You are a lucky man Mr. Green. But I would have gone for the Orval.
Best,
Edward Albert, who missed the Classics this year, in Chappaqua, NY, USA
>>> ray green <greenjersey@ntlworld.com> 06/20/07 6:37 AM >>>
I had an interesting time yesterday. Firstly I went to the Flemish
litigation in London where I somehow managed to blag my way in. I spoke to
Tony Doyle (winner of about 15 Six day races). Incidentally, with regard
to Les Woodland's recent article, Tony Doyle was the king of the medium
gear 25 mile TT. I believe he did a 56 minute ride on 72 inches. These
events were early season so that is pretty nifty pedalling for March.
I also spoke to Johan Museeuw who told me about his flax and carbon
frames. he said they are 70% flax ! He said it is too expensive to supply
a pro team but he supplies the best "Younior" (as in Yohan) team in
Belgium. Despite his Flemish hard man image he has a squeeky voice just
like David Beckham.
We then cycled across London to an art gallery where there was a display
of fairly recent black and white photos of Flemish cycling. Entertainment
was provide by a great band all wearing old racing jerseys including the
Champion of Flanders 1969.
There was a great portrait of Brik Schotte when an old man.
The large photos (800mm X1000mm) were on sale for £800 but one of Eddy
Merckx wearing a Molteni jersey was £1100. As I couldn't carry it on the
bike I didn't bother. Finally I topped up on a few bottles of Duvel 8.5%
and then wobbled home.