MTBCast: TD13 – Craig Stappler called in to say he is OUT — 6 Comments
Now I know the true meaning of “Blue Dot Junkie”. I was truly saddened by this news. Thanks for some great racing Craig. Blue Skies firm trails
Spoken like a true gentleman and a great bike rider. All the best Craig. You did good.
Thanks for all the excitment you have provided us armchair folks Craig. You have been a lot of fun to watch. Despite that shining star status in this arena…a humble and honest good soul to be admired. Regards.
If your heart isn’t in it … that’s tough to overcome.
On the other hand, Mike Hall is doing great, but he hasn’t reached the finish yet.
Sad to see this update.
Dear Craig: I feel your sadness/disappointment all the way up here.You have your private deep heart reasons.*I always say and have learned:”Winners ‘know’ when to bail”>Your a winner in many people’s eyes Craig. Certainly in mine!I know what you did to get to this point…you did your best with what you know;with all that excitement driving you.
Being at the YWCA Annual START Group Picture was worth it.The excitement was deep reaching for me to attend and sacrifice not being with my mom having Cancer.And interview with you and I, well I was with a CHAMP.
I wanted mom to catch me doing well one day!She does not know me;Attaining a personal status of Champ is upon you even though you opted out in your decision of taking all into consideration.It is yours and yours alone. Your decision and living with it has: Nothing to do with us who are watching not participating.
The cycling road leading up to the Toughest Race in the World is very much a personal one.
Ha!
***Would LOVE to See you here next year! *** (Unless I get a heart attack I’m here!)
Signed
your friend
CraZy Larry
P.S. Dead Goat = NO ordinary racing team! LOL :)…that goes double for the pride you already made everyone feel for participating is the testimony to who you really are. (as stated in our Annual Question/Answer Banff)
Craig, Really well done, that is all. R ( currently doing Wayne’s world we are not worthy in my lounge.)
Now I know the true meaning of “Blue Dot Junkie”. I was truly saddened by this news. Thanks for some great racing Craig. Blue Skies firm trails
Spoken like a true gentleman and a great bike rider. All the best Craig. You did good.
Thanks for all the excitment you have provided us armchair folks Craig. You have been a lot of fun to watch. Despite that shining star status in this arena…a humble and honest good soul to be admired. Regards.
If your heart isn’t in it … that’s tough to overcome.
On the other hand, Mike Hall is doing great, but he hasn’t reached the finish yet.
Sad to see this update.
Dear Craig: I feel your sadness/disappointment all the way up here.You have your private deep heart reasons.*I always say and have learned:”Winners ‘know’ when to bail”>Your a winner in many people’s eyes Craig. Certainly in mine!I know what you did to get to this point…you did your best with what you know;with all that excitement driving you.
Being at the YWCA Annual START Group Picture was worth it.The excitement was deep reaching for me to attend and sacrifice not being with my mom having Cancer.And interview with you and I, well I was with a CHAMP.
I wanted mom to catch me doing well one day!She does not know me;Attaining a personal status of Champ is upon you even though you opted out in your decision of taking all into consideration.It is yours and yours alone. Your decision and living with it has: Nothing to do with us who are watching not participating.
The cycling road leading up to the Toughest Race in the World is very much a personal one.
Ha!
***Would LOVE to See you here next year! *** (Unless I get a heart attack I’m here!)
Signed
your friend
CraZy Larry
P.S. Dead Goat = NO ordinary racing team! LOL :)…that goes double for the pride you already made everyone feel for participating is the testimony to who you really are. (as stated in our Annual Question/Answer Banff)
Craig, Really well done, that is all. R ( currently doing Wayne’s world we are not worthy in my lounge.)