MESSAGE BOARD 2008 February 7, 2007
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hroughout the season, fans of Chechu Rubiera can post messages of support to him here. Por favor, escubanos en español o asturiana. Nos gusta recibir noticias de ustedes. Gracias. Thank you.
MESSAGES FROM CHECHU
25th July 2008
Hola Nicky,
I hope you are well. My knee is going better so I am happy about that.
Regards,
Chechu
22nd July 2008
Hola amigos.
I hope you are well. As you know, I had a bad crash on Friday.
Since then, I couldn’t train well. I just tried to train a couple of days. Bad: I was riding my bike as fast as I used to ride when I was 5 years old… So definitely I’ll stop for a few days.
I did an x-ray on my knee and the good news is that nothing is broken.
I have to take antibiotics because of the injury (abrasion), and the knee is swollen so I have to take anti-inflammatory too. I hope to be on the bike in two or three days preparing for the Vuelta.
Thanks for your support once again.
Chechu
23 February 2008
When Rebecca spoke with Chechu on Saturday afternoon, he told her that the team had already trained for 2 or 3 hours in the morning, and the weather in Palo Alto is good. He’s happy.
On ASO, Chechu’s opinion is that it’s a big mess, where everyone is at fault. But the powerful people, like the UCI, are most to blame for the current bad situation. He thinks everyone needs to work together to solve it. As he’s retiring next year, he doesn’t complain for his own sake, but it’s very bad for young riders.
The team is continuing to put pressure on the ASO, to get them to change their minds, it would be difficult, but he thought Johan is going to Astana next week to talk to the government, to work on calming down the situation.
Rebecca suggests that he might do something about it when he retires. Chechu laughs. It should be one of the really big names, he says, like Miguel Indurain or Gianni Bugno. Someone everyone would listen to and respect.
4 February 2008
Hola! I am back at home. It’s been quite difficult, because of jet lag. I wake up every day at 5 in the morning …
(Australia) was a wonderful experience. I really enjoyed it. The race was quite fast, but not so bad on the wheel. There were no mountains, which made it easier.
Now I am training again to focus on California.
At the same time, it looks that since the Giro is not inviting us, maybe my racing program will change. But I don’t know yet.
I am sad and disappointed about the decision that the Giro does not invite one of the best teams in the world. We are a completely new team, nothing to do with the old Astana and with their problems with doping. We are even controlled by an external company to clean our image, with many doping controls in and out of competition, as well as the controls from UCI, WADA, Spanish authorities …
So it looks to me that now it doesn’t matter if you are able to have a clean team and a good sponsor for being in the best races of the world. It is going to depend on the judgment of the organiser.
So, who is going to invest in cycling, creating an strong team, if there is no rules to be able to participate in the best races of the world and no guarantees?
Maybe this is what the Giro or Tour want. Weak teams so they can control them and have more power in international cycling. It is not just Astana. Other big pro tour teams are not invited.
Take care.
Chechu
19 December 2007
The training camp was nice, and just because we are competitive, we rode too fast for December!
We made some jokes, and had fun. It was quite cold too, but better than in Asturias where the temperatures are below zero!
The programme looks pretty nice to me. Maybe just too many planes and too many long trips, with many hours of difference … jetlag is coming.
I’ve never been to Australia before and it will be a nice experience. Also everyone says that California is becoming one of the better races in the season, because of the people and the good organisation.
And as you know, I love the Giro, so it’s a really good programme on paper. Let’s see …
Take care, and MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!
Chechu
November 2007
Hello to everyone.
I want to thank all my fans for the affection and support I have received in these last weeks. They have encouraged me to continue for one more year. In what will be my final season, I hope to give the best of myself and make you feel proud of my effort.
Victories are difficult, and I’ve never been a winner myself, but what I can give you is my work and my sacrifice in the year of my retirement.
Thank you for everything.
Chechu
Hello
very good site http://www.chechurubiera.info, thanks
G’night
GO CHECHU! MY WIFE AND I ARE BIG FANS OF YOURS AND WISH YOU THE BEST IN THE GIRO AND VUELTA THIS YEAR! WE ALSO HOPE TO SEE YOU AT THE TOUR DE GEORGIA? MAYBE YOU CAN REPEAT THE KING OF THE MOUNTAINS TITLE! BEST OF LUCK!
Hope you get well soon. We’ll see you at the Tour de Georgia!
LiveStrong
Angie and Jerry
Hoping this finds you feeling better, I miss you in the Peloton.
Chechu, te echamos muy de menos en Francia este año. La salida del Paris-Nice fué triste sin ti y tu maravillosa sonrisa. Cuidate. Un abrazo. Cristina
Un abrazo Chechu y los mejores deseos, mil y mil gracias por que gracias a tu generociad hoy algunos chicos colombianos, han sentido en su piel un uniforme nuevo, esto les dara un impulso y una nueva energia para continuar su dificil camino, les falta mucho material, pero el saber que hay personas como tu, que los apoyan, les dara la fuerza para continuar .
gracias amigo
Good luck Chechu for this new year!!!!With lot’s of victory!!!!!!!
Forza, mi amigo!
Con cariño,
Martha
Sorry your schedule didn’t allow you to make it to the Tour de Georgia. We will be cheering for you in your favorite race for the next few weeks.
Best wishes from your American Fan Club
Jerry & Angie
Quiero desearle mucha suerte a todo el equipo y en especial a Chechu.
Nuestro amigo precioso,
Su tiempo ha llagado otra vez. Goces de la carrera y ganes esa etapa. ¡Cuidate!
Aye, Nicky x
Hola Chechu! Me espanol es no muy bueno, lo siento. Estoy tratando! You are one of my sponsored riders this year and I love watching all of the races. Good luck in the Giro d’Italia, Le Tour and the rest of the races!
Thank you for what you do.
Keep on mi amigo.
Muy bien Chechu por la carrera de hoy . Como se dice siempre por delante . A continuar peleando .Un abrazu
Wow Chechu!
What a fabulous treat you gave us today! You looked so good, really strong.
Take care and enjoy.
Nicky
Chechu!!!
Your ride today was fantastic! Thrilling!
I planted a fabada bean in the garden to bring you good luck. It sprouted very strong and it’s climbing confidently, straight up, like you in the mountains.
We pour the sidra during every stage. Salud!
In bocca al lupo,
Rebecca
Chechu,
Raise the roof, my friend. You are riding so well, so strong!
I am cheering for your continued success from my home in California.
Con cariño,
Martha
Bueno chechu, a ver si este año no te hacen trabajar para nadie y puedes por fin demostrarles a todos que eres el corredor español mas regular de las grandes vueltas desde hace mucho tiempo. änimo y a por esa etapa que en este Giro seguro que cae.
Hola Chechu,
I am one of your faithful fans.
