Bicyclism

Wondering if this horn blasting, abuse howling troll behind me would become human without his car? Why do cars amplify all human failings? 

Road Rage! I know cyclists are not the only target of car driver mental melt downs, but it seems so whenever I need to negotiate a roundabout. Skimming the surface of pop psychology, perhaps I have some answers! 

Who doesn't remember that notable stage in the 2001 Tour de France when Lance Armstrong gave poor old Jan Ulrich The Look. A quick glance to establish the pecking order of predator to prey. A quick glance to defuse any remaining confidence in your opponent and through which to turbo boost your chances of a win. I wonder if this theory might be applied to help resolve road rage; when it is possible to actually tie your opponent down with a Look. A quick glance back at the abuse howling troll behind you might do the trick. Perhaps not. But is might be worth a try. Consider more along these lines in this latest post to Bicyclism Blog: Dealing with Darth Vader

As a choice that still surprises me (given my blinkered devotion to the mystique of Itaian, or possibly even French or Belgian Famiy-based bicycle building traditions), I have invested in the new 2012 Giant TCR Advanced SL Integrated Seat Post Rabobank (team issue). Drawn initially by its fabulous looks and even more fabulous price, I have never purchased a bike with less technical research than this. But my initial reactions were validated when it came to the ride! Basically, I can't stop riding this thing. On and on and on for ever. And then some. This is an astonishing bike. I can't believe I am warming to the product of a company more renowned for its ruthless economic efficiency than for the passions it might or might not evoke when its products are put to use. I just hope that by investing in a Giant I am not, somehow, contributing to yet more unwelcome pressures on the likes of Pinarello et al. That should never be! Read my full review of the new Giant via this latest post to Bicyclism Blog: Giant TCR Advanced SL Rabobank: a convert's Review.