I always really like the Charlie Rose interviews with Lance. They seem to have a real connection and genuinely like each other. The interview that I taped at noon yesterday (a re-run because I was taping the Letterman show Monday night) was another great interview. Charlie asked Lance to keep coming back, even if he is now retired, and Lance immediately agreed. He said the CR show is his absolute favorite for appearances.

One thing is really clear, especially after the CR interview, and it’s that Lance is going to be very much involved with the team. He really wants to continue the incredibly successful, winning Johan Bruyneel model with another DC team guy. And Lance believes that it can be successful for another Tour win... What rider and what year is the question that will make for another exciting Tour in 2006. I was also very interested to hear Lance say that if Jan Ullrich wanted to ride for Discovery, they’d take him in a minute, “and he’d win the Tour”. Lance has no doubt about that - Jan’s riding ability and experience, plus the DC team training formula would equal the win that has eluded Jan for the past seven years...

So, to help alleviate some of the Lance withdrawal symptoms, I think we are gonna see a lotsa Lance next cycling season. I hope also, that Lance will make some public appearances at major, and at less than major, cycling events around the US. We need his name and support to keep the cycling fan momentum going... We need him at many cycling events around the US. Say a few words, talk about the LAF, sign a few autographs and head on back to the kids in Austin....

To start, I’d like to invite Lance to come to the 32nd Annual Cat’s Hill Classic Criterium on Saturday, May 13, 2006, in Los Gatos, CA... Just stop by and say “Howdy”, Lance! Come by and have a look at the infamous Cat’s Hill - a cruel 23% grade climb from a sharp right turn on a straight-away. the Pro/Elite cat guys climb this as much 30 times for their event, Lance...

Jet on over and bring your friends from up the freeway, the super tech AMD guys and he LiveStrong Laptop guys. Hey - maybe AMD would love to be the Title Sponsor for this event. Just think of it - The 32nd Annual AMD Cat’s Hill Classic - Has a great ring, doesn’t it? Combines cycling, longevity, dedication and excitement in AMD’s own front yard (almost)... Wow, brilliant idea!!

This well-know and well-loved little crit has survived since 1974, due to the loving, heroic efforts of the Los Gatos Bicycle Racing Club and support from the town of Los Gatos. It’s put on completely by volunteers from the LGBRC club, many of whom ride a tough race, and then run to their posts as course marshals.... Well, yes, I am a member of LGBRC (2004 USA Cycling Club of the Year, Division 1) and, yes, I am the publicity coordinator for the Cat’s Hill Crit.

I organized Dylan Casey Day in 2003, and the 2003 Mayor of Los Gatos, Sandy Decker, awarded Dylan a special Mayoral Commendation. Photo is Dylan signing autographs at the Cat’s... Link is to the news release on Dylan's site that I wrote. Dylan was a Postie and National time Trial Champion before he retired. Seeing the Cat’s Hill Crit when he was 12 years old is what got Dylan started in Professional cycling. And who knows, we just may have another Lance Armstrong watching, or racing a Junior event in the 2006 Cat’s Hill Classic Crit...