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How about that Montréal-Boston race?
Editor:
Just curious about the stage race from Montréal to Boston this August. I haven't seen it mentioned on the web site and since the proposed course comes within three miles of my house I was looking for more info. Have any?

Steve Taylor
New Hampton, New Hampshire

Steve, VeloNews editorial director John Wilcockson wrote about the race back in February. For even more information, see the race website. — Editor

More on Ride the Rockies, please
Editor:
Having read Greg Moody’s article about training for The Denver Post’s Ride the Rockies, I am intrigued by this ride. What does it entail? Details, please.

I have done Ride for the Roses in Austin and will again this year — my vacation and big ride all in one. I might do the Philly Challenge as well, as it’s right out my door, but the mountains of Colorado — now that’s a ride.

It got me thinking that if some sort-of-in-shape 54-year-old can do it, why not me? I’m 42 and in pretty good shape. Does the ride benefit any charity? I sort of like the extra incentive that I’m doing some good for others as I’m killing myself.

Thanks for providing me with a possibility of a new goal. Is it just a dream, or is it doable?.

Paul Smith
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Doable but difficult, Paul. The first hurdle is getting past the lottery that determines who gets in and who stays home. For more information, see the Ride the Rockies website — and stay tuned for more training tales from Greg Moody. — Editor

Fresh ‘Korn is ‘da bomb’
Editor:
Regarding Will Frischkorn's diary, “Fresh 'Korn: Two-wheeled gladiators” — that's what I'm talkin' 'bout! I just saw "300," the Spartan movie (it’s strong and weak, but stirring nonetheless). As a former USCF racer and now actor, I can tell you there are obvious similarities between the heroic warriors of history and racers. They're the samurai class, these pros — doing what they love to do against most reason or the herd call to survival.

I think Patrick O'Grady's awesome, especially his treatise on the beauty of cyclo-cross, but this stuff from the frontlines is da' bomb. Go Will!

Dervin Bradford
Columbia, South Carolina

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The Mailbag is a regular feature on VeloNews.com. If you havea comment, an opinion or observation regarding anything you have seen incycling, in VeloNews magazine or on VeloNews.com, write toWebLetters@InsideInc.com. Please include your full name andhome town. Letters may be edited for length and clarity. Writersare encouraged to limit their submissions to one letter per month.The letters published here contain the opinions of the submittingauthors and do not necessarily reflect the opinions, policies or positionsof VeloNews.com, VeloNews magazine or our parent company, InsideCommunications, Inc.