USA

Hey there Tom...  Watching you for the past 7 years has been crazy.  What really makes you a star is that after every crazy battle that you have gone through, you always rise about it and find some way to use it to your advantage.  Hope the rest of this year brings you the experience and HEALTH that you need so that you can go climb those French mountains next July.  Like fine wine, you only get better with age (and knowledge).  Kill the USA like only you know how to!!  Chris and I will be thinking of you here in Spokane!

USA

Tom,

With the form you'll be coming into in July you're going to ROCK Cascade!!!  We're all pulling for you!  Give 'em hell!!!

MS
Atlanta

USA

Dear Tom,

While I was sad to see things did not go as you would have liked in preparation for the Tour, I continue to be increasingly inspired by your attitude and determination.  It is one thing to have a good attitude while things are going well, but when one can maintain that attitude through many storms, that says a great deal about your character. 

Looking forward to following you in the states.  Have a great weekend.

USA

Tom,

Good luck back in the States. Hope you find your form and take a few results. I'll be rooting for you.

USA

Tom,

I have watched your career since 2003, and I wanted you to know that my support for you is greater than ever.  You will ride the TDF and when you do your talent and wisdom will be at its best.  When I ride, I think of you, when you ride, think of us, all your loyal fans.

USA

Tom,

Tough break, I (and others here at EB were really looking forward to following  "Terry's Son" thru Le Tour.  Give it hell in the USA for the rest of the summer!

Thank you for being so open with your progress and plans.  I can only imagine how hard it must have been to be handed this decision.  But you now have some time to groom what you've got and show it off to your team.

Dan (and others at EB)

USA

Sorry to hear about the TDF. Keep your head up, your fans are behind you and we belive in you. See you at the Tour of Missouri.

USA

That sucks Tom! I was really looking forward to seeing you at the tour!

USA

a travesty of justice you won't be in the tour this year!  kick ass in bend though... and next year and the return to the tour will be here before you know it.

USA

TD:

Dude I'm so bummed for you...I was hoping to see you in the TDF.  I love the ever so politically correct post about your disapointment. 

I hope you rock the TDUtah and rip it up the Little Cottonwood canyon climb to Snowbird.  Make sure DZ shows you the local hot spots.

USA

TD,
head up dude. we are not given anything we can't handle and anything that comes easy is not worth it. if it is one thing I have learned from injuries over the years, they make you realize how much you love the bike and you come back with a vengeance. you got a raw deal, now show everyone that you not being in France was a big mistake.

USA

Tom, you'll continue to have our support. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and your disappointment-you're a standup guy which is why your  fans won't ever be disappointed in you.

From what I have experienced in person a couple of times, and read in reports you have an unbeatable attitude.  Keep it up and don't stop attacking.  Best of luck and health.  Hopefully, see you around CO or at least in Vail in August.
peace-

USA

TD,

I have to say that I was really looking forward to watching you race in the TDF.  However, watching you win the USPRO and wearing the jersey of the US Champ will be great. 

Best of luck!

USA

Hi Tom,

Just shred everyone in the US. You'll be in the Tour next year. Best of Luck.

USA

Tom,

Take this tme to get your race form and go kick some but.  Fight for your position on the team so that there are no doubts in the future.  We all know that you can do it. 

Prove yourself with results and make J.V. come to you and apologize for not putting you on the tour team.  Your life, Your future make it happen.

Best of Luck.

Jason

USA

Deez,

Look within, find your inner champion.

Let him out, let the world see him. They'll not know what has fallen upon them.

They're still not ready for YOU, not the other way around.

USA

Tommy, very dissapointed that Garmin didn't select you for the TDF.  Their loss.  Team loss.  Kick but with what you are delt.  We are cheering for you.

USA

Whatever anybody says, the mainstay and I worship you!

USA

Tom - You grab that destiny by the horns when you catch up to it and tug it towards the direction its supposed to be pointing: towards the cosmos, rocketing skyward just like the way you climb.

2009 TdF has a nice ring to it, no doubt.

USA

Tom,
Having the opportunity to show your strength/form over a three week period is such a unique opportunity, I'm truly sorry for your loss.

On the bright side at least three stages of the Cascade Classic have your name written on them, Go chase em down!
Bret

USA

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textarea: Honestly I have been watching you for years. Your attitude is great for the remainder of the year and hopefully you can give it a go next year.

USA

It's to bad you are not going. I hope the state side races go well and you can show the team you should have been in France. I hope you catch your destiny.

