Space Legs
Life July 7th, 2008
Or that’s what we call these crazy things. Big ol inflatable “compression tights”. Hopefully they help:)
A journal just went up on velonews, and a huge thanks to everybody for the barrage of emails, texts, pins and calls! I’ll try and get back to everybody but on the blackberry it’s tough to keep track. Apologies in advance if I miss any. And thanks again!!!
This terribly important communication was sent wirelessly from the unit
July 7th, 2008 at 1:19 pm
WOW! Thanks for making what seemed like a boring flat stage absolutely thrilling!
July 7th, 2008 at 1:21 pm
Nice work Will. I got pumped watching you kick ass while I was eating breakfast this morning. Keep up the great racing!
July 7th, 2008 at 2:02 pm
I watched you on Eurosport today, fantastic ride, was rooting for you to the end. Kept thinking, I read this guys blog! As a viewer it makes such a difference when you can make a link to the rider. You have inspired me to try harder at next weekends race! Congratulations on your result.
July 7th, 2008 at 2:30 pm
Congrats Will! It’s been great following your posts for the last year or so, and rooting for you and the team. Most of all, thanks for showing everyone that it is possible to compete and succeed while being clean.
Mike
July 7th, 2008 at 2:33 pm
Will Frischkorn! You are amazing! Much, much love!
July 7th, 2008 at 2:38 pm
Congratulations, Will - from your fans in the Mountain State!!!
July 7th, 2008 at 3:39 pm
Will…race the tour like you eat an elephant…one bite at a time. And savor every fork full.
Your disappointment about not winning today will bring you back hungrier than ever. But remember, had your career ended yesterday, you would have dreamed about about a day like today. You got it and every single American who stands behind you, will be pushing you along with prayers in the days ahead.
July 7th, 2008 at 3:41 pm
Way to go Will! Greetings and best wishes from Charlottesville. Keep up the good work!
July 7th, 2008 at 3:44 pm
and just wanted to add, congrats on the finish today. and good luck in the team TT tomorrow, that should be a good ride.
rode about 5 hours today and am pretty beat. yall got some good legs.
peace
malcolm
July 7th, 2008 at 3:50 pm
Just wanted to let you know I stopped by “THe Hook” and “C-ville” today, and they are going to do articles abou the ex-local boy doing the Tour!! You rock and good luck to you on the rest of the Tour! Also tell Christian I said HI, he know me…
Good Luck from Charlottesville
Jamie
July 7th, 2008 at 3:56 pm
Nice one today!
July 7th, 2008 at 4:46 pm
c’est bon Will!awesome ride
July 7th, 2008 at 4:53 pm
You inspired us all in Charlottesville today. Love from the Friedman family.
July 7th, 2008 at 4:55 pm
Congratulations, Will! That was one great ride and made following the tour so much more exciting. Thought you’d like to know that your ride caused cycling to be noticed by the mainstream sports media, which happens so rarely. I saw the last 100 or so meters of the race on the local news sportscast here in DC tonight and they even did a “play by play” to the line. You can be sure they wouldn’t have even shown that much if you hadn’t been in the chase. Go, Will!
July 7th, 2008 at 5:06 pm
I love watching you race, it is much more enjoyable with you and your crazy breaks. Your fan club is growing leaps and bounds (along with the team’s). I look forward to seeing and hopefully meeting you in Kansas City at the Tour of Missouri in September.
July 7th, 2008 at 5:06 pm
Will, Congratulations on a great stage 3. And your picture is on the front page of the New York Times online edition! Good luck, and we are all rooting for you.
July 7th, 2008 at 5:06 pm
Thrill Frischkorn….you are the Dude! Steve Peters(used to bartend at Frasca)
July 7th, 2008 at 5:12 pm
17 comments so far?! I’m impressed. Keep it up.
July 7th, 2008 at 5:27 pm
awesome job today. you killed it
July 7th, 2008 at 5:32 pm
Congrats on a great stage! West Virginia is cheering you all the way to Paris! Allez Will!!!
July 7th, 2008 at 7:05 pm
Man Will, what an awesome ride, had me on the edge of the couch the whole stage. It was worth cuttin my riding time today to watch the stage. Good luck the rest of the way.
