If I'm not mistaken, Tyler Hamilton is working with a cable TV outfit producing a documentary about the human body and mind in the Tour. I imagine he's riding because he doesn't want to disappoint them. My biggest fear of riding is going over the handlebars and breaking my collar bone. I don't know how I'd manage, since my work requires physical activity.
I'll put the Speedplays on my To Buy list. I just splurged on a set of Recaro SRDs, and my play fund is running low. I couldn't turn down SRDs for less than $900 delivered.
jurgen