Just to clarify: didn't say George was standoffish - just very quiet and shy - no personality. I tried to engage him in conversation and he just sat there. A friend commented after "that's why he is only number 2..." behind Lance's 1.

Bob Roll is as you can imagine and after meeting him, I have an even bigger crush. My type of guy... funny, engaging, friendly, full of personality. Be still my heart!

Mr. Merckx was fine... I was with a friend who spoke French and was able to engage him in conversation.
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Re Interbike: It is definitely an industry trade show but I found it surprisenly easy to get in. I had a friend get my badge. The friend builds bikes, but uncertain what credentials he has. If you truly want to go, ask your LBS to get you a badge. It's amazing how large the show is and all the giveaways - lots of booty!

Not certain if I will go again next year. I hear in 2007 its coming back to Anaheim, CA so might try again then.