NOTE TO DARIO

Dario, Crashed my new Marcelo on a group ride the day your condition was announced. I thought I saw a tear drop seep from the small chip in the paint...as I cried, so did the world. Get well soon. Jeff

Jeff, Tuscaloosa, Al

Thislist of fans never can be too long. Please do recover well! There are some people who share good music, style and great bicycles. I'm happy to be in your accompagnionship. Many thanks for the simple but superbe Duende!

felix janssens, Rotterdam, The Netherlands

Dario, You are a gifted frame builder and I own two of your frames. I have raced on my Fina Estampa for several years and it never lets me down. I hope that you are feeling better and are on the road to recovery.

Mike Di Rado, Massachusetts

Dear Dario: Hope you are well on your way to recovery. I ride two of your framesets--CCKP and Marcelo. They are the best I have owned in 35 years. Hope you will continue to be a world leader in this art.

John Hoops, Massachusetts

Dario, I have just discovered your work through your interview in Roleur magazine. Since researching your frames I have decided the only bike I truly want to ride is a Responsorium with your painting. Over any Colnago, Ciocc, or any other marque. Reassured you produce the most beautiful bikes in the world. I like to paint and you have inspired me as you have combined fine art and mechanical art in the one piece. Attached is a picture of my beloved Conti. I would love to find out more about this marque - made by Ciocc - or vice versa? Dedaacciai tubes with a barley twist pressing? My thoughts and prayers are with you. You truly are a master. Thank you.

Adam Leddin, Orange, NSW, Australia

Dear Dario I was sad to hear that you have lymphoma, my mother has been battling cancer recently and she has been coming through beautifully I hope and pray that the same is true for you. I love your bikes they are works of art they are likea a breath of fresh air to me. All the best and a fast recovery

Charles Adams, Jamestown North Carolina

Dario, my thoughts and best wishes are with you for your recovery. the cycling world needs more alchemists, more Renaissance mutants, iconoclasts to keep them honest. I hope to see and chat with you again at interbike. Your work is admired and your attitude is blessed. matt hale

Matt Hale, San Diego

Caro Dario, non ho avuto ancora la fortuna di incontrarla personalmente ma spero di farlo quando ritorno in Italia a Settembre, da quello che vedo il suo lavoro e' felomenale. Quando si ama quello che si fa San Pietro fa' una dispensazione personale. Le auguro una spledida guarigione e prego che i dottori (con l'aiuto di San Pietro) possano individuare la migliore cura per lei. Auguri anche alla famiglia.

PierAngelo (PA) Beltrami, Harper's Ferry, WV

Dario, I rode my bike to work every day until retirement, now I ride where I please. I have many bicycles but I like the Italians best & your bikes touch my heart! May The Lord of Life, The God of Abraham, Isaac & Jacob stretch out his hand to heal you.

Donald Hickerson, Olympia, Washington, USA

Some twenty years ago, I saw this on a sign at the employee entrance of a jewelry manufacturer: "Artists work with their hearts. Laborers work with their hands. Craftsmen work with their hearts AND their hands!" You are in my thoughts and prayers. The world needs its craftsmen.

Tom Nyzio, Pawtucket, RI