NOTE TO DARIO

Dario, EVERYONE is pulling for you. You are regularly in my thoughts and prayers. Your contribution to the industry at this time is unparalleled. I hope that someday when you are strong and well again I can make a trip to your region to comission a masterpiece.

Rob, Bloomington, IN (USA)

Dario- I just wanted to let you know that all of us are having positive thoughts for you right now - I don't think I ever got the chance to send you this shot of you and Bob Parlee - what people know about your bikes is they are exceptional, but what most don't know is how exceptional you are as a person! Hang in there partner, we are all pulling for you right now. Ciao Bello! Frank

Frank Mercurio, Walnut Creek, CA

Caro Dario, ho appreso con sconforto la notizia della tua malattia, mi permetto di darti del tu , anche se non ci conosciamo , ma da appassionato di bici , ti sento vicino come un fratello. Anche per me e' un momento difficile , la cartilagine del mio ginocchio dx e' consumata e non mi lascia pedalare. Vorrei tirarti poterti tirare su di morale se mai ne avessi bisogno , ma mi vengono solo in mente cose tristi , non c'e' proprio giustizia a questo mondo , prima Sheldon Brown ed ora tu. Prego perche' tutti e tre , io , tu e Sheldon possiamo vincere la nostra battaglia e ritornare alle cose che piu' amiamo , le bici e la vita. Enrico, detto il mecca , da Torino

Enrico, Torino, Italia

Hello Dario, I hope this finds you well. You are a true artist and I love your work. There is no one out there like you and genius such as yours graces the rest of us only rarely. I can't help but smile and often get goose bumps gazing at one creation of yours after another. May you live a long and healthy life. Yours in spirit

Bud Seitzinger, Elins Park PA

The world NEEDS people like you...keep on truckin'!

David, Winnipeg, Canada

Hey Dario, Thinking about you, thinking positive thoughts, stay strong, stay creative, ..just STAY!

Graham Milner, Encinitas, California

dario! check out dr douglas grahams website at www.foodnsport.com grab his book '80/10/10'. if you dont treat the cause of ill health and just treat the sypmtoms with drugs, how can we ensure lifelong health? just like if i jump off roof tops with one of your road frames and expect you to fix it. thats treating the symptom. treating the cause would be telling me to treat the bike like its designed too. 80/10/10 book tells us how to treat our body like the finely tuned race machine it is. dr douglas graham has helped thousands of people worldwide overcome cancer, digestive disorders, skin conditions etc. i went from chronic fatigue to doing solo 321 mile training rides.. no magic pills or potions..just real food!

harley, australia

Mr. Dario, I wish you the best during this tough time. Stay strong and get back to making bicycles. You are outstanding. We are all thinking of you here and wish you the best. My Fina is my favorite bike and I really appreciate your fine work (not to mention the beauty). Take care of yourself and get well.

Mark Wyatt, Little Rock, Arkansas, USA

Dario, hope things are well. Things have been good on my side. I don't know if anyone told you that i have moved on from Gita but i have, it was just time for a change. Most of my days are now spent riding my bike and working at a local bike shop. Got to go see a Ben Harper show last week which is always a treat, we met Michael Ward for dinner before the show. Well enough babble, just wanted to let you know you were in my thoughts and I wish you the best. Oh yeah, I went out on the cross bike the other day, it made me smile. So thanks for making me smile Dario. All the best, Blair. blariccra@yahoo.com

blair craig, Belmont, nc

'Don't Abide' - Kick ass

Drew