Sunday, March 06, 2005

Sunday, 6 March 2005 - European pro cycling season

Dear God:

Today, I am thankful for the beginning of the pro cycling season in Europe.

After a winter bereft of cycling shows, my husband and I watch OLN's coverage of the Paris-Nice prologue with great anticipation and excitement. With so many riders changing teams during the off-season, we use these early races to reacquaint ourselves with familiar names wearing new uniforms. Although we're ardent Lance Armstrong fans, we're impressed by the talented young (20-something) Italian and Spanish riders, especially Damiano Cunego and Alejandro Valverde.

Today also begins the countdown to the first grand tour - the Giro d'Italia, one of our all-time favorite races, begins in just two months.

For this blessing, I am grateful.

Amen.

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