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Bernie,

Many moons ago as a young man, I raced my ten speed a bit. That old Raleigh Professional is still with me. Now many years & pounds later, I just ride for the exercise, but it's still a ton of fun. It's good to have a sport that you can continue to do as it's much easier on the knees than running. GREAT job for a 1st time effort. Now that you've gotten a little experience you'll be #1 next time.

It's sometimes hard for us here in the US to remember that it's the middle of the winter for you guys down under. Hope you didn't get too cold, but the great finish you had and the competition probably kept you warm. Was it a race or a timetrial?

I think that you are a Gashole also, so I heitate to ask if you are following the Tour de France. It should be interesting with no Lance Armstrong this year, and so many guys going out with the drug scandal. Kind of an open field this year. maybe it's time for an Australian like Cadel Evans to win.

By the way, your Cobra in your gallery looks real good.

Cheers!
Dave