Today I watched the prologue stage of the Tour of Turkey, a week-long cycling race in western Turkey. This is a collision of worlds, my life in Turkey and my love of cycling (and its absence in my life right now). The race included a few top level Pro Tour teams that ride in the big European races though very few big names are riding in the race this week.
The course today's criterium wound through the old city passing the Aya Sofya and Sultanahmet Mosque as well as some historic neighborhoods. Large sections of the course were cobblestone or brick-paved and featured some narrow streets.
The whole experience was fun, but a little bizarre. The whir of the tires on the pavement made me want to join in. It was also fun to actually know the strategies of the teams as they jockied for position. Ever since I've been in to cycling I've wanted to see a professional race with the big name teams. I never thought it would happen in Istanbul.
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how funny because one of my friends just told me yesterday that he loved cycling and i thought "i should tell dan that i met another cycling person." this guy has like a $1000 "cycling" bike and everything (but maybe that's normal??) anyway i'll introduce you to him someday and you can be friends! :)
your thoughts are refreshing dan... and inspiring to a struggling friend. thanks.
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