Ingenious and tireless, Altan also wrote acute biographies of historical characters (including Christopher Columbus and St. Francis of Assisi), bizarre narratives with adventure heroes (Sandokan), and episodes from modern life featuring curious heroes (Fritz Melone, Cuori Pazzi).
Altan has a deep love for Brazil and lives in Aquileia with his Brazilian wife and his daughter, born in Rio de Janeiro.
Back in Old Napoli
When the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie and the world seems to shine like you’ve had too much wine That’s amore. That’sa so nice! A smooth glass of vino and Dino’s cool smooth voice over the airwaves… che bella vita.
