The King of the Mountains is the title given to the best climber in a cycling road race. In the Tour de France, the leader in the mountains competition wears a distinctive polka dot jersey. Among the "seasoned" riders (geezers) category the jersey has changed hands several times this month and there has been a lot of "smack" talk as who is going to keep it by the end of the month. Mr. MBA, Prez Hale and BIG MAN are all gunning for it. Currently, BIG MAN is wearing the jersey and has plans on keeping it. However, Prez. Hale reminds us all the following:
Back in 1970, the movie Patton won 7 Academy Awards. It was about U.S. General George S. Patton's
roll in the Allied Force's defeat of Germany during World War II. There is a scene at the conclusion of the
movie that I will never forget. Germany
was in ashes and occupied by the Allied Forces.
Seemly, it was a time to be jubilant.
But Patton, reflecting on the victory, mused: "For over a thousand years Roman
conquerors returning from the wars enjoyed the honor of triumph, a tumultuous
parade. In the procession came trumpeteers, musicians and strange animals from
conquered territories, together with carts laden with treasure and captured
armaments. The conquerors rode in a triumphal chariot, the dazed prisoners
walking in chains before him. Sometimes his children robed in white stood with
him in the chariot or rode the trace horses. A slave stood behind the conqueror
holding a golden crown and whispering in his ear a warning: that all glory is
fleeting." Before you run out to
buy a polka dot jersey just remember "all glory is fleeting."
YIPPY SKIPPY
Tip of the Week = How To Get The Best Morning Ride In
These mountain climbs are AWESOME!
Keep your eyes open for Mountain Men & Women
(Can you guess which one is related to the BIG MAN?)
(Can you guess which one is related to the BIG MAN?)
No comments:
Post a Comment