We miss you in France this year.
I know you really like the Giro and hope you enjoy it.
Anyway you are very strong and I wish you to win a stage.
Thank you for your good mood, your availability and your kindness.
Good luck and take care of yourself.
Annick
Congratulations on your wonderful Giro so far, Chechu! We are watching you live on cycling.tv every day, and are happy to see you doing so well. Now come the mountains, my boy, and you will shine!
Have fun and suffer well. We are cheering for you in the USA!
Vamos Chechu comienza la montaña a mantener esos primeros puestos de la general abrazos de Rosa ,Estela y mios
Gente estan hablanda por todo el mundo. Sobre tú. Tu apoyo es fuerte y fiel. Tu trabajo estuve dificil hoy. Va a mejorar.
Besos, que duermas bien.
Aye N y R x
Chechu,
It sounds like you are suffering – tough days and stomach problems make for long, hard days on the bike.
Sending you healing, white light and prayers for health.
Martha
In bocca al lupo, Chechu!
Kill that damn wolf!
Rebecca
Go Chechu!!
Brett in Huntsville, Alabama USA
Muy bien Chechu por la etapa de hoy .Animo y a continuar peleando . Gracies por la buena jornada de cilismo que me diste esta tarde amigu un fuerte abrazu.
Go Chechu very cool webside i hope you will have a brilliant year and good Luck for Giro
Hi!
Great website, and great athlete!
Wish you and Disco all the best for the rest of the season!!
Chechu-fan, Tanja
Anyone with the endurance to finish a three week race is a winner! The dedication and determination to do so shows class and Chechu has tons of class. You have given your fans thrills throughout the last three weeks, thank you. And thank you to all the Discovery team!
Joan
Chechu..Te deseamos mucha suerte ‘Principe de las Asturias’..si, tu te vas a lograr…te estamos apoyando fuertamente desde aca en ‘La Gran Manzana’…muchos apurrunos..te cuidas si..
Annette y familia..
Nueva York
Hello!
What a nice website!!! Well done!
I’ve just added your link on my page!
Chechu, I wish you good luck this season!
It would be great if you could win a race!
Regards,
Sandrine
Hola Chechu!
Te echarémos muy de menos en el Tour de Francia.
Como escribió en el siglo 19 el famoso poeta francés Alphonse de Lamartine:
« Echamos de menos a una sola persona y todo está despoblado ».
Pensarémos en tí durante el Tour de Austria y él de Alemania.
Un abrazo muy fuerte.
Cristina, Paris, Francia
Chechu,
We’ve watched your team-mates storm round a sunny, excited London today.
But we were all missing you. We’d love to know how you are tonight. In fact, where are you tonight?
Good luck in China, we hope it’s a wonderful, inspiring experience for you.
Ciudate siempre, amigo. Besos.
Nicky
Best of luck in China, Chechu!! We support your efforts as you race all over the world!
We miss you at the Tour de France this year, very much, but will be supporting you at the Vuelta later this year!
Go Chechu!
Bueno suerte, mi amigo.
Enjoy China!
Good Luck in China!!!!
You’re one of my favorite discovery channel riders…always seem so happy to be with your team and working hard.
Would it be possible to include some video of the race on your website???
Animo Chechu y a disfrutar de esos maravillosos paisajes de china. Un abrazo muy fuerteu
Hola Chechu! I just returned from the Domincan Republic and I met someone from Asturia! He knew you, Samuel Sanchez and Ben Noval! He wished you luck in China, and so do I!
Hang in there. You guys are doing great!
No chains, boys!
Hi Chechu,
i’ve read you are suffering from stomach problems. Too bad you can’t fully enjoy your stay in China. Hope you’ll get well really soon. You’re one of my favorite Postal/Disco riders. Good luck, your stage win at the Vuelta would be nice
Keep cool
Hi Chechu!
I read that you suffer with the altitude and some stomach issues…
Sad to read that, I hope you recover as soon as possible! I hope that the rest of the season goes as you have hoped/planned. I really think you are one of the nicest guys in the peloton! Allways smiling, I love it
Hope you stay healthy, looking forward for Vuelta!
All the best, Tanja
Salud, Chechu!
You deserve a major prize for enduring the Tour of Qinghai Lake. What a killer!
When you remember the discomfort, I hope you also have nice memories of China.
Wishing you a safe journey back to Asturias, and the comfort of your own home.
The loving arms of all your fans are around you.
Abrazos,
Rebecca
Congrats Chechu, nice win today. hope for more at the Vuelta
:D
Wait, Chechu! Forget that earlier message!
Discomfort must agree with you, because you have TRIUMPHED!
FANTASTIC!
With accolades, flowers, and olive wreathes,
Rebecca
Hey, amigo … you remembered my birthday! It’s such a great present.
I’m SO pleased for you. You deserve this win so much, and your family too.
Well done, speak to you soon.
Nicky
Cheers for Chechu! Discovery Channel Team rocks China.
What great news from China! Chechu wins a sprint?
I hope this is the start of a great second half of the season leading up to the Vuelta.
My best wishes and congratulations.
Hey Chechu,
Congratulations ! I’m so happy for you and your team.
Bravo et bonne chance pour la suite.
Go Chechu !
Annick
Salud, Chechu! What a magnificent win for you, for Discovery!
You wear the Wreath of Victory well, mi amigo! ¡Felicidades!
Congrats on your win Chechu! Way to go!!
Hola Chechu! Felicidades en tu la victoria!!!!!
Chechu, my favorite in all the peloton!!
Great job in China!! It’s awsome that you won a stage.
Best of luck for the rest of the season.
Keep smiling!!!!
Felicidades ‘por la etapa de China , que repitas en la Vuelta a Alemania y por supuesto en la Vuelta a España en la cual estaremos a pie de cuneta para darte esos animos que te mereces amigu .Un abrazu y esperando para celebrar con unos culinos de sidra esa victoria de etapa
Enjoy Deutschland, Chechu!
Another good luck expression from the opera: Toi, toi, toi!
Rebecca
Chechu, I am so very sorry to hear the news that came out Aug 10th. I don’t even know what to say to you. My heart is breaking, and my heart is with each and every rider and staff member. I am sad. But, whatever you choose to do, know that you have given it your all. You are a loyal teammate. Tough as nails. Your smiles brings smiles to many. It has been a pleasure to watch you race with this team. Congratulations on your victory this year. I expect to see you in the peloton next year. If not, seriously consider coaching the young talent. Thank you for for what you have contributed to this beautiful sport. Thank you for your voice in support of the riders. Thank you for what you do.
Estoy un tifosi para la vida, mi amigo.
