The proof is in the people....

so... we all know that cyclist end up collecting "stuff".... old clothing, schwag, used parts... and we tend to continue our pursuit of new and better "stuff".... but the question remains: what do we do with the old "stuff?" and the answer is Kijiji!!!! we have to pay for racing and travel somehow.... and we do get to meet some neat and different people through our sales.... but i did meet probably the most excited, eager and enthusiastic customer of my used "stuff" the other day.... i collected some out of date clothing and un-used glasses and shoes from the closet and those of friends to sell him.... he was very happy to save some money and end up with some Racer-Clothing and hand-me-downs.... insisting that i take more money than i asked for and even brought me a bottle of wine as a thanks for collecting from others.... appreciation, respect, honesty, compassion, manners, sharing and dedication are all things that make cycling great... it's at the heart of our sport.... and is what we need to continue to foster and develop in the ever changing world of athletics.... hey Murry, thanks for paying for my condo at Tremblant's Canada Cup...