tom your amazing i wish i was on the team!!!

Happy Holidays Tom!
We're looking forward to your strong performance in 2007. We have no doubt that you and the DC team are the ones to beat on the pro circuit!

Merry Christmas Tom... to you and your family! i am a novice cyclist who is still in college at the university of north carolina at charlotte. you are my biggest insperation as a cyclist because of your domination on the hills. i think that is my strength as well.

May all your christmas wishes come true and have a wonderful new year.

go for it ... whatever it is

Hi Tom,
Thanks for the ride Thursday night at Bicycle Village. Also, thank you for taking the time to take pictures with my family. I hope we can do it again some time. Good Luck with your training and season.

Tom,
Thanks for a memorable night in spin class last Thursday. Cycling is the one sport that allows its fans such up close contact with its stars. Thanks for being a genuine star. Good luck in 07.

Tom, thanks for your appearence Thursday night. I enjoyed listening to you talk, and inspiring me to go further. Of my group of friends, you are our favorite rider, and we are always pulling for you. Your HC records are unbelievable. You WILL be Disco's "man" in 2007.

Hey Tom,
Thanks so much for last nights spin class! I totally enjoyed it and hope you do it again soon. A ride in the summer would be great too!

Thanks again and good luck in 2007. I'll be pulling for you.
Scott

Thanks for an awesome spin class! Truly enjoyed sweating and sucking air, all for the benefit of your desire to provide for others. An inspiration to us all!

Kristin! For the past few months I've been checking out peoples blogs, and finally, one that is heart felt and completely true to life. Your Nanu sounds truely inspiring, and we all could probably learn alot from him_ Like you said, it's the small things that make life incredibly rich and fulfilling. Happy Holidays and happy training!

"Take them by storm!"

This one's for Kristin:
Keep up the hard work and I'm sure it's going to pay off. I too am going to start racing in the 07' texas calendar.. after dating a racer and going to all the races, I got hooked on riding. So in the next few (cold) months, I'll be doing the base miles and getting ready for the first race at the end of January. Thanks for being a source of inspiration and I'm glad to have another gal to look up to. Ride on.
Marsha

I was Tom's RA at Fort Lewis in Copper Hall his freshman year. I bought a road bike business in Frisco, CO, 2 years ago and have been following his career since then. I just wanted to wish him the best and if he's ever in Summit County to stop by.

Good is not good enough ....
and GREAT is only a step in the right direction !

Tom,
Can't wait for to see you in the TDF next year. Enjoy the 'off' season...

Tom:
Last night I had an awesome dream. You won the Tour de France. It was incredible. You dominated the mountain stages and the time trials. I believe you can win the big one man!! Thanks for the great finish at the Vuelta this year, you taught many of us a lesson about persistance.

Tom,
Are you riding the tour this year, if so are you working for levi leipheimer or captain with him? Hope to see you as captain!

Tom,
I hope for big things for you in 2007. With the singings of Ivan and Levi, it looks like you will be designated to third fiddle but you're definitely first in my book. Keep working hard and stay within yourself. I will be following you up the climbs on my own rides next year....Good Luck!

Tom Danielson rocks

Hi Tom and Kristin,
Nice website. I enjoyed reading Kristin's description about the hike to Treasure Falls. I have been XC skiing on the roads near Wolf Creek Pass the last 2 weekends. In 2004, I was at the Mt Evans race (finished a respecatble 21st in the CAT 4 race, a mere 36 min behind Tom). It was great to see Tom finish strong in the Vuelta, staying with the big boys like Valverde, Vino, Sastre and Kash. Great stage win as well. Best of luck to both of you for a great 2007 season.

Tom,
Looks like with adding Levi to the mix, you guys are going to have a strong Tour team. I hope they do ventoux in the tour. You can set the record and get a stage win. Congrats on your season and your Spain stage win. kudos to Discovery for letting you mature as well. I ride 2- 3 hours every day and love it, but to watch you guys, is something else.
Venga Venga Venga

Tom, read the Daily Peloton article. Really cool insight. Just for the record, I never wrote you off. Keep drillin' it! 2007 baby!

You rock TOM!! Keep it up.

Hey kids! The page looks great and it is so nice to be able to keep up with you. Krisitin, you really inspire so many girls out there, Good for you!! Tommy D-my brother(Zach) just got some of your coffee and is really excited about it. Keep Rockin' it 'yall!

Tom,
Great way to fight back at the Vuelta!!
Thanks for the GREAT picture after by the fountain. Good to see all your hard training is paying off. Looking forward to next year and seeing you at the Tour De Georgia. F.M.

Tom: Congratulations on your great comeback to win Stage 17 and to finish 6th overall. You and the team rode a great Vuelta getting two stage wins, the leaders' jersey, KOM, and team classification. It was exciting following it day by day. Thanks for writing your diary, and thanks, too, to Kristin, for hers. We enjoy keeping up with both of your exploits! Enjoy your off season.

