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Silly 6:12 pm on December 16, 2006 Permalink |
Love your site, and will visit it daily to read your updates……see you soon!!!!!
Mark 5:16 pm on December 17, 2006 Permalink |
Hey Christos good luck in Italy!
from Mark.
Silly 6:01 am on December 20, 2006 Permalink |
Hey Christos, just 5 more days and you’ll be taking off!!!!
I bet you are excited….as we are here, we’ll be putting out the red carpet for you!!!!
Only bummer is the 5am arrival, you owe me big time for that!!!!
Kidding…..
Counting the days
Silly 6:05 am on December 20, 2006 Permalink |
Only 5 more days and you’ll be taking off……..I bet you are excited….as we are!!!
We will be rolling out the red carpet for you…the only bummer is your 5am arrival, you owe me big time for this one fellà….just kidding.!!
Joel Lewis 3:10 pm on December 20, 2006 Permalink |
Good luck over there mate. Seya at track nationals
crassie 6:23 pm on December 20, 2006 Permalink |
goodluck mate…be awesome fun over there…
jamie.
josie 7:11 pm on December 20, 2006 Permalink |
your page is really hard to read…really small writing and shit.
have a good trip c and will see ya at youth olympics champ!
Silly 11:05 pm on December 20, 2006 Permalink |
4 days ’till take off….I bet you’re excited, as we all are here !!!!!!
The only bummer is having to pick you up at 5am at the Rome airport…..you owe my big time for this one!!!! just kidding, or am I????
Well we will have the red carpet out for you, and the band will be playing “O’ Sole Mio”….or do you prefer “Down Under”..just kidding again, or am I???
Can’t wait, especially the girls here in Fiuggi!!!!!!
A PRESTO!!
Ciao for now
esther 11:13 am on December 21, 2006 Permalink |
hey..
good luck in italy.xx
shamus 11:18 am on December 21, 2006 Permalink |
hey christos, good luck in Italy mate. shamus
georgie 7:41 pm on December 22, 2006 Permalink |
hey christos!
i hope ya have a great time over in italy and just a bit of a tip
it is really cold! i might see ya riding around italy when i am
skiing the slopes! hehe. o and thanks for the msg on my website!
have fun xx
Chris 1:57 am on December 24, 2006 Permalink |
Wow, you’ve got yourself an impressive record. I’ll be happy if I can just snag myself a cat 4 or collegiate race
) Good luck!
DaDaDa 1:07 pm on December 26, 2006 Permalink |
Just checked out the gastronomy in Terracina. If you get a chance, have the seafood spaghetti some time – and give it a score. Should be the new benchmark.
sophie 8:16 pm on December 27, 2006 Permalink |
Hey champ! Have a great time over there in the COLD! Can’t say its particularly warm here at the moment but it’s definately better than over there! Guess what, I’m going to the bay crits in Vic next week!
It’s gonna be great! okay, well have a good one xox
dadada 8:27 pm on December 27, 2006 Permalink |
G’day, FYI Russel van Hout won the Glenelg Crit with Matt Rex a close second. Alex Rhodes won the women’s event with plenty to spare. Saw her on TV, classy interview.
Checked out the Tassie Carnival results, Jack Bobridge came a close second in the first day scratch race but havn’t seen Rhodsey in the placings yet. Both Meyer’s are putting it to the older guys with some really impressive results. very strong.
Kym 10:21 pm on December 28, 2006 Permalink |
Gday mate just thought I’d say good luck – I remember pushing the pace on a frickin cold winter morning thru the hills with ya earlier this year and you couldn’t contain the excitement of the ’secret’ trip! Well it’s happening! Fire up mate catch ya when you get back
ciao
dad 7:41 pm on December 30, 2006 Permalink |
Hi Chris, not a lot happening here, as usual the break between Christmas and New Year is pretty quiet. Luckily the weather hasn’t been too hot, but the prediction for the next few days is getting hotter with 40 degrees for Thursday. Tomorrow we are off to D&A’s for New Year, should be good. Might even take a late night swim. Myers’ still going strong in Tassie, Tom Robinson won one of the big handicaps and collected the cash. Bit of controversy about the handicapper – someone is always going to be unhappy. Took the chainring back to Shaun Hennesey – stacks of people in the shop. Sidi’s still havn’t arrived. Still havn’t heard about your waitlisted flight. Will follow up when I go back to work.
