I like to stop by and get general information from the CR website about some of the Italian brands as they are available.

Obviously more than a labor of love for those involved, the pages stand as strong historical references.

That being said, I still only dabble with bikes. I simply can't add another constant flow of information.

Between renovating BMWs and Melges/ Johnson Boatworks sailboats, biking comes in a far distant third for hobbies.

For now, I am quite content to stay an admirer of handcrafted Italian racing bikes, and of course, the occasional American custom made bicycle.

I like to focus on riding more than information. Perhaps that is why I enjoy Velobase and various Flickr groups so much.

I can pick and choose as it suits me to do so.

The day will come soon enough when I have more time, and perhaps by then I'll have something worthwhile to contribute to the list.