Team Rabobank
Originally uploaded by waterboyzoo
It's that time again... the Tour de France! Actually it starts tomorrow (July 4, but I think I'll probably have something a little more patriotic to post then). Also, I'm not really a huge cycling fan, although I am learning to love riding my bike and I'm sure I can learn a few tricks from these guys if I pay attention.
No, I'm excited because it's time again for the Tour de France Knit-Along. I joined this group on a whim a couple of years ago, and had a really great time learning more about cycling and getting to know some new knitters.
This year I am competing for the polka dot jersey, which means I'll be trying to finish up as many current knitting projects as I can. Right now, that would be a pair of socks (from my Colorado trip), a cotton sweater for myself, a scarf that I meant to give as a Christmas gift last year but still isn't done, and as many baby hats as I can possibly crank out for Craft Hope.
I have been assigned to Team Rabobank, which in addition to being a real Tour team, is a team of 10 knitters from 4 different countries. I'm hoping I can talk them into some kind of swap at the end of the KAL - I love getting mail and random goodies from other countries.
I have also agreed to adopt Stage 12 of the Tour, so be looking forward to learning more about the French towns of Tonnerre and Vittel on July 16th.
Lot's of people seem to be going for the polka dot jersey... have fun with the Tour.