July 7th, 2008 at 7:30 pm
Big Congrats Will. Great Job.
July 7th, 2008 at 7:59 pm
Wow, great ride Will. Thanks for making Stage 3 an awesome one.
July 7th, 2008 at 8:07 pm
Hey Will - lots of fond memories of those KSF and MIT days in WV - we love what you are doing!! We have been glued to the TV for 3 days. You are terrific! Best wishes from all of us.
July 7th, 2008 at 8:16 pm
Will, saw you at the Tour of Missouri and now you are my personal hero! Thanks for giving American cyclists a great result to cheer for! We’re pulling for you both American Teams in St. Louis!
July 7th, 2008 at 8:24 pm
Will, thanks for being an inspiration. Great ride today, you made the US proud. A friend of mine asked me why I watch the tour if no one knows anyone since Lance left… I told him people now know Will Frischkorn.
July 7th, 2008 at 8:28 pm
I am a friend of your mom’s from Charleston. Everyone here loves you and is so happy for you. You are the hero of all the little boys in town, including my little William. You are proof that dreams come true.
July 7th, 2008 at 8:32 pm
WILL!!!! Oh man, I dont know what to say!! I am so happy for you! I swear I used to occasionally beat this dude on training rides (8 years ago)!
July 7th, 2008 at 9:20 pm
Inspiring and incredible ride! This West Virginian is cheering you on. Thanks for promoting a positive image of West Virginia and helping to break down the traditional stereotypes. Ride Wild and Wonderful through the rest of the Tour.
July 7th, 2008 at 10:26 pm
WILL!!!! YOU ARE AWESOME!! I turned on the tv and saw the breakaway, and said to myself,”That’s Will!!” Did ya hear me screaming your name during the last K??? And this is the heart of Huffy country; I can’t wait to see you in the Tour of MO!!!
July 7th, 2008 at 10:57 pm
Will — you were AMAZING today! Sorry for the late delay, but I just got back into town and watched the highlights. With all the rain and of course wind, hopefully those space legs will work or go the old fashioned way with a great massage and legs up. Don’t cha just have to pinch yourself that you’re racing the frickin’ Tour de France?! That’s hot!!
July 8th, 2008 at 4:28 am
Awesome ride Will. With your work ethic, the best is surely yet to come. We’re all cheering for you.
July 8th, 2008 at 6:58 am
teriffic race! i wanted to jump through the tv and get out of the saddle for you in the last 200M. that was a great breakaway - i’m impressed with the organization you guys demonstrated. your getting toward cognac country, perhaps a sip for the current top team! cheers, but LOTS of work to come. stay up.
July 8th, 2008 at 7:19 am
Honestly, I was expecting to see your drink bottle filled with a deep red Vino rather than an actual drink but….congrats on an epic performance. Woke up the rest of the house cheering you on at 2am in the morning.
Incredible stuff
July 8th, 2008 at 8:35 am
Congrats Will! All of us in Boulder are so proud of you. I’ll keep you and the boys and crew in my thoughts for speedy legs and great recovery. Keep on chargin!!
July 8th, 2008 at 10:33 am
Congrats Will, you’re a tremendous asset to american cycling and we’re all proud of you. Keep workin’ hard.
July 8th, 2008 at 11:36 am
Great work. And it’s just starting, enjoy every second of it.
July 8th, 2008 at 3:29 pm
Will..Congrats on your near win. You kicked ASS. Saw you at the CSC race in Arlington,VA. Keep on HAMMERING
July 8th, 2008 at 7:12 pm
Woo Woo! WOW! We Mouws are all routing for you from here in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. Si se puede! -Arthur, Ella, Clara, Lucy, Ted, and Sheri (McKown) Mouw
July 8th, 2008 at 7:52 pm
Fantastic work, Will! You really rode with panache and showed what it means to be not just an athlete but a sportsman. We in VA are all really proud of you!
Good luck with the rest of the Tour. Hope to see you at the CSC Invitational next June.
July 8th, 2008 at 8:26 pm
Great job in Stage 3, Will. Americans aren’t winning popularity contests abroad these days, but you represent us all with great heart and class. Ride smooth, stay safe.
July 8th, 2008 at 8:40 pm
Thanks for effort. Peace and good luck.