Back at the end of December, my coach James Becher helped me put together my brand new Masi 3vc with Sram Force. Along with radio, photography, and journalism, cycling is on the top of my list of things to keep doing throughout my life. It helps me stay fit, lets me go outside into the beautiful forest around Santa Cruz, and helps me to relax all of the crazy thoughts about politics that float around my head. I was injured back in November and have only been able to take it out on the road a few times, so there is still this brand new, beautiful bike sitting at the foot of my bed. I wanted to post this, because as my leg heals, and the end is near, I am about just as excited as I was on that wonderfully lengthy day that we spent putting the bike together. Thanks Jim.