I got this email from a friend that I may never see again. We were teammates for a year and both full time bike racers for a while and have a few other things in common but now live almost 3000 miles apart and I hear it sucks where he lives.

WROTE:
I love ebay:

HIS Question -What size are these?

MY Answer -whats the first word in the description? thats the size.

HIS Response -You’re right - sorry I missed it smart ass!

My Reply -Just stating the obvious, dumb ass.

Maybe a little swampy visit in Ft. Smith will be due in 8 years for a ten year reunion. I had some pictures I could show but the paranoid old man wanted me to delete them.

I got to know Mike a little bit in 2005 and while I can’t say I knew him well I can say he had a pretty amazing attitude and love for life. Like in the picture you see here I don’t think I ever saw him without a smile on his face.

Below is some memorial info from his long time friend Jay:
Dear Friends,

I regret to inform you that Mike Janelle passed away suddenly and unexpectedly early this morning at his home in Avon. The cause of death is believed to be cardiac arrest. He had no known symptoms pryor to his death. There will be a memorial service open to the public this Monday November 26th at 5:00pm at the Vilar Center for the Arts in Beaver Creek. Parking is available at the base lots and shuttles are provided to the Vilar Center. The shuttle will take an extra 15 minutes.

Mike touched many lives so please forward this message to anyone who you think might want to know. A memorial fund will also be set up in the following days. Please feel free to contact me about any details.

Sincerely,

Jay Henry

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My friends at Ghisallo are pretty unique people and do thing a little different than most bike shops. Read below then come back and click here.

From Ghisallo Daily News:
Listen, things just keep getting better here at Ghisallo for the After Turkey Day Big Big Sale. We’ve added some things that we know you’ll be excited about.

All remaining NorthWave shoes: $50. That’s right. $50. It doesn’t matter what model or size. Just come up with 50 George Washingtons and the shoe is yours.

Shimano TR30 Tri shoes: 40% off. Good size run, get them while they’re hot.

Adidas Cyclone shoes: 40% off. Good size run, great all-around shoe.

Close out prices on remaining Trek 1500’s, 1600’s, EX-6, 2007 Limes…wow.

Again, in stock merchandise only. Offers not good with any additional discounts. All sales final. Offers only good from 8am to 10am Friday November 23, 2007! Don’t pass Go! Don’t collect $200!

Don’t be a turkey! Do your after thanksgiving holiday shopping at Ghisallo from 8am to 10am Friday the 23rd!!!