Ciao, Dad
dad 8:39 am on January 1, 2007 Permalink |
Spoke to Alexander in Sweden, he sends his New Year Greetings. Just back from Copenhagen for a couple of days. Still hasn’t snowed in Uppsala yet – evidently it is the warmest start to winter on record.
Sounds like you are going well and getting in some really good training – very lucky to have top coaching every day and good people to stay with. Has the Team decided when it will start racing and when you will need to go back yet?
Wouldn’t worry too much about not doing the specific track training – whatever happens at State’s will happen and although the others will be sharper, the opportunity you have is pricless.
Tough about the pictures but not to worry.
Ciao, Say Hi to Sylvana and Pierreluigi andHappy New Year!
dad
dad 9:53 am on January 1, 2007 Permalink |
Is the Valerio Agnoli you mentioned the same guy who rides for Naturino-Sapore Di Mare? He has ridden in the Milan – San Remo and has Casagrande in his team. Come s from Fiuggi (spose you know all this if it is him)
Warwick Phillips 1:34 pm on January 1, 2007 Permalink |
Hey Christos, Sound like your having fun and enjoying your trip, well done for taking the big leap, makes it easier for next time. Go well. Cheers Warwick.
Kym 9:28 pm on January 2, 2007 Permalink |
Hey man yeah one word – JEALOUSY
hahaha
Max Stevens 8:59 am on January 3, 2007 Permalink |
Hi Mate,
Hope all is going well. What’s been happening over there Christos.
dad 10:24 am on January 3, 2007 Permalink |
5th test update
England 291 all out
Fall of wickets1-45 (Strauss, 14.2 ov), 2-58 (Cook, 19.1 ov), 3-166 (Pietersen, 58.3 ov), 4-167 (Bell, 60.1 ov), 5-245 (Collingwood, 85.6 ov), 6-258 (Read, 88.5 ov), 7-258 (Mahmood, 88.6 ov), 8-282 (Harmison, 98.6 ov), 9-291 (Flintoff, 102.1 ov), 10-291 (Panesar, 103.4 ov)
Aussies about to bat
Christos 4:57 pm on January 3, 2007 Permalink |
Second week of training after the new year holiday started yesterday.
Christos is doing extremely well, he is very determined and focused on his cycling. He has been the only junior rider to stay on the pro Agnoli’s wheel on the climbs and doesn’t hesitate to try and leave him behind.
Today they will be working on force, and tomorrow he along with Agnoli will be doing some longer and steeper climbs.
Christos is an extrordinary young man, and it has been such a joy for me having him with us, as for the team. Everyone just adores him, especially the team manager and the trainer Pierluigi. Christos was worried about being the new guy from far away and felt that he was invading their turf…….well it’s been opposite of that. The racers look up to him, and love his stlye!!!
I know at times it can be hard for him, not with the cycling but being far from home, his family and friends. I don’t know how many people at his young age would have made a decision like his, it goes to show how much he cares about cycling and how many sacrifices he is willy to make for his passion for cycling.
As for me, I just adore him!!!!!! I tend to have a very maternal instinct with him, always asking if he’s ok or needs anything…….
Martin, I, we would like to thank you, your wife and your wonderful son for the opportunity that you have given US!!!!
He leaves on the 7th but i miss him already…….
Ella 2:42 pm on January 4, 2007 Permalink |
From Italian Cyclo Forum site
Vigili del Fuoco
http://www.ciclismofriuli.it/cicloforum/viewtopic.php?t=1541
Tanja 3:14 am on January 6, 2007 Permalink |
hey Christos:) how are you? thought I’d drop by and say hello to you:) how is it going? I hope that you have fun over there:)
How was New Year in Italy? I bet you had fun:)
well, hope to hear from ya soon:) bye, sweety
love ya
shamus 3:05 pm on January 6, 2007 Permalink |
hey christos, sounds like you are going awesome over there, good on you mate.
peace shamus.
silly 10:57 pm on January 7, 2007 Permalink |
Today was Christos last day in Italy, it was actually quite sad for me to see him go. I didn’t cry at the airport only because we made the good-byes quick, but I have to admit my eyes got a bit watery……
He was the last one to embark at cut in real close, very bad Italian Airport organization.
