Don't miss the Tour of Flanders this Sunday. Even if you're not a pro cycling fan this is a fun race to watch. I always enjoy seeing elite riders forced to run their bikes up steep cobblestoned climbs. It's supposed to be dry this year which is too bad. Nasty weather always makes this race more interesting. You can go to Steephill.tv to find a live video feed or a link to text updates. Versus will be showing the race at 4 PM central time. I've said this before, Steephill.tv is my favorite site for race info.
This is one of a series of famous photos from the Tour of Flanders by the Great Graham Watson. No, the car actually missed the rider's foot. This climb, the Koppenberg, has been widened and improved but it still a classic.
Here's the climb from as seen from a bike mounted camera.
George Hincappie says he's feeling good this year. Poor George seems to have some of the worst luck. I hope he does well this Sunday.
I started this blog a couple of years ago when I used to print and sell t shirts with bike related designs. The name of my blog was the name of my business, Rat Trap Press. Rat Trap, referred to the old style road pedals, and Press of course referred to my screen printing press. Due to some sudden unexpected expenses I had to sell my screen printing equipment. I decided to stick with the name, RTP, and continue writing about my relaxed paced adventures around Fort Worth, Texas. Please take some time to say hello.
