NOTE TO DARIO

Dario: Lymphoma survivor here! Fight the bastard cancer! Take the CHEMO, rest, eat well, rest, ride a bit, rest, and do not worry about work. Don't give up!!! Thinking about you every time I get on my Pegoretti.

Carl, Victorville, CA.

Dear Dario, That things are....That...that which is....Is. That there will always be love flowing to you from the masses. It is a magic that no one can understand. It's a priviledge to know you by your work. God Speed you a Speedy recovery. Mon Ami.... Chris.

, Oklahoma

Hey Dario! Been thinking of you often this past month My Marcello and a small meteorite are my favorite possesions. In Boulder there are many, many bici but mine makes me happy just to see it. Both my parents have had cancer and are in remission. We're with you.

Neil Rosen, Boulder, CO

Dario - your work and your ethic is an inspiration to cyclists everywhere. I design and build things for a living as well, and your work gives me inspiration to challenge everything. Guarisci presto!

Henning, San Francisco

Mr Pegoretti, you make a damn fine bicycle, and I'd like to see you be able to make more. Good luck.

Kelly, Perth, Australia

Big Leg Emma, glistening orange. Pacific Coast Highway. Swirling wind. Sun glints, bounces off sweat raining down. Glance at the coolest chain stays this side of heaven and chunk that sucker big ring small cog. Tires humming. Legs pounding. Flash of silver and yellow off the top tube. Asphalt rolling. The bike is my body is the road is the bike. Climbing now. Fighting for air. Upwards on wings of silken pain. Suddenly, far far below, ocean and mist. Sun overhead now, burning through clothing. Descending. Swervy steel humming sweetness. The sound of endless childhood flying on rails of joy... Get well soon, Dario. Emma needs a friend made to her exact likeness in stainless, painted with with love from Italy.

Matt Johnson, Los Angeles

Dear Dario, I'm very sad to hear that you are ill. Your craftmanship is in a class by itself and I am eager to see you get well and return to building the finest bicycle frames in the world. Best wishes for a speedy recovery! I ride a CCKMP and a Love #3.

Steve Petchon, Malvern, PA

Dear Dario, Although I do not own one of your bicycles I have always admired your work. Thanks for doing your part to make cycling the beautiful sport that it is. Last year I had the opportunity to ride over the Alps for the Leuka Society in support of Leukemia and Lymphoma research. Once we reached Cannes, we raised a glass to all those who suffer. So, here's to you! May you make a complete and speedy recovery!

Matt, Austin, TX

Weather the storm, round.

Vince Connelly, Durham, NH

Dear Mr Pegoretti, Your work has been an inspiration to me. I have never owned or ridden one your creations but whenever I find myself in a creative rut, I browse through images of your work and feel inspired. Aside from the exquisite craftsmanship, the different graphic concepts and the way they applied to the frames, is like poetry. They make me smile and they make me think. Best wishes to you sir and hope for a full recovery.

Keith, Providence RI