As for yesterday his last day at the winter camp, he did real good on the climbs, the second was about 6km hitting an average of 12% some spots hit 15%….he’ll tell you the rest…hahahahahah
Then at 5pm our local time he said good-bye to his fellow cyclists. They were all quite sad to see him go, lots of hugs and kisses (us italians are quite affectionate). There were some speeches on his behalf and the team president, quite emotional i must say, but there was still plenty of time to joke around. As we drove away from the camp the riders all stood infront of the van pretending to cry and wiping their tears, was realy quite funny.
Now it is 2:52 pm local time we are back at home and it feels a little empty without him here. When i went into the room where he was sleeping, i was actually hoping to still find him there.
On our ride back from the airport my husband and i talked about thim the whole time, and had nothing but good things to say about him, as a cyclist and as a young man. My husband sees alot of potential in him, and said that if he could have stayed a little longer he would make him the strongest climber on our team, because he has the guts and the whit to be the best, because he believes in himself and is willing to make the sacrifice for bettering himself.
So now we will ce counting the days to when he will be back again, in the meantime, i hold the memories, which are all very fond ones, will enjoy looking at the pictures and videos we took, so it’s just like he were here.
Miss you already kiddò!!!!!
Silvana, Pierluigi, Tatjana and Cristian
mum 6:45 am on January 9, 2007 Permalink |
thanks so much for having Christos and all the time you spent with him. unfortunately he didn’t get on the first flight, although trying extremely hard and now has to stay a couple of days in Malaysia which he wasn’t happy about.
Maybe it will be a good chance for a bit of a rest.
He had the best time with you all in Italy and especially appreciated the way you, Silvana cared for him.
Thank you again,
Regards,
Merrilee
silly 5:20 am on January 10, 2007 Permalink |
Thank-you Merrilee, it was our pleasure!!!
He is a wonderful young man!!!
Sorry to hear about the flight delay, Martin said it would have been hard to get on any earlier flights.
Have him give me a shout or e-mail when he arrives, you know our maternal instincts, i worry….
My best to all
Luisa 6:51 pm on March 16, 2007 Permalink |
Hey Christos,
Got ya email! Congratulations bout getting into the team.
You shoulda told me you were goin and I coulda arranged for my italian cuz’s to show you the sights.
Oh – and the word for girls in italian is ragazze! Have fun with them
Good luck mate!
Luisa
PUMPKIN 6:59 pm on March 16, 2007 Permalink |
hey sexc man goooodddluck in italy!!!.. gana miss u! kick ass.. i believe in u
AND SEND ME A POSTCARD coz i know u want to
have fun xoxo
netasha pearse 7:06 pm on March 16, 2007 Permalink |
hey christos
make my babies haha!!!
luv ya tash
netasha pearse 7:13 pm on March 16, 2007 Permalink |
CHRISKOWLSKI!
Good luck!!! get the beast in you and attack every part of the course….dont be a cat head down and bum if theres a awesome decent!!! hopefully a big big one that wod be awesome !!! dont talk to weirdos ….coz i dont want to have to fly over there and belt some one haha jj….be careful, i dont wanna loose u!!! in italy!! take lots of pics for me please if u get a chance!!!
good luck cat!!! u big sexc haha
LOVE YOU LOTS AND LOTS
UR MY HERO U ARE THE WIND BENEATH MY WINGS!
mwah xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo (that should last u while you are over there)
reuben 9:01 pm on March 16, 2007 Permalink |
hey man
good luck in italy
all the best
reuben
Stefanaccio 5:37 pm on March 17, 2007 Permalink |
Bel sito. Vieni a trovarmi in Italia.