USA

I was looking forward to following you on the mountain stages at the Tour. That is not to be. I will remain, however, a fan and wish you the best. I still expect to see you on the podium at the Tour one day.

USA

Thanks, Tom, for that really real reaction to not getting picked for the Tour. Still, you'll now have a chance to kick some ass here and in Lombardy and  make a showing in the spring.

USA

Tough break, but hang in there - you'll be back at the TdF.  Show 'em what you're made of the rest of this year!

USA

Tom, I'm sorry you can't ride the tour...I remain a huge fan here stateside and I know the future will bring better results. 

Stay cool, man

USA

Hi Tom,
Don't be discouraged about not being on the Tour squad this year. I am still rooting for you. Get back to 100% soon. Take care.

USA

Sorry Tom about not going to the TDF again.. Maybe next year!
uword: degree

USA

Sorry you aren't going to Le Tour this year - what's next?

USA

Tom,
This is YOUR time YOUR RACE dont let anything or anyone stand in your way. Ride harder smarter than you ever have in the passed. You are one of my main riders on my fantacy team. Show the Peleton who you are.

USA

Just a huge Tom fan that wants to see you at the Tour come July and winning again

Best of Luck!

Ireland

Tom - You are a good rider.  You are so fast.  You have nice legs.  Do good in Tour of France.  Thank You.

Sara in Dublin

UK

Like the videos Tom, good to see training is going well. I hope all goes well in the Tour.

philippines

hi hello

tommy d

big fan here

goodluck this coming TDF

OinksT

The Netherlands

Hi Tom,
Really enjoyed Stephanie's video's and pics of your training near Alp, brings back memories of last year's hols in the area ! Good to see you with our buddie Scott, does he not look great in that shirt! You look in good shape,keep up the good work and good luck in the build up to de TdF!
Groetjes, Paul,Sarah,Laura+Julia

USA

Tom... I still remember you riding you stationary bike in the dorm room with the fan on. Classic :) Glad to see you are still doing well!

USA

Tom, Think you would look great in Polka Dot, and better yet, yellow. No one can follow you in the mountains. Evans, Sastre, Valverde - no way! I think it is fate that you left Lance's team which has no Tour bid, and you are in.

Spain

Let me know when the sick soup production needs to get goin' again

Tom- really enjoy the videos and keep them coming.  It is a "quick" vacation from the 8 to 5 thing (aka work) to watch your videos.  Best of luck in the Tour.  Take care.

Give em hell in Spain TD!! Looking forward to some of that Vuelta magic from 05 and 06!!

tom , i am still hopeing you battle contador in july , as we talked in the wayfield ct ride in november  , best regards  colnago ken

Tom, I think you have a great attitude and I appreciate everything you do for the sport that I love.  Thanks for being a great role model for me, as well as the cycling youth!  peace and good luck with the rest of the 2008 season!

Tom - Looking forward to seeing you in the Tour. I think everything will come together for you this year and you will have a great race. Best of Luck.

It was fun when you signed my Go Shark poster.  It was cool watching the bike race.  You are so fast.

Signed,
Adam + Adam's Dad

Hey Tom, congrats on being named to the TDF squad.  We will be cheering you on.  Terry, Karen, Ryan, Sean, and Erin

Hey Tommy D.
It was great talking to you a couple of day's at Tour De Ga.   I was the one that you gave the TOC water bottle to in Atlanta after stage 7.  Jog your memory if you are ever here in Ga training and need a good sports massage therapist, I am here for you.  You told me to leave my information for you.  Please feel free to contact me at madone@bellsouth.net I am not too far from the mountains, so if you need a place to stay just let me know. 
Again thanks for taking time to talk to me, you are an awesome guy and racer and I am glad that your back is doing well and you are riding hard again.  Ps. I love your web site.

God Bless
and Happy trails
Lisa Millslagle

Great seeing you race at georgia.  The kids had you sign their shirts on Brasstown, they really enjoyed chearing for you there as well as Atlanta and Dahlonega.

Good luck at the tour de georgia. Glad you are racing again.
:-) Mike

Again TD you are an inspiration to us all.  You always ride hard and give it your all, throw in some luck and it's a great year.  You deserve the best.  After my neck incident I am back on the bike and will be watching you.  Our best to you and the family.  Tony and Roxy

Go get 'em Tommy D!  This is your year.  First Georgia then THE TOUR!!  Slipstream is really setting precedent.  Glad you are racing again.

