I agree, the DD spirit is as strong as ever, it's just that serious gaps are opening up between the riders and rthe race comittee. I have no doubt that things will be resolved and that DD will go into next year as strong as ever.
Tonio - good luck with the springs, if they don't work for you just return them but I reckon they should do the business for you. Nice bit of anodising by the way, and purple suits you!