Casale
http://villacasale.net
Anna 9:40 am on March 19, 2007 Permalink |
HEY HEY
hey christos, hope you have the best time! haha good luck over there! have the best time! keep sending emails! there great! bye bye xoxo
William 9:46 am on March 19, 2007 Permalink |
hey christos!!have fun in italy odviously so jealous! hope everything goes well see u when u get home!xox
hannah rob. 9:50 am on March 19, 2007 Permalink |
oi dude.
im actual so jealous italy is my fave country….
you have to tell me about it when you get back…
drink latte and get lucky with some hot italian babes.
x hannah
billsy 10:11 am on March 19, 2007 Permalink |
hey man! have fun in italy! bring me back a bread stick, champ! have a goo one
peace, billsd
sophie 2:23 pm on March 19, 2007 Permalink |
good luck man, have fun! hope u do well an take lotsa pictures for us!
il be expecting a birthday email on wednesday btw :p hehe
xox
smythy 7:54 pm on March 19, 2007 Permalink |
hey christos,
hope you have the most awesome time over there!!
keep me posted on all the interesting events that happen over there.
ill be checking your website every day!
smythy
simon says 9:32 am on March 20, 2007 Permalink |
good luck
Smov 5:48 pm on March 20, 2007 Permalink |
Good luck
Enjoy the trip.
Whitey 8:01 am on March 21, 2007 Permalink |
Hey dude enjoy italy,
good luck hope everythin turns out well!
Whitey
nina 6:49 pm on March 21, 2007 Permalink |
love the pics, sooooo jealous of the snow. xxxxxxxxxx
Kym 9:43 pm on March 23, 2007 Permalink |
Good luck over on the italian bergs dude. Have fun on the Cipressa and the Poggio!
hahaha!
Enjoy the experience
Cheers
Kym
Dad 9:37 am on March 26, 2007 Permalink |
Hi Chris, great result for a big race. Must have impressed as the on-line report mentiones you a fair bit. Bet you thought you were a chance as it says you escaped for 90 ks. The race report and a pic is at: http://www.italiaciclismo.net/0007-juniores/0325-terracina.htm
Keep it going,
Dad
Steph sav 3:54 pm on March 31, 2007 Permalink |
HEY!
wow! Italy! that’s awesome… i’m sooo jealous!!
Good luck with everything and have a blast in ‘the old country’ lol… say hi to my rellies while ur over there lol!
have some gelato for me,
steph
christos winter 5:31 am on April 3, 2007 Permalink |
Ok as i promised some time ago ill start replying to the comments when i get the time, so it doesnt seem like they are floating into space!
Thanks steph, im sure ive seen some of ur family over here…theres alot of old ppl. And no, no gelato for me…im here to win!
Anne & David 5:09 pm on April 7, 2007 Permalink |
Happy Easter Marty,Chris and Alex! See you soon Anne & dave
Matt Andersen 1:33 pm on April 10, 2007 Permalink |
Hey man, awesome website, really interesting to read what you get up too. Dont forget to study for year 12 though!! Best of luck,
Matt
nomie 1:42 pm on April 22, 2007 Permalink |
hey christos!
back in aussie ehh WHOOOOO! hope you’re having loads of fun. xoxoxo mwahhh
jobes 9:13 am on April 27, 2007 Permalink |
yoyo niggz
toodles doodles
u finally get home n gotta leave 4 road races! dang u get around:p hope ur havin a awes time
Henry.Bills 2:05 pm on May 3, 2007 Permalink |
keep going mate. we still need to catch up.
peace bills
Maria Szczerba 3:29 pm on May 23, 2007 Permalink |
Ciao Christos,
Well Done and keep it going! We’ll see you when you get back.
As the say Molto Bene in your bicicletta competition!
Arriverderci as they say in Italy! Dont forget to have some vino (Spumante or some Dessert like Tirimasu when you are finished!
See Ya.
Maria Szczerba
23/05/07
lachy 1:07 pm on June 6, 2007 Permalink |
ey christos nice page, got some pretty good results over the past few years, have a good one
fabrizio gadici 1:26 am on September 28, 2007 Permalink |
hallo chris. i’m daddy marco, silvia, sofia.
come stai, tutto ok in Australia?
ti manca la pizza italiana?
ciao ciao