le Tour....

The Tour de France is taking its toll on the Closer Racing Team. Training rides have virtually stopped dead and racing has taken a back seat to late night tv, eating, avoiding the cold and XBox. Team member Jarrod is really struggling, "This whole job thingy sucks. If I stay up and watch the Tour til the early hours I really feel crap at work. Why cant we all just do nothing and make money?" When informed of Jarrod's view, Pete's response was, "Welcome to my world!" (Ed's note: I promise, that is the last time we use that line)

Scotty also has struggled, he was last seen rolling on the ground in the fetal position repeating, "There are no drug cheats in the Tour. There are no drug cheats in the Tour." Richy is displaying his dismay in another disturbing way, he has gone quiet, saying nothing when asked for a comment.

Luckily for the Team, unofficial team mascot Cadel Evans is 2nd overall in the General Classification (26th July 2007) and had these words for his buddies at the Closer Racing Team, "I try to model my riding on the combined abilities of the team. I never ride, like Richy. I try to stress my bike to the maximum like Scotty. I try not to cramp or crash like Jarrod but I find the best thing is to wear see-thru bike shorts like Petey. For some reason no one wants to be near me when I wear those things. Not sure why."

Race Update:

After ignoring pleas from his teammates, Petey decided to chase some tail instead of "Chasing the Sun". He went all the way to Castlemaine to race a 6 hr enduro. Petey performed admirably, finishing in the top 95% of the field or 3rd last of the finishing riders. Way to go Petey... baby steps.

Rob and Av performed much better coming 2nd in their class, showing Petey a clean set of heels and giving him something to dream about........ a podium finish.

There was an added bonus for Pete and his involvement in this race, we now have actual photographic proof of him racing. Before this, Pete's racing career was one of rumour and here say. Below is an action shot of the great man.

Eyes on the prize. Petey in action

20 Seconds with.......

Team Sponsor, Alfy

Hey Buddy. How are you going?

Good mate. How are you?

Umm, I'm good. Whats that noise? Are you driving while you're on the phone?

Yeah. I'm on my way to a wine tasting. I love wine now. You know its amazing how much you can spend on wine. If you're not careful you can rack up a big bill.

Yeah well most people....

Shut up bitch! Yes its purple and I quite like it. Its Unique........ Its not gay!

Alfy? What was that?

Sorry mate. Some primary school girl asked me if I was driving a Barbie BMW. Then her mum asked if I was gay.....

Well you do drive a purple BMW.

Anyway.....

Ok.... You've being pretty helpful in keeping the team stocked up with Jelly beans and various other casu.....

Did you say Cas? We should go to the casino.

Focus Alfy. It was a nice gesture to offer your support for the 24hr enduro in October.

(Alfy squeals with excitement) 24 thats one of my numbers. Its fate. We have to go. Come on man.

Dude, I'm not going to the casino now. Its 6:30PM on a Tuesday.

I'm ringing Scotty. He'll go....

Housekeeping:

Petey has a new bike. Its a roady. It means less head butting of the ground. Everyone is a winner.

Below is an impostor wearing the traditional Closer jersey in action.

Some schmuck riding...

Stats of the Day: 100% of Closer bloggers posts are derogatory comments about colleagues, sponsors and team members.

Less than 10% is factual content.