Julie
Chechu, I am sorry that you are retiring from cycling, you are an athlete I respect so much! I hope you will enjoy health and happiness in your new life. I also hope that the concern you showed for your fellow cyclists will continue, and that perhaps you will take on and active role behind the scenes in a more political way. You seem the perfect man to do it.
All the best, from a long time fan.
Sophia
I am so so sad that it has come to this.
I hope all the best for you in the future, whatever you will be doing!
Thank you for all these years, you will be greatly missed!
Bambi
Hola, Chechu!! It was really awesome to meet you yesterday in Kufstein – I’ll never forget this moment! You’re the nicest guy I ever met!!! Thank you for the autograph “con carino”. You’re such a gentleman!!! Ride a good TT tomorrow. All the best for the future, a lot of luck at the Vuelta and keep smiling
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Hola Chechu!
Dont give up!!
We are cheering for you, keep on punishing the peloton!
You have been fighting in the peloton for so many years, that you deserve RESPECT, and even if Disco is going away, we still want to see you in the peloton!!!
You are a gentleman, a sport hero, and a very nice man, so dont even consider to quit, a class act as you will find a spot in any team, I have zero doubts of that!!
So, Ill see you next year!
Go Chechu!!!
Good luck for Vuelta, we are going to be cheering for ya!
i talked today with chechu (before the 4 stage). He´s from the same town as i am. He seemed to be confident but also tired, i think he wants to retire, thats the impression i had
ah, i have a photo with him, maybe you want to upload it here…if you want it just ask me
Ánimo Chechu, hoy estuve animándote a pie de carretera en los Lagos y mañana estaré otra vez en Palombera.
Chechu mucha suerte en la Vuelta y que podamos continuar viendote pedalear en competicion por mucho tiempo .
Hola amigo!!
DONT LEAVE US!!!!
You are one of my absolutely favourite riders, I cant even imagine the peloton without you!!!
You looked awesome at st 18, it was absolutely fabolous to watch you attack on the downhill!!! I jumped allover while cheering at you!
I really, really hope you find the motivation to continue even after the devastation of Discovery disbanding, riders and persons like you are very important to have around in the cycling world, you draw the fans into the sport!
So Im looking forward to see you race soon again next year!
All the best,
Bambi
Chechu! I feels so bad for you! You deserve the same sendout when you retire that Eki got! It is so unfair. Wishing you the best. Thank you for being the ultimate team member!
Chechu-
You have been an inspiration as a cyclist and a human being. You are the epitome of the selfless teammate. I truly hope you can find a team but know that you have fans all over the world who will continue to wish you the best in whatever course your life takes. Thanks so much!
Chechu espero que encuentres muy pronto equipo. El ciclismo en estos momentos necesita personas como tu . Un abrazo
Congratulations on your wonderful career. I always watched for you in the peloton. Good luck in the future, wherever that will take you. domestiques are like the shepas of Nepal, they can’t get to the top with out your hardwork and skill.
Estimado Chechu, espero que encuentres un equipo pronto. Te deseo lo mejor y buena suerte.
Tuve el privilegio de conocer a “Chechu” en Julio de este ano en la Vuelta ciclista de Qihghai en China.
Tanto yo como mi equipo, desde un principio quedamos gratamente impresionados con su actitud tanto en la bicy como en el hotel etc con todos los ciclistas, especialmente jovenes que estan empezando en este deporte.
Su amabilidad y respeto con todos es increible, tanto mas cuando estabamos todos en el aeropuerto al final para volver a nuetros paises, el se acerco a nuestro equipo con un regalo a unos de los mas jovenes de nuestro equipo, una tricota de el Discovery el cual este joven lo muestra con orgullo a quien lo quiera ver en su ciudada natal.
Es refrescante conocer a un ciclista tan famoso, profesional, cordial y amable.
Nuestro equipo en China era la seleccion de Nueva Zelandia. Puedo decir que si antes eramos fans de el, ahora mucho mas y lo nesecitamos en el peloton por que tiene mucho que aportar.
Un abrazo y muchas felicidades a Uds y Chechu, tengo la foto que me tome con el en una de mis murralas de mi oficina.
Jorge Sandoval MNZM
Wellington
NUeva Zealandia
Chechu,
I want to see you on your bike riding as always. You are a great representative of what a cyclist should be – honorable, hard working and strong.
Good luck, Chechu!! I’m wishing great things for your future.
God bless you,
Joan
You did a great job in helping the US Postal/Discovery Channel Team. Any team should proud to have a rider like you. Good luck in the in future, hope to see you in next year’s peloton.
Stacy
i don’t think i need to say anything that hasn’t already been said. always a fan
Checu embodies everything great about cycling: teamwork, loyalty and commitment. Surely someone can use Checu for 2008.
Always a Checu fan. Good luck and godspeed.
Bill
Looking forward to seeing you on the roads in 2008. Have faith. Good things will come.
Dear Chechu,
I hope you’ll find a team for 2008! I want to see you in the peloton! I wish I had the power to help you somehow… But the only thing I can do is to give you my support & love from Hungary!
Anikó
Chechu, I’m praying that you do get the offer that you deserve for next year. I’ve always admired your work ethic and love of the sport! Good Luck and God Bless!
Martha
Chechu,
I think you deserve a spot on a good team, good luck!
A
Hola Chechu! You are all that is good in cycling. I wish you nothing but the best, and I expect to see you in the Pro European peloton in 2008. With your work and talent, any team would be LUCKY to have you riding for them. Venga Chechu!!
Chechu,
Hi, i am a great fan of yours since 2002. I saw you and Roberto Heras support Lance during the mountain stages in La Mongie and Plateau de Beille. How can I forget the way you paced the last of Lance’s rivals and shed them one by one. Those memories show how good you are as a cyclist, and how good you are as a team mate. Right now, I still believe you still have what it takes to be in the peloton next year. You can bring out experience which is very valuable when the going gets tough. i wish you luck Chechu, somewhere in the horizon a team beacons you to be a part of them.
Kris
Hello,
I, for one, am stunned that you do not yet have a contract for 2008. Perhaps the team managers no longer recognize the value of 1. talent; 2. a willingness to sacrifice; 3. loyalty (who can forget your calming influence on ‘the Lance’ on Luz Ardiden in 2003); 4. intelligence; 5. being nice (a scarily rare characteristic in the peloton I suspect). At any rate, whatever happens best wishes from a fan who sees you as an example of what sports, in general, and cycling, in particular, should be. All the best.
Matt
I’ve enjoyed watching you for the past years at Discovery, I hope you find a team for next season and continue with your great career!!!
Good luck with the contract…. kind of disappointing that someone like yourself is still waiting for a contract when the peloton is full of previously sanctioned riders that HAVE new contracts. How guys like David Millar get hired to ride for Slipstream is beyond me. I don’t know…. good luck man!
