David Clinger is/was one of cycling’s unique individuals. Handsome, talented and spirited, his career took an odd turn a few years back when his covered his face with a Maori Warrior-style tattoo. Combine his unique appearance with a temper and there weren’t a lot of opportunities for the former Lance Armstrong teammate — except for the perfect place, Rock Racing. Clinger rode as a strong team rider in the circuit race at the Sea Otter Classic and finished third in the criterium. He had other strong early season results, including a small road race win. But soon enough, Clinger was jettisoned from Rock Racing. Sean Weide may be cycling’s best PR guy. With colleagues, Rock Racing distributed press info nearly every time team owner Michael Ball sneezed in 2008. But when Clinger left the squad, nothing was said. None of the much-followed cycling sites reported on the “mystery,” either. Clinger, soon to be age 31, is a character, for sure. And I wonder if he’ll surface on the cycling scene, again.
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
This Made My Day
From James Raia's column today in the Cycling Examiner:
David Clinger is/was one of cycling’s unique individuals. Handsome, talented and spirited, his career took an odd turn a few years back when his covered his face with a Maori Warrior-style tattoo. Combine his unique appearance with a temper and there weren’t a lot of opportunities for the former Lance Armstrong teammate — except for the perfect place, Rock Racing. Clinger rode as a strong team rider in the circuit race at the Sea Otter Classic and finished third in the criterium. He had other strong early season results, including a small road race win. But soon enough, Clinger was jettisoned from Rock Racing. Sean Weide may be cycling’s best PR guy. With colleagues, Rock Racing distributed press info nearly every time team owner Michael Ball sneezed in 2008. But when Clinger left the squad, nothing was said. None of the much-followed cycling sites reported on the “mystery,” either. Clinger, soon to be age 31, is a character, for sure. And I wonder if he’ll surface on the cycling scene, again.
David Clinger is/was one of cycling’s unique individuals. Handsome, talented and spirited, his career took an odd turn a few years back when his covered his face with a Maori Warrior-style tattoo. Combine his unique appearance with a temper and there weren’t a lot of opportunities for the former Lance Armstrong teammate — except for the perfect place, Rock Racing. Clinger rode as a strong team rider in the circuit race at the Sea Otter Classic and finished third in the criterium. He had other strong early season results, including a small road race win. But soon enough, Clinger was jettisoned from Rock Racing. Sean Weide may be cycling’s best PR guy. With colleagues, Rock Racing distributed press info nearly every time team owner Michael Ball sneezed in 2008. But when Clinger left the squad, nothing was said. None of the much-followed cycling sites reported on the “mystery,” either. Clinger, soon to be age 31, is a character, for sure. And I wonder if he’ll surface on the cycling scene, again.
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5 comments:
He just stated the obvious, Sean.
Good for you.
That's awesome Sean!! But everyone else already knows that...duh!
I think it was a brilliant decision to put Rock Racing on Twitter! Just sayin'
Barb In Nebraska
Merry Christmas Sean! Your blog is awesome! What an inspiration for mine. James Raia's comments in his article were a wonderful and honourable start to your New Year, Good on you Sean! I can't wait to see you and Plowboy next month!.....and oooow-la, all that snow! Whoof, you guys are hardcore out there!!
NOW do you believe me???!!!!!
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