Euro Peloton has launched!

Horner under the bright lights keeping his cool---Cali, 2006

January 20, 2008

Welcome to Euro Peloton! Here, every day, I'll offer fan perspective on the European and American peloton. Race predictions, opinions and even rider interviews will appear here...a different item each day.

For my first ever post, I'd feel obligated to tell you about my favorite active American pro. Chris Horner has been doing it for a long time. Always a bit of a wild card, Chris is a rider's rider. Never afraid to cast his hat into the ring, and with a fearless style on and off the bike, Chris is a rider to notice in any race he rides.

Recently Chris had his appendix removed. The Tour of California is fast approaching, so it is hoped that Chris will round into form in time to compete in the flegdling stage race. He's never been able to snag a stage win in the Tour of California, but now that he rides for the powerful Astana team, he should be able to escape into one or two breakaways as the rest of the peloton focuses on Leipheimer, the defending champ and 2008 favorite.

I'll be rooting for Chris throughout the race, as I watch him debut in his new Astana kit!

Cheers and see you on the road!

EuroPeloton