Truly inspiring personal story.

Yeah, that's hard core and inspiring. I hope everyone works out for
him in life.

I wonder if he's happy to not have to wear those ugly XC.com suits?
(though XC.com is cool, just not the suits)

JT

JT,

I know your joking. Villneuve, who runs that team, said that Babikov
showed up on his doorstep 2 yrs ago in rags. The truth is, I am sure,
that he was VERY grateful for the new team, support & gear from both
teams (Factory Team), well all 3 teams now (Canadian Dev Team). Can you
imagine leaving Russia, your wife & child, and your national
development program - in rags - to come to North American to chase your
nordic dream ...and 2 yrs on he is the fastest Russian at the World
Cups ? Thoroughly inspiring.

Cyrus, Thanks for that input - are you friends w/Ivan ?

Dell