Chechu,
Que tengas mucha suerte en el 2008!. De todo el peloton, tu eres de los grandes. Un verdadero caballero. Te deseo lo mejor, ya sea en la bicicleta, o en el campo de la Ingenieria.
Un saludo desde Redondo Beach, CA.
Luciano
Chechu,
I hope you know what dedicated fans you have and how loved and respected you are. You are an inspiration not only to those fans but to every single member of the professional peloton. I hope with all my heart that we get to see you ride at least 1 more year. But more so I hope that, whatever you choose to do with your future, you remain happy, healthy and content with your life.
With deepest respect,
Amy Bush
Charlotte, North Carolina
I admire you as an athlete and as man, and there are not many people that I can say that about these days. We need your goodness and your racing ability in the peleton. Best wishes in finding the right team for 2008.
Thanks for the memories and I look forward to more.
Chechu, I have watched you ride for many years, and I hope that I will continue to watch you ride for years to come. Your service to Lance and your attacks inspire me to ride my bike with enthusiasm. I will be a fan of whatever team you end up riding with. I hope 2008 is good for you. Take care. Your friend, Dave.
Hola Chechu,
I can’t believe you weren’t one of the first Discovery riders snapped up when they announced the end of the team. Cycling is a team sport, and no one exemplifies teamwork better than you. Who can forget you leading Lance and Roberto in the Alps and Pyrrennes on the way to their victorious bids in the big tours. Someone will come to their senses, and we’ll see you in the hills soon.
Chechu! I want to see you at the head of the UCI one day! Till then, I hope you will achieve whatever makes you happiest and most comfortable. My best wishes to you and your family, and my warmest thanks to you for all you have offered in cycling.
Hola Chechu !
Je suis très triste d’apprendre que vous risquez de ne plus courir l’année prochaine malgré votre désir.
J’espère de tout coeur, qu’un directeur sportif va enfin prendre conscience de la valeur que vous représentez pour une équipe.
Non seulement vous êtes un coéquipier modèle mais votre palmarès parle de lui-même, vous êtes un très bon cycliste.
Votre comportement fait honneur au cyclisme, vous êtes honnête et loyal et pour ma part j’apprécie beaucoup votre gentillesse.
Je forme des voeux pour qu’une équipe professionnelle vous propose, enfin, pour 2008 des conditions dignes de votre carrière et de votre valeur.
Soyez assuré de notre soutien.
Annick
Paris (France)
Any team who doesn’t sign Chechu will be very sorry. The epitome of a team player, and a VERY strong climber. I will always remember those classic charges up the mountains of the TDF, forever emblazoned in my memory. Comeon, ProTour teams? Get with it and sign this great rider! Go Chechu!
Britt
Denver
Chechu,
Mucha suerte en tu busqueda de equipo, espero que al final las cosas te salgan bien y podamos verte compitiendo el año que viene. De no ser así, te deseo igualmente lo mejor en cualquier cosa que inicies.
Un abrazo
Dear Chechu,
I wish you the very best for the future. I hope you can ride at least one more year.
Take care!
Andi
Hungary
Just read of your situation on cyclingnews. I can’t believe a rider of your guts and experience is being left on the sidelines. With so many young climbers lining up to dominate the Grand Tours there should always be a place for a quality mountain domestique and you are one of the best. I keep my fingers crossed for you over the next few days. At least you can get an idea of your popularity amongst the fans of the sport from your messages of support.
Eres de los muy grandes corredores y tambien un ser humano maravilloso. Asi que no puede ser posible que no tengas un contrato para 2008 ! Seria como ver apagarse una estrella muy brillante en el cielo y el cyclismo ya no seria igual. Querido Chechu, mucha suerte y que tengas muy pronto un equipo con el cual conquistar las montanas y carreteras otra vez.
Abrazos
Agnès
Q VAYA RUBIERA!!!!!
Chechu! animos amigo, estoy seguro que te tendremos en firme el otro año con un equipo que sepa apreciar tu gran talento en la bicicleta!!
Saludos des de Panamá
Chechu … Hang in there Baby! We love you and certainly someone will come to their senses and realize that they cannot live without you on their team. This fan stands in total disbelief … hopefully soon, hopefully soon!
WE LOVE YOU!!!!
I’d like to see Chechu in the peloton next season.
Hope everything works out well for you, eventually.
Mars Abantao
Philippines
Chechu,
Wishing you all the best. Any team would be proud to have you riding with them.
Hy Chechu,
i am sorry when i heard from Nicky,that you don`t have found a new team.
I think this is a drama,if you want to ride one more year,it must be possible to find a pro tour team.Do you had asked Johan to go to the Astana-Squad?
Someone written some parts on the top from your great stageto Luz Ardiden in 2003,but for me,the better stage was 2 days before to Ax-3-Domains,when we saw you in the attack and i think,you had won this stage,but it shows,what a great man you are,wait for Lance and but him back on the top of the group,great job,fantastic.i wrote to Nicky from the great years on the alpe d huez in 2001,when you are on the way to dertroy the hole peleton,the same situation in 2003 on the alpe.Thank you for these great moments i have ever seen in cycling.I wish you all the best for the future,whatever you will do,good luck to you and your family.I hope we can see you once again on the road next year.
So far your great fans from Germany
Michel
Hope you’ll get a contract soon because your fans would love to see you in the Tour peloton in 2008. Good luck and thanks for all the memorable years with Lance.
Chechu!!!
We’re all wishing you the best in finding your new home in cycling, for 08 and beyond. From what I’ve read and heard throughout your career, you’re an extreme talent and resource, both on and off the bike. Your hard work and dedication will serve you well. Go Chechu!!!
Stay positive,
Donn
Chechu:
Like all your other adoring fans, i sincerely hope you have a place in the peloton in 2008. Cycling needs your total professionalism and exceptional talents.
I watched in awe as you buried yourself for each of Lance Armstrong’s victories — always with such dedication and graciousness. I really missed seeing you in this year’s Tour and hope I’ll have the pleasure of watching you in the 2008 Tour.
If I were the czar of cycling, you’d be sitting pretty with a great contract on a great team by now. Alas, I’m not sure anyone’s listening to me.
However, I live in hope… for great things to come your way… soon!
Mags in Virginia
Hey Chechu:
My wife and I wish you the best of luck, either in your continuing professional cycling career, or in your retirement and re-entry into “civilian” ventures.
As I recall, you are a college graduate engineer, so there shouldn’t be a lack of work in your other profession, even if cycling does not adequately recognize your continued value.
I wanted to comment that we have always been impressed by your professionalism, your willingness to sacrifice your own personal goals for a team, and the “class act” way that you have always conducted yourself. It has been an honor to follow your career.
Best of luck. And may your wheels always be true!