Tom:
Want to congratulate you on a great Vuelta and more so on your strong will and determination to come back from a not as strong as you would have like start. You the man, keep firing away!

Hi Tom:
Great stage win and way to hang tough in the race. Keep up the great work. I know you can win a grand tour in the future.

OK call me a geek, but you only need to make up the following on Marchante to takeover 5th place:

6.8 seconds/mile

Or

4.26 seconds/km

"You can do it!" - Rob Schneider -

In any case it's been awesome watching your ascent from a slow start.

Good luck tomorrow!

Jon G

Tom,

Totally awesome the way you have fought back in this Vuelta! Reading the live report from CN I was discouraged when you fell back early on the last climb, but then to come across the line 8th only 46 seconds back - wow! You were haulin tail man.

You have to earn the kind of faith that Johan had is Lance, or that the DS's have in Floyd, Basso, Vino, etc.

I think the most important thing about this Vuelta is that you have probably earned that faith by fighting back! You also have experience now as a leader.

I look for great things!

Great Job TD! Way to hang in there and show everyone you are a top rider! We are rooting for you back here in Tampa! Keep rockin'

Go Tom! Awesome stage win in the Vuelta! Keep up the good work.

Excellent finish today. You look strong! Carry it into tomorrows race and attack early on the little Penallana climb. You can get alot of time back on Sastre if you keep on the attack! With the TT on Saturday, no one else will chase, tomorrow. Go-go-go!!!

I love your job too! Keep drilling it through the TT

Congratulations on the stage win Tom!! Keep up the hard work!
:) Diane

I remember the announcement when you initially signed on with THE team. I said to anyone who would listen "this guy is the next true champion in cycling"
AWESOME work Tom! As Julia, from CA. said, NEVER doubt your talent again. You have more supporters than you can imagine.

Way to let it rip! Awesome work today. Proud of you that you worked through the bad days.

You did it! You raced stage 17 on your own terms as if you owned it and won!!! Please...NEVER doubt your talent again.

Congratulations on the stage win, Tom. A great reward for all the hard work thoughout the year. Enjoy!

It's a journey and you've taken another big step forward! You didn't give up and you kept fighting - you are going to finish it out strong. Thanks for the inspiration Tommy!

Nice...Drill 'em again tomorrow, Tom!!

Good on you, Tom, good on you!

Tom:
Way to stick it out and fight through the bad days. Congratulations on a great victory. After seeing your efforts at the Tour de Georgia, you definitely showed that you can win on a grand tour. Keep up the good work.

GREAT JOB TOM!!!!!!!!!! GREAT JOB!!!!!!!!
FANTASTIC STAGE AND FANTASTIC VICTORY ^^

Tom,
Go SoBe! I knew you had it in you! You will be a great champion of a grand tour someday...mark my words...because you rock at climbing and time trialing. No doubt everyday is tough though. Enjoy the moment. There will be many more to come and we can't wait to watch them!

Phil

Hi Tom,
today it was a great race at the vuelta. Thanks. All the best for you and good luck.
:-))
:-))
Maik

Great!!! Just great!!! You deserved it!!! Tom, what a ride!!! I was watching the stage in cycling.tv and it was fantastic to see you climbing very fast, dropping everybody else in the break and keeping a small gap over the big guys!!! Then Vino was so strong but you managed to work with him very well and get a stage in the Vuelta!!! And you can go for a top-5 place!!!

Hey Tom,

You put a big smile on my face today. So very glad you were able to show the world what you are capable of today. I hope you recover well overnight. Great job! Here's wishing you a great day tomorrow.

Frinty

very proud of the win today. you had me on pins and needles. keep riding hard.

Congratulations,
superb win Keep your head cool and good luck tomorrow and in the time trial

How sweet it is. Good job today.

I've been waiting for this moment the whole Vuelta! Congradulations Tom! University Bicycles is rooting for you.

Finally!!!! You truly deserved todays Triumph on the 17th stage to Granada. Congratulations. Celebrate and recover, and good luck on tomorrows last mountain stage.

Way to go on the stage today Tom! We are cheering for you back home!

Awesome ride Tom! Enjoy and recover! E.B.

GO TOM! VERY STRONG STAGE 17 WIN, KEEP FIGHTING!

great job today Tom !
I'm very happy that you got todays win.

Hi Tom. Excellent performance on stage 16. I was chatting with your father in his office during the last several kilometers of the stage (we were eagerly waiting for the ticker to update) and we all were on the edges of our seats. Fantastic effort! Keep up the good work.

Tommy D,
Fantastic effort on the Calar Alto finish today! My adrenaline was flowing just from following the last 10