On May 13, 7:33*pm, Scott wrote:

I'm always amazed by the folks who plug away their entire 20's,
chasing that elusive pro contract, thinking that if they just get that
one opportunity they'll make it big. *All they need is someone to
notice them and it's on like donkey kong. *The sad thing is, most of
those in this situation must be delusional, as it's not a case of not
being noticed, it's probably a case of just not having the talent (are
you reading this, Mike?).

Here's a case of what happens when you actually have the goods:

http://velonews.competitor.com/2011/...-stage-winner-...

Discuss amongst yourselves.

Scarponi came so close at the end. Miss-timed it by nanoseconds.
Excellent win for the young guy and his background makes it even
better.

BTW, I don't think it is necessary for you to point out that Mikey
Schitsman was a doping douchebag. That's pretty much a given.

R