NOTE TO DARIO

Signor P: anyone who finds inspiration in Zappa, Basquiat, and Mom is an inspiration to me. Get well and rest up; from the looks of this message board, there's going to be a lot more orders for Pegorettis.

Barry Rahmy, Weatogue, Connecticut

Grazie, Dario. E buono.

Jim Conrad, Idaho

I couldn't afford one of your frames (yet), but could afford a Giordano jersey with your design imprint. What a breath of heaven...such wonderful style. Please take some comfort from all of the good wishes and hopeful prayers that are born on your behalf...

Greg Burns, Upland, CA USA

Dear Dario, Best wishes for a fast and complete recovery. May you draw inspiration and strength from all of us, as we have from you. Feel the pulse of life and healing we're sending through the music and cosmic resonance. I feel it every time I crank the pedals and by beautiful 8:30 AM propels me along my way. Thank you and peace.

Chris Wright, Wayne, PA USA

I'd been hunting around for a new frame earlier this year when I read about you and your frames. I knew that I'd found a kindred spirit! I love that you put part of your soul into these frames and so placed my order as soon as I could. You will beat this and you will be back!!

John Edwards, Alexandria, VA, USA

Dear Mr. Pegoretti, Please accept my wishes and prayers for your speedy recovery. I am new to cycling, riding a hybrid until I lose 60 pounds and can feel comfortable on a real road bike. I greatly admire road bikes that are not only finely tuned products of engineering excellence, but also works of art. And it is clear that your bicyles are at the pinnacle of both domains. My advice is to find continued joy in your work, and indulge in whatever makes you laugh a lot, and you will be fine! Many around the world are sending good energies and thoughts of well-being your way.

Donald Cameron, Golden, Colorado, USA

Dario, I didn't even know that I wanted a new bike when I saw an image of a Marcelo on a chatboard. That was in 2000. Then, I wrecked it in a race, and the frame was gracious enough to crumple instead of wrecking me. I got a second Marcelo and then an 8:30 a.m. to race on, because I didn't want to wreck another Marcelo. I assure you that I've not bought my last Pegoretti. We've never met or spoken, but riding the bikes that you built for me feels as if we have got to know each other. I have had the privilege of leaving sweat, drool, and snot on your top tubes. If that's not love, what is? Get well, be well.

Bill Cusmano,, Arlington, VA

Be well. Your craftsmanship and devotion to personal vision has been inspirational.

Tom Perez, St. Louis, MO, USA

Dear Dario, Get well soon! Although things look bleak at times, there is always something beautiful around life's next corner. Good luck with the treatment and never give up hope. Thinking of you.

Steve Culbertson, Tucson, Arizona, USA

Dear Dario, Our thoughts and prayers are with you during these difficult times. Alex Allmayer-Beck

Alex Allmayer-Beck, Belfast, Maine, USA