In a message dated 11/16/2003 1:35:53 AM Eastern Standard Time, themaaslands@comcast.net writes: The motor riders all have the same splayed leg, widespread arm position trying to break as much air as possible for the bike riders follwoing them. I forgot to mention. About those drivers. Big guys, wider the better. When the cyclist ngets up on the one-two-three podium, the driver goes up as well. A sparkling white jersey, gold medal, flowers, and hugs and kisses go to him as well.
Often the jersey needs no be stretched seriously and the cigar has to come out for a moment while he puts it on.
Interesting sight. Big guy with full suit, boots and big celebratory cigar on the podium next to the more bony pacer with lycra and shaven legs.
Larry Black
Woodbine, Md