Paul Landry
New Iberia (Nueva Iberia), Louisiana
chechu–
if you DON’T score a team, all9yards.com racing team has a spot available for you. we are in central iowa, very near the hometown of former teammate jason mccartney.
we’d LOVE to race in support of you.
best wishes,
the mostly reverend grandpa kim
Dear Mr. Rubiera — I cannot mention your name without thinking of how you laid all your best in decimating mountain climbers up the climbs in the Alps and Pyrenees. They hated you but we viewers loved it!!!! I am impressed to see how you went mano a mano with the best climbers in the world, and all they got was a view of your arse, and course Lance’s. Even if you don’t find employment next year, I know with your skills, guts, and amazing work ethic, you’ll do more amazing stuff. Good luck and thanks for the memories, Chechu.
Christian
You will find a team, I am not even worried a bit.
I tell you what tho, for all the help you gave Lance, he should be the first one on the phone returning the favor and helping you.
You are a serious inspiration!
Best.
JR
North Carolina
Hi Chechu,
You’ll get a ride, and a good one. It’s the least you deserve.
Kia kaha
Iain
New Zealand
Hola chechu. Me acuerdo el dia que te conoci como corredor, fue en el 94 en cangas del narcea antes de la subida al acebo. En esta página esta la foto que lo acredita. Después fui un fan asiduo y me enganche al ciclismo por ti. Después también descubri que tenemos amigos comunes, en Vega por ejemplo. Años buenos han pasado y ahora en la decisión más importante de tu vida estaremos tu legión de incondicionales al pie de cañon mas que nunca. Hagas lo que hagas que sepas que tu trabajo no ha pasado desapercibido. Ni mucho menos. Espero verte algun dia!!!
Dear Chechu,
You are a unique and different rider to us. Your words and actions on and off the bike show us that you’re more than a world-class cyclist. You’re also a truly excellent human being. You deserve to do what will make you happy. And, to speak selfishly for those of us who love the sport, cycling desperately needs people like you, in whatever role you would like to play.
My very best wishes for you, on the roads and off.
Larry Martin
Kansas City, USA
(Rebecca Bell’s husband—I hope to visit with you someday)
Hi Chechu,
I’m another of your huge fans here in the USA that wants to wish you all the luck in the world in whatever pursuits you follow. Hopefully, that will include ProTour cycling for the near future. I agree with all your other fans who say any team would be luck to have you as an addition.
My favorite moments watching you ride include you and Lance together on Luz Ardiden in 2003, but I was most excited when I got to see you riding in person in the 2005 Tour de Georgia. You rode so bravely on Woody Gap and Brasstown Bald, it was thrilling.
I hope to have another chance to see you in a race on American soil. Thanks again.
Tina Smith
Madison, MS USA
Chechu has been a stud in the pro peleton for longer than most of us will be at our peak in whatever our chosen profession is. He has also raced with integrity, style, honor and selflessness. How could the professional peleton ride without him in this dire time of need. Any teams out there should be in serious consideration of signing this wonderful athelete/human being for not only his riding ability but also for consideration into his aquired skills that would be benficial to the younger riders. I am also sure that he could gracefully make the change into director when that time comes. We all got to see one of his teammates go out in the style that he deserved, could any of us forget seeing Eki on the front for the first lap of the Champs eleyse? I didn’t think so. Give Chechu the finish that the sport owes him, he has not asked for anything for himself in his entire career, we owe him that much .
Chechu-
I’ve followed your career for several years and you are an inspiration as a cyclist, a teammate and a gentleman. I wish you the best and know that the right thing will come to you. You are most deserving. Please know that you have fans all over the world pulling for you.
Cecille Juresko
Nine Mile Falls WA
USA
Chechu – I also enjoyed watching you work – not only for Lance, but for Levi. I was fairly new to cycling when Levi placed third in the Vuelta, and I was impressed when, shortly after Phil and Paul said your work for the day was done and you would just drag yourself to the finish, Levi seemed to “crack” and start going backwards. You managed to find something left to pace him back into the race, and I’ve been a fan of yours ever since. Surely some team will realize what as asset you are; it would be great if you could stay with Johan, but if not I wish you the best wherever you go.
Susan
@glenn,
yeah thats an great idea,Chechu leads the pack on the Champs.in this hopefull dream i booked my tickets to france.But better will be,when he win a stage in the mountains,at its best in the alpes on the climb of alpe d `huez with so lot of panache when he was on the attack to lead the group of favorites to the top of these mountain.He on his TREK-bike in the US-Postal-Trikot,leadind the favorites in the last climb was one of the greatest moments,i have ever seen in professional cycling.
Thank you Chechu,for all the great moments.
You won’t be teamless for long!! Keep climbing!
Hola, Chechu:
Please know that you have many fans and supporters here in the USA who respect and admire you, on and off the bike. We watched for you all year long, amigo, and you were a bright spot during many sad days during the season.
I’m sure you’ll be racing in a great team next year, and we will continue to cheer for you. Congratulations on your win in China, by the way!!!!!!
Keep the faith. May your wheels turn smoothy and easy for you, my friend.
Un petit message de France pour soutenir Chechu en lui souhaitant de continuer le vélo encore un peu dans une grande équipe!!!
Allez Chechu!!! Courage!!!
Bravo pour le site, il est super!!!
Chechu,
You’re the classiest rider in the peloton. You’ll be signed soon. Make sure you take your shot this year! Ride on…
Good Luck Chechu,
We are all behind you. You will be with a new team soon.
God Bless You
Dice hoy la prensa que correrás en el 2008, felicidades! Me alegro mucho por ti, espero que escojas la mejor opción… aunque haya que cruzar el charco.
Dear Chechu,
let me be the first here to congrats you on your contract with Astana! I wish you all the best with your new team in 2008!
Hola saludos y Felices Fiestas para todoslos amigos de chechu. Recibi una grandisima alegria al recibir la noticia de que Chechu ya tenia equipo para el 2008 . La verdad es un ciclista con la veterania, profesionalidad y honradez y humildad de Chechu, seria un delito para el ciclismo que se quedara sin equipo .Gracias a ese gran director por contar con Chechu lo cual demuestra otra ved mas el porque es es uno de los mejores directores . Mucha suerte y muchos triunfos del equipo en el 2008
Hola, Chechu, my dear!!!!!
Good to hear you’ve the contract signed…
I’m so glad for you that I simply don’t know what to say … I wish you all the best from the bottom of my heart in the name of all your fans here in Austria and Slovenia!! You’re a wonderful guy and it’s a relief to hear you don’t have to worry about your future team anymore.
Have a good day on the bike!
Veronika
(you just made this day sooo beautiful to me – thanks!)
Great that you will be riding for Astana!! Im so happy for that!!! Cant wait the season to begin!
Good luck, we will be cheering for you!!