Great to read you're recovering well.  Keep riding - fast?  From the "the best damn photo support driver ever!"

Stay healthy TD, prove the critics wrong and have your strongest year yet! Grow those wing and soar up Brasstown

Stay healthy TD, prove the critics wrong and have your strongest year yet! Grow those wing and soar up Brasstown

Tom, awesome to see pix of you doing those hard exercises with the fit ball!  Best wishes for the TdG especially the Brasstown Bald stage! 

Tom-
I met you at BREAD bakery last year, and said whats up. I spent the summer at the OTC, making crazy waffles with your new team mate Mike Friedman.  Ride hard, Man!!!

Hey Tom,
Getting ready to come see you for the 4th year in the TdG. Thanks for signing an '05 Disco jersey for me last year. Relatives in Durango always send me articles to keep up with you. Don't ever underestimate how much inspiration you are out here for us "wannabees"! Coming off a fractured hip last season myself and trying to get back in race form. Man, you have been through a lot in the last couple years and know you are tougher for it because your are coming through. Thanks for all your work with the kids too! Great to see you with Slipstream, don't know how your fitness will be this early with what you've gone through, but hope you are the first one I see coming at the top of Brasstown!

Hey Tom! sorry we missed seeing you this winter in Tucson and we're glad to see you are recovering well from the back injury. We're always here rooting for you! Have a safe and successful season.
Love,
Larry and Rosemarie
ps:  hi to dave

Hi, Tom...this is Alie's dad, Steven,  just wanting to say thanks for taking her into your world of cycling and good luck with the back recovery, training and the season that approaches. Take care.

Look forward to seeing you in Georgia.   Tom, Tell me you WILL be in the TDF, recovered from the back problem.  See you on top of Brasstown!!!  

See you in France :-) :-) :-)

Hey dude, good luck with the tour selection.....stay upright and fit will ya? really want to see if all the hype about ya is true :)

Looks like we'll be seeing you in the Tour, per the Velonews announcement posted moments ago.  I look forward to watching your climbing & tt prowess throughout July.

Tom,
Just got back from Georgia where me and some buddies rode Brasstown. We talked about ya as we suffered our way up the climb  and how you seem to go up it a lot easier than we did!   Good luck with your back and kick butt on Brasstown!

Tom,
   Best wishes for a speedy recovery and a great TdG and 2008.

did you have surgery? And if you were in Paris -Nice you guys would have won

Hi Tom,

So glad to hear that you should be feeling better in time for the TdG.  Take care and have a wonderful birthday!

You'll feel better soon Tom!  Can't wait to see you win Brasstown Bald this year.
Best wishes for 2008.

Hi Tom,

Just wanted to stop by and wish you a happy 30th birthday!  Let's celebrate with a return to form after your back is better, just in time to repeat your victories at the Tour de Georgia!

Sincerely,
Mike C.

Sorry to hear about your back. Been there myself w/two surgeries. It does get better!! Keep that core strong brother...that's the ticket.

Best of luck to you; this is your year!!!
Tailwinds,
JM

Hi Tom.
Sorry to hear about your herniated Disc (L4).
Several years ago I had major back issues which turned out to be the same thing. After much time spent on all sorts of therapies, I eventually had to have an operation (Lamenectomy). This fixed the pain straight away and in combination with core strength excercises, turned my life around for the better.
I hope you don't need an operation though, and wish you a speedy recovery.
Cheers
Mike

Hey Tom- Sorry to hear about your latest setback. Here's to a speedy recovery. I'm hoping to get down to the Tour De Georgia but in case I don't, see you in June at bike week.
Bob

Tom,
Can't wait to see you and the team at the upcoming Tour de Georgia. My wife and I went to our first pro bike race at last year's Brasstown Bald stage and loved it. What a brutal climb at the end of a stage but you guys made it look like a piece of cake! Best wishes for the event and the season.

Dear Tom,
you are absolutely wonderful man!!! I have respect from you:o) I wish you a lot of luck in your life. Nicely day, your Jane.

Wishing you a strong 2008. 

You guys keep up the good work.

Hey Tom:
Great races ahead!!  Saw some nice posters of you at the Louis Garneau outlet in North Conway New Hampshire.  I was bragging to the guy working there how great your ride in New London/East Lyme back in Thanksgiving weekend was.  Have an awesome season.

Tom, so sorry you got sick.  It must be really hard to have this happen again, but don't worry - you'll soon be well and all set to burn up the road at Paris-Nice!
Good luck in 2008!

