The A-Train Goes Old School

I know this is going to sound like another excuse for Doug or I to brag about our relationship with Adam Myerson. I know mine is not physical, I'll wait for Doug to weigh in on his.
Strangely enough this story about Adam occurs on the same day that Doug learned about Chamois butter. Coincidence? Possibly, but I'll let you be the judge.
After much scurrying about in preparation for the well documented events of the MS150, we had finally dropped the bikes at Churchill Downs with an area appropriate level trustworthy soul. As we made our way back to the East End from Dean's hood, the conversation turned, as it would before a sweaty hundred plus mile ride, to chamois butter. I would explain this but the only non-cyclist that probably reads this is my brother. I'll have mom call you about this.
So, after discovering that Doug had not needed to use said product before, and not wanting to follow the ride with a month of "taint rehab" for him, we sidetracked to the nearest purveyor-the trailshop in Westport village. Nice place, blah, blah blah. I felt like I was cheating by being in there. That's probably more setup than any story needs, especially this one.
As we are paying for our goods, we notice that the flat screen is playing the cyclocross classic "transitions", specifically the scene w Adam racing through a nasty sand pit. Obviously our conversation, lead to discourse with the girl behind the counter-girlfriend of Arron(sp?) the new wrench at Cycler's and a couple of cyclocross fanatics.
Of course I had to share with Adam(remember him? this post was supposed to be about him? damn adderall) the fact that his name and connection no longer impressed random young women. Because that's what friends do.
His response has sent a tidal wave of excitement over the lovethepain writing staff. I quote "I'm surprised they didn't scoff when you said you knew me. Have you seen how hairy I am?" this begs the question Has the indie look faded? are we on to phase nxt?
We had a professional artist mock up what adam's new look might be.
Before

And after, presenting the "new look, old school adam"

I love the courage it takes to show your true colors.
I'm growing mine out now.
Go A-train, Go!!!!!