Bambi, Denmark
great news Chechu, i’m super happy for you!!! good luck for your last(?) season
Chechu!!!! I am so happy for you!!!! This is fantastic! Muy bueno, mi amigo! MUY BUENO!!!!
YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!! Felicidades. Que bueno es leer que te reunes con Johan y Cia. Buena suerte en 2008!
Congratulations Chechu! At thepaceline.com forum, we are thrilled how things are turning out.
Spokane, Washington, USA !
Je suis très contente pour vous Chechu. Bon entraînement et profitez bien de vos dernières courses. Je serais très heureuse si, pour cette dernière année, nous avions le plaisir de vous voir courir en France.
Felicidades Chechu por firmar de nuevo con Johan y Astana. Me gustaria mandarte una foto de mi perro, un perdiguero borbon, quien lo nombramos Chechu en tu honor, pero no se como hacerlo en este sitio web.
Mucha suerte,
Julian Sevillano
Miami, Florida, USA
Congratulations on your move to Astana! We are all thrilled at the chance to see you continue to race. Best of luck! Pedal on!
Chechu should have been signed long before this time. I’m happy that he’ll be staying in the sport for another year.
Hi Chechu. Congratulations. Your move to Astana coincides with your wish to cycle for another year. I wish you all the luck. Make your exit at Champs Elysse next year by being a part of the Tour squad. I am sure you will have a fruitful final year. I am excited to see you again tackle the mountains. Make the peloton suffer again before you shed your jersey.
Congratulations Chechu!! Great news!
CHECHU!!!!!!!!! Congratulations on the deal with Astana! I’m so excited for you!!!!
I am soooo happy!!!!!
Tanja, Finland
Love you and Im so so happy to see you race again next year! Wonderful!
Good luck with the training, stay safe!
Congratulations, Chechu!!!!
I AM SO HAPPY, HAPPY, HAPPY that you will be riding with the old gang at the new Astana. It is definitely a prayer answered!
This just makes my day. When I saw the announcement that you, Goose and Chris Horner will be at Astana, I literally jumped for joy!
Woohooooo!
All the best to you at Astana.
Mags
Arlington, Virginia
Soy asturiano como Chechu , sigo vuestra página por que me parece extraordinaria, es increible el seguimiento que haceis a Chechu, os doy todo mi ánimo para que sigais y sobre todo me alegro de haber leido la última noticia “Chechu sigue el año que el quería” se lo merece ¡Ánimo Chechu !.Muchas gracias por vuestra página.
Como asturiano y como aficionado al ciclismo me alegra un montón que Chechu continúe un año más. Ojalá le salgan las cosas como él quiere.
Great news, Chechu! Congratulations to you and Astana – they won’t be sorry! I’m looking forward to watching you race next year.
Susan
Chechu you’re wrong that you have never been a winner – you’ve won our hearts and admiration. You have shown us time and time again the kind of man you are – PURE CLASS. There are more ways to win then crossing the line first and the proof is in all these messages.
Joan
WOW!!! CONGRATULATIONS on signing with Astana!!! You guys are going to ROCK in Le Tour!
Chechu, we must correct your words by saying, you are very much a winner!
So glad things worked out for one more year. See ya at the races!
Chechu…you may not have won – but you certainly were cause of many who did AND just stop that “and I´ve never been a winner myself” talk! You have so many “things” that make you a winner and you’ll go far, far, far in life because of them — there is not enough room in our hearts for your winnings! I cannot wait to see you race another year – bring it on! Charlotte
Hey Chechu! You lucky mountain goat – we told ya everything will work out fine eventually. Congrats on your being reunited with Johan and most of your disco mates @ Astana. I first learned about it in thepaceline then @ cyclingnews. When it rains it really pours, Chris Horner and The Goose is also going your way. Astana will definitely be my team next season. I’m so excited, bring it on!
From a Filipino fan!
This is GREAT news! I can hardly wait for next season.
congratulations,
Sam Wade
Johnson City, TN
Chechu,
What wonderful news to come home to after a lovely fall day in my city.
You will always be a winner to me and all your fans who think you wield the biggest and baddest hammer in the peloton. You are heart, courage and teamwork rolled into one fabulous man.
Felicidades, mi amigo!!
You have always given us your best effort, Chechu. Being proud of you- on and off your bike- is easy. I am thrilled that you will share your final riding year with us on a team that appreciates what you have contributed for so long to the success of others. Your influence over the young Kazakhstanis coming to the team will be another meaningful contribution. Thank-you. I look forward to the ride.
Che Chu, if I had not made up my mind to root for Astana before your announcment, it has been made up now. Thank you for riding for another season. All of us will enjoy following this last year of your career. Thank you for the memories.
I have to disagree strongly with Chechu’s message to his fans !! He says he’s never been a “winner” himself, but he’s absolutely a winner. Everyone knows cycling is a team sport and there is no way someone can win a Grand Tour without a team of winners supporting him. Doing his job well, and helping his team succeed – and doing it with class, dignity and humility is the defninition of winning.
So glad to see you on Astana next season!
Hey Chechu:
I was very pleased to see that you will be riding another year, but I must beg to differ with your humble suggestion that you’ve “never been a winner”.
A “winner” is not always the first person across the line. A true WINNER is a person who plays by the rules, who places team above self, and who competes with dignity and professionalism.
You, sir, are a gentleman and a scholar. And a WINNER in every sense of the word.
I look forward to watching you compete again next year.
Hola Chechu:
Soy Cicli , no sabía que tenías una web , yo tambien , bueno un blog , cicli.blogspot.com
Un saludo
Hey Chechu,
GREAT to see your riding another season in the Euro Peloton. Was an awesome experience racing with you at the Tour of Qinghai in July. Hope the New Zealand jersey is still floating around with you. Good stuff with everything.
Congratulations on your decision to continue riding, you are a legend!
Cheers
Mark, New Zealand
Hola Chechu hoy comienza la andadura en el Astana, espero que sea el comienzo de un grandisima temporada de la cual disfrutes y logres muchos triunfos junto con Dani y Benjamin y demas compañeros . Un abrazu
Hola Chechu,
Somos una pareja de cicloturistas de Mallorca que hemos compartido dos Vueltas Cicloturistas a Menorca contigo. Gracias por tu amabilidad y permitirnos compartir unos momentos con uno de los caballeros de la bici. Enhorabuena por tu continuidad en el pelotón y que la nueva etapa en Astana sea el “cum laude” a tu cátedra.
Mucha suerte y salud.
Miquel y Bàrbara
¡Hola Chechu! Primero – ¡Cumpleaños Felices! ¡Espero que usted tenga un gran día el domingo!
Me español no es muy bueno, lo siento. (perro estoy tratando).
