Bichot to Agritubel

North Bend, WA
Tuesday, October 24, 2006

So the rain stops for 2 days, just in time for my predawn commute. This morning it was an absolute downpour. I don’t get it. But I was riding along and I began to think how nice it was to be riding in the rain in the morning. Honestly, what could you be doing that is better than riding amongst little drops of swiftly moving rain? I couldn’t think of anything off hand, so I went into a little yoga like trance while riding my bike in a downpour. It was like riding on an endless boat launch while waves completely immersed you in freezing cold water. The trick is to focus on the soothing sound of the waves rather than the bone wrenching combination of wind and water.
On another note…
I read in the news that my idle, Freddy Bichot, signed with Agritubel for 2007. He was previously racing for Cofidis. Freddy’s a great cyclist and an all around good guy. If there were just more people like him about, the world would be a better place… Actually I’ve never met him; he’s just got a cool name. I think Bichot is pronounced bishoh, but I’m not entirely certain. Anyway, Bichot’s just a groovy guy who lives a life that should be an example to all…