"A normal 10-minute descent turned into 45 minutes. Nearly everyone
tumbled
repeatedly and often stopped to catch a breath. Even the agents struggled,
and a couple gave up and donned snowshoes for the final stretch. "

Great, just what we need, a president who can outdistance his Secret
Service
detail.

The Secret Service can't possibly look forward to protecting a guy like
Kerry. First, he's 6'3" isn't he? Hardly the type to blend into a crowd;
I'm sure they'd much prefer somebody 5'8. Second, a cyclist? What are they
gonna do, hire all of Lance's guys after Lance retires?

--Mike-- Chain Reaction Bicycles
http://www.ChainReactionBicycles.com