Estoy tan contento que usted regresa con la familia por otro año. ¡Cómo sea Australia! Yo lo apuesto asombra. Vi un retrato de usted con un Joey. ¡Qué una experiencia!
¡Tenga una gran carrera y un gran cumpleaños!
Pedal on!
Juls
Féliz cumpleaños, querido Chechu, y buen regreso a casa.
Te deseamos una última temporada ciclista llena de éxitos y de alegría juntos a tus compañeros.
Un abrazo muy fuerte y hasta pronto en Asturias.
Cristina y Roger – Paris, Francia
hey chechu!!! increible lo tuyo, chico. Espero que te lo pases muy bien este año corriendo y nosotros viendote y animandote. Te deseo lo mejor en tu cumpleaños y lo mejor para toda la temporada. Tus hinchas estaremos ahi siempre.
Bruno, Mieres.
Feliz Cumpleaños Chechu!! Australia es un lugar asoleado maravilloso para pasar un cumpleaños.
Es grande que usted está compitiendo con otra vez este año. La buena suerte y yo esperamos que usted goce de completar un ciclo tanto como gozamos el mirar de usted.
Debbie
May the sun
bring you new energy by day.
May the moon
softly restore you by night.
May the rain
wash away your worries.
May the breeze
blow new strength into your being.
May you walk
gently through the world and know
its beauty all the days of your life.
—–
Chechu!
I wish you a very, very happy birthday, and all the best in the new year of your life! May it be a good and a safe year for you, full of happiness, joy, luck, success, optimism…
But above all, I wish you health and lots of safe kilometres on your bike. God bless you!!
Lots of love,
Veronika
~ thinking about you every day
Happy Birthday Chechu. Had a piece of cake today (German Chocolate) in your honor. Wishing you a very relaxed, fun year.
Happy Birthday, Chechu!
Now you are old enough to be President of the United States. It’s an election year…how I wish! You’d be a leader we could trust.
Better yet, come and be our King! (KOM)
Good luck in your campaigns in California, Georgia, and all over the world in 2008.
Your devoted Superfan,
Rebecca
¡Feliz cumpleanos, mi amigo!
I would vote for you in a heartbeat. But I think you make a much better king: King of Hearts!
I hope to see you in CA next month.
happy birthday chechu! i hope you will have more years not only on the bike but also teaching other young people how to ride.
Your fans here in the US are excited to see you at the Tour of California.
OH MY GOODNESS — Chechu, you ROCKED Cali in Stage 3! I believe I saw you grinning as the thought of shredding legs and peeling people off the back of what turned out to be your “little” group. Can I say again, I am so glad you that didn’t retire and decided to give it one more year — ROCK ON!
Oh what a pleasure it was to watch you ride yesterday! Thank you Chechu, and keep it up.
You sure, you are not going to reconsider the retirement? You were super. Made me want to go back and see you with Lance in the good old days. Keep it up. Its another stage for you today.
Oh Chechu! Thank you for your great job on Wednesday! You were perfect! Just like in old time when you worked for Lance during the Tour! I couldn’t take my eyes off you! Thank you! Watching you made me forget the troubles with ASO and RCS for some wonderful hour! Hope to see more of you later on this year!
Lots of love
Anikó
Hungary
Wonderful work on the ride up Mount Hamilton and Sierra Road at the Tour of California on Wednesday. My eyes were GLUED to the television watching a site so familiar–your pace destroying the rest of the pack in favor of ASTANA , reminding me of the Lance years at the Tour de France! It also reminded me just how beautiful the sport of cycling can be!!!
Thank you, Thank you!!!
Your loyal fan always,
Julia from Napa, California, USA
WOW! You were amazing on Wednesday! Your pace chewed up the field. I could sense the fire in your soul. You reminded us all of how special and beautiful this sport is. Gracias!
Another loyal fan,
Cecille from Nine Mile Falls, Washington, USA
Wow!
Wednesday was a great ride, thrilling! The TV cameras were on you constantly, Chechu.
It was such a great performance, and all the talk was so positive. It made me forget there are any problems in cycling.
Cycling is still the most beautiful sport in the world.
You have always shown us the beauty of the sport. Every year of your career.
More, please!
you rock on stage 3,watching you yesterday remind me of the postal years driving the train yet again,you were awesome good job!
hope you have a wonderful last season and i hope you enjoy every moment of it because you had an amazing career.
thanks again for the wonderful memories.
take care
Chechu
You are a ROCK STAR!
Chechu,
It made me so happy — and proud — to watch you shred the peloton on Mt. Hamilton and Sierra Rd in the TOC!!! And it made me even happier when I heard Levi say at the end of the race it gave him chills to see you in top form leading the team up the mountain like days of old.
You are such a special rider — and we, the loyal US Postal/ Discovery/ Astana fans are so thankful that you are racing with the team this year.
Watching the big (light) blue train again was just so much fun.
It almost, but not quite, made me forget about the injustice of the race organizers who’ve unfairly left Astana off the race lists. I will continue to hope that somehow they will come to their senses and let all of you ride.
In the meantime, thank you, thank you for such an inspiring ride!
Yippee, Chechu! A stage win at Mucia!! How wonderful to learn of your victory after my wonderful early morning ride.
Bask in your victory, as the strongest and kindest man won today.
I am so proud to be your fan.
Wow, Chechu, youn made my day!!
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I go online to see what’s new and BOOOOOM: Chechu won Murcia stage 2!!!!!!
You’re such a wonderful guy and nobody deserved the win more than you… CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! Keep on smiling
ENHORABUENA POR TU TRIUNFO DE ETAPA EN LA VUELTA A MURCIA. SOBRE LA BICI YA ERES GRANDE, PERO CUANDO BAJAS DE ELLA AÚN CRECES MÁS, PORQUE ENTONCES TE TRANSFORMAS EN TODO UN SEÑOR. TUVE OCASION DE COMPROBARLO CUANDO ESTUVISTE ALOJADO EN EL HOTEL DONDE TRABAJO. ASÍ QUE MI ENHORABUENA ES DOBLE: POR TU TRIUNFO Y POR SER COMO ERES: TODO UN SEÑOR.
Chechu rocks. Paceline people, with all the site troubles if something major happens, let’s meet here in somehow.
Mucha suerte en Castilla Leon .Te estaremos animando desde casa frente al televisor
Chechu,
We can’t WAIT to see you ride in Georgia!
We wish you safe travel, good health, and good luck.
See you on Brasstown Bald!
Rebecca, Larry, Cricket, and Jenny (dog)
Hi Chechu,
good luck in Georgia
Hey Chechu, my new friend. It’s been an absolute pleasure meeting you and getting to know you better. Thank you for your kindness and generosity. I’m having the experience of a lifetime made better by you. Thank you for everything you do.
