A FOND FAREWELL April 28, 2008
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With the race over, there’s nothing else to do but put your feet up on the dash and hang out the window, chatting to amigos.
Thank you (again!) to Brenda for her photos from stage 7.
That’s Rebecca, flag in hand, with Cricket, Larry (hidden) and Amy. And lovely Jenny the dog.
There’s extra champagne for Chechu on the podium, to celebrate his last race in the US.
Nicky, Edinburgh
You’ll also notice that by the time of the bus pic, Rebecca was wearing Chechu’s cap!
Oh my lucky friends! I wish one day I also has had the opportunity to meet Chechu! It must be a great experience, as he is so kind with his fans!
Not just any champagne, that’s Chechu’s beloved Asturian Sidra, which had beenhand-delivered by Rebecca! In the hectic podium moments, Chechu didn’t actually realize that detail until afterward, at the bus. The top photo is of the very moment after I told him, and he turned to Rebecca and said, “from where?” When she said “from Asturias! By mail!”, his jaw dropped open.
Chechu gives and gives, but being the humble person he is, he’s always so grateful when others give or make an effort for him.
Oh, and when Chechu came off the podium and reached over the barrier to toss the hat to Rebecca, she made a skillful catch!
Hey, Larry – I saw Jared working diligently to get the extra champagne up to the podium amidst the announcer and podium girls’ confused looks but it finally got up there and the special announcement was made.
‘Should have known you guys were behind it!
Top photo: Jenny Dog’s wearing the Spanish flag.
I don’t think there is a rider in the peloton who has better fans! Of course Chechu deserves the best of the bests!