Ups And Downs
UPS AND DOWNS
DOWN: To heart-throb actor and Norton Commando owner Keanu Reeves, for being a putz. Good taste in motorcycles notwithstanding, the star of the 1994 smash-hit Speed might want to slow down a bit. To quote a recent Vanity Fair cover story: "Keanu has been known to ride his Norton motorcycles fast, sometimes at night, occasionally with the headlight off, and he has had spills—one in Topanga Canyon that ruptured his spleen and left a long abdominal scar." A most un-excellent adventure.
UP: To the 30 Cycle World readers who joined staffers Elaine Anderson and David Edwards on the magazine’s GP Euro-Tour III, for being great traveling partners. Once again hosted by Edelweiss Bike Travel, the week-long tour blasted its way through the Alps and into the Czech Republic for two days of grand prix race-watching. A good time, as they say, was had by all. Next year, GP Euro-Tour IV heads south for the Italian Grand Prix. For more info, contact Edelweiss North America, 146 Bedford Rd., Armonk, NY 10504; 800/255-7451.
UP: To hundreds of readers, for writing early and often. In response to CW’s “GR8 PL8s” contest looking for the 10 best personalized license plates in the country, our offices have been inundated with all kinds of witty, humorous entries. You guys are good. The finalists (we’re still culling) will be published in an upcoming issue.
