Economic Stimulus

Have a few extra Euros in your mattress? You might want to ride in Cologne, Germany over the Easter weekend. Got the following e-mail from "Lifestyle Cycling" this morning:

"Join LIFESTYLE CYCLING on the Classics trail from April 11th to 13th 2009 at „Rund um Köln“; the German Classic through the hilly hinterland of Cologne. Experience the 100-km-cyclosportive with the organization, accompaniment and support of the LIFESTYLE CYCLING Team."

"It gets going on Easter Sunday with a ride on sections of the race route. Following a group ride we will form smaller groups based on rider ability - so that everyone can make the most of the wind shelter and experience of our guides. Ex-pro Guido Eickelbeck will be on-hand with tips on riding technique and race tactics. Oliver Elsenbach, a sport scientist and part of our expert network, will also join us on the ride. You can also count on the help of an experienced mechanic to tweak your riding position and quickly fix any mechanical problems with your bike. Reservations have also been made for you in one of Cologne’s classiest restaurants later that evening. There you will enjoy a superior evening meal – in line, of course, with the sporting objectives you have set yourself. You will overnight in the first class Hotel Maritim, just a stone’s throw away from Cologne’s Gothic cathedral and old town. On Easter Monday we make the transfer to the start of the Rund-um-Köln challenge in Leverkusen. For you that means: Free entry! After your personal triumph on the race route we will re-group on the Rhine quays in Cologne to cheer the pros over the finish line."



"LIFESTLYE CYCLING – About us
LIFESTYLE CYCLING specializes in the organisation and running of cycling events. We bring your right up close to the highlights of the pro cycling scene. You can even experience the fun of competition first-hand at cyclosportives – professionally supported by the LIFESTYLE CYCLING team ride leaders."

"Keen for more LIFE.STYLE.CYCLING?!

"Mallorca Training camps: Reads Hotel Santa Maria in March and April as well as the Arabella Sheraton in preparation for March and Apri."l

"Cyclosportives: Frankfurt Sportf : April 29 - May 1 Berlin Velothon: June 19 – 21 Hamburg Cyclassics: August 14 – 16 Giro d´Italia: May 9 – 18 including first-hand experience of mountain stages on May 12 - 13 From May 19: the one week Sella-Runde Tour de France: Pyrenean stage with stopover in Barcelona and mountain stages in Colmar and Mont Ventoux."

$699 Euros is about $900 U.S. Dollars. Do you suppose they have not heard about our failing economy, bailouts, handouts, and unemployment?