Amy (with the Asturian flag and the ASTANA paddle in Georgia)
Hey Chechu! Thanks for being so nice with our friend Amy! And thanks for the great job you’ve done so far this season! Go on! Enjoy racing! Lots of hugs and kisses from Hungary
Annie
Hey Chechu – It was such a treat to see you today at the team bus at Road Atlanta and thanks for taking the time to take a picture with me!
See you on Brasstown Bald. Allez!
Hi
Good luck to you in the Tour de Georgia and for the rest of the season. I will be rooting for you and the rest of the Astana team
Chechu – Even though the result wasn’t as hoped, you were amazing in the lead up. It was just… wow.
Chechu – Thank you so much for the hug, made my day. You are such a wonderful human being, so thoughtful and kind. Do you really have to retire this year? Team Rubiera will be with you no matter what
Hola Chechu,
Great to see you riding so well in the Tour of Georgia!! Love to see you riding up those mountains. You inspire all of us.
Joan
Dear Chechu
I too retire this year but because I really am too old to keep on teaching. I see it as a step to the next wonderful stage of my life with time for my wife, and a little time on my bike.
I hope that you and your wife have great success in whatever you plan for your future.
I always remember the day that Lance won on Alp D’Huez, having played with Telecom into believing that Lance was having a bad day. Seeing the last efforts that you made before Lance’s attack, and you coming to what seems like a complete standstill but wasn’t, will be always stay with me as an example of a true professional.
I am absolutely delighted that you managed a stage win and have contributed so much to the success of Astana this year. I hope that all the young riders really do appreciate what a fantastic role model they have and I hope that whatever you choose to do the world of cycling does not lose your knowledge but most of all your integrity and passion for this wonderful sport.
Best wishes for the rest of the season and every success for the next stage of your life.
George
Dear Chechu! I hope you can enjoy some rest now! But I have to tell you, that I already miss you! I can’t wait to see your next race!
Bonjour Chechu,
Bienvenue en France. J’espère que vous aurez beaucoup de plaisir à courir ce Critérium du Dauphiné Libéré. Je vous souhaite une bonne course et vous transmets toutes mes amitiés ainsi qu’à votre équipe.
Annick
Can’t wait to see you racing again!
Mucha suerte en la Dauphine Chechu y Dani.
Un abrazu
Chechu,
Good luck in the Dauphine. Would love to see you win a stage but I know you’ll be working hard for the team. Be safe and have fun.
Amy
HI Chechu,
can’t wait to see you racing again from tomorrow! I wish all the best for you during the DL! Take care!
Annie
Chechu,
Bonne chance en la belle France!
Rebecca
Hi Chechu,
happy to see you racing again. Good luck!
Can’t be on the side of the road waving my Asturia flag, but will be displaying it at home cheering you (and Astana) on. Have fun and enjoy the race.
great race reports Nicky, as usual. thanks a lot
¡Hola Chechu! ¿Cómo es usted, mi amigo? You are riding well in the Dauphine, and so is the team!
Lookign forward to the rest of the race!
Stay safe. Pedal on! Allez Astana!
¡Hola Chechu! Bueno Suerte en la espana!
No Chains! Venga!
Sending positive thoughts that there is nothing seriously wrong with your knee and for quick healing. Looking forward to watching the Vuelta this year – YOU ROCK!!!!
Sorry, no pun intended on the rock thing.
Chechu,
I’m glad that nothing is broken in your knee! I wish you a quick recovery!
Chechu,
hope you get well soon!
I was so saddened to read about your accident, I wish all the best for you!!
Chechu, Take care of yourself & feel better soon. Jacqueline
Chechu, deséote lo meyor! A ver si te pones bien pronto
¡Y qué grande yes dando la cara pola Oficialidá! PUXA CHECHU!!
Best wishes and a speedy recovery from your crash. Pace yourself back. Hope you make it into the Vuelta squad – it would be such a fantastic way to bring your career towards its close.
George Blanchard
now an ex teacher as I retired today!
Chechu – Heal soon! We need you at the Vuelta.
Chechu,
I can catch my breath now. When I first heard you fell, I feared the worst and that you’d miss your last Grand Tour. I know you’re looking forward to retirement. 14 years as a professional cyclist is, as you say, a long time. I really appreciate your friendship in Georgia. It meant so much to me.
I look forward to watching you finish your last season with flair and class. I’m glad the injury didn’t turn out to be as bad as it could have been.
Thank you for giving your fans so much of yourself.
Amy
I just love good news. The healing guru is with you Chechu. Can’t wait until the Vuelta.
Joan
Hi Chechu,
I’m glad to get to know, that your knee feels better! I wish you a successful training for the Vuelta
Annie
Hola Chechu,
acabo aportar equi dende el enllaz de doilacara.net y toi ablucau cola paxina tan prestosa que te ficieron.
Munches gracies pol esfuerzu que ficisti tantos años y por toles allegries que nos diste. Deseote lo meyor a ver si te salen buenes les prosimes carreres pa que seyas quien a retirate como el campeon que yes, mereceslo mas que naide!!!!
Many greetings from an asturian fan to all Chechu’s supporters around the world!!! I never thought you were so many and nice…
Kind regards from Barcelona
Hi Chechu –
Can’t wait to see it. Have a great, great race!
I’m so happy you got the nod for the Vuelta!
Bueno amigu quiero desearte muchisima suerte en la vuelta y tambien en las proximas etapas fuera del ciclismo.. Quiero aprovechar y darte las gracias desde esta magnifica pagina por todo lo que le diste al ciclismo y a nosotros los aficionados.Tambien quiero dar las gracias a Nicky ,Rebecca,y Christine por el fenomenal trabajo que estan realizando por el ciclismo y pedirles que continuen .
Un abrazo. Herminio
Chechu,
Best wishes for the Vuelta! Like the rest of your fans I will be cheering you on. I hope you get the chance to win a stage.
Wishing you success!
Lesley
One more year!!!
Chechu:
You were incredible today pulling the train up the Angliru. You were destroying the peloton. YEAHH!!!!
Good luck getting AC into Madrid in el maillot de oro safe and sound.
Florida, USA
GREAT NEWS (re: one more year)! Yay!
You have made your fans very happy, one more year. Thank you for giving us another year of you.
Congratulations on another grand tour win, Chechu! AWESOME JOB!
Thanks for riding one more year. We’re really happy!
Please stop saying you are not a winner or a champion or a star. You are so much more than that – you are a beautiful person.
Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a healthy New Year.
I wish you a very happy christmas and a successful 2009.
Merry Christmas and a very happy new year for you and for your family!
I wish you happy Christmas and a good start into the new year!
We’re thrilled you came back for 2009 to ride with Lance again and we’ll see you in Italy at the Giro.
Best wishes for a Merry christmas and a great New Year!
Jerry & Angie