I had an international race planned and booked months in advance, and, when I arrived at the airport, Ryanair decided to charge me for having a bike bag which was slightly over weight. The 'extra' charge was 400 Euro. I decided to go home then and there. I was quite annoyed with Ryanair and will never fly with them again. I expect readers of this will too. Considering cyclists pay an extra 80euro for a bike on a plane. An extra few kg's FOR 400 Euro is a tad greedy.
Enough negative talk,
I've been watching the Giro d'itlaia, these guys are insane! both going down the mountains and going up! Cadel Evans is is brilliant, and a former mountain Bike phemonimo!
Here's a pic of him from 2001!