Tom, hope that you are okay.  What happened at the Tour of California's Stage 4? 

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What is the bug that is going around the TOC?

Hi Tom,

Sorry that you had a DNF in Tour of California, guess going to Europe now for some better weather in Alp. Good  luck in the Paris-Nice race ! 

Hi Tom, you are an impressive rider. Best of luck in the tour!

Tom,
Thank you so very much for hosting Durango BMX's 'Dreams to Reality' fundraiser! You and Dr. Blevins presented the audience with truly inspirational advice. It was an evening no one will ever forget and everyone's future will be bright, because of your precious advice.
Please give your parents my best, they are the sweetest. Also, tell Mr. Roll he rocked the stage, too. Take care, 'stay in the middle' and all of us at Durango BMX will be cheering you on this year with Slipstream! Yee ha, you go!
Thanks again, Tom.
Oh Yea, DAVE CHO ROCKS! Thanks to you too, Dave!

Hey TD,

I want you to make this your hey day year and I will be on location thru out the Amgen Tour to witness your afterburnin asaults on the 10+% grade inclines! You can count on me for Skyhawk roadside support and yours would be a fitting overall TD victory at the Rose Bowl. It's your turn TD and I think your Slipstream Team will support your goals of victory this year.  Careful on the hi-speed descents and please give it your BEST SHOT.

I was warned at last year's tour they will restrain my patriotic antics with taser jolts and straight jacket in lieu of hand cuffs. Catch me if you can - I'm no burrito mannnnn!

PS - Grow your mojo on Mt. Lemmon, Tuscon - and beware of the 29 pies at the summit cafe! I know of no better year round territory to produce your potential talent. Mt. Lemmon is the Champion's Mecca.

"Go For What You Know" TD!!!!!!!
Quote by Pat Travers

See Ya in the Golden State

WHOOOOYA

The Raging Skyhawk

Great meeting you on Super Bowl Sunday!  Good luck with the Tour of California!

Karin (64-yr. old cyclist)

Hey Tom,

Haven't seen you in a while but always keep track of what's up. Good old days of hanging with you, Salem and others at local MTB races was awesome.

Got to say "hi" to your folks at Mt Snow last time there, great to see them as well. I ran into Lance at Sloan Kettering, NYC on wednesday while there for my radiation therapy. Reading Velo news on the train ride home and had to leave a note.

 You're going to have a great season!!!

Michael Patrick
Gary Fisher
 http://oweracingmylife.blogspot.com/

Happy Blizzard to ya! Doubt you're here training in this stuff. Had the pleasure of riding with you, Ned, Todd, and a couple others last summer during a Tuesday night worlds ride. Got dropped at the turn to WildCat from Hesperus, but that's ok. Good luck to you this year with the new team. Don't eat too many burritos.

Bryan Green,
a.k.a. Dirtfreek

Hey, Tom.  Cant wait to see you climb like a billy goat in the Dolomites and, hopefully, the Pyrenees.  Perhaps you can fill us in on the new schedule?

Hey Tom it was great cycling the mountains with you last year.  Keep up the great work.

Good luck in 08, hope you remain healthy and in good form.  This should be a great year, will be watching with interest from down under!

Go, Tom!  Great to hear about Slipstream's invitation to the Giro! 

I miss Kristin's corner - please let us know how she's doing from time to time.

Best of luck tom :) U have such a similar name to me. haha

Slipstream series is looking awesome.

Thank you, Tom! I'm really excited for Slipstream! It seems like just the thing professional cycling needs. I'll be cheering for you!

Very excited about Slipstream--you will rock  le Tour--or at least make things exciting.

Best of luck.

Tom,

Great to see you in Argyle in 2008! Can't wait to cheer you and your mates on.

GO TOMMY !

Hi Tom

Looking forward to watching Team Slipstream this year. Hopefully, the team will get the invite for TDf but if not there are many other exciting races to watch you guys.

I entered the Mt Washington HillClimb race last summer. Unfortunately it got cancelled but I will try again this year. Can I borrow your legs!!

Best in 2008. Ride with pride.

Go Tom. Saw you schedule for next year. TDF?

You are the man, Tom. Good luck with your new team, Slipstream/Chipotle presented by H30.

Looking forward to you flying the argyle on the top step of the podium this season.

hey tom. good luck in the Slipstream colors next season. We hoping for big things for you and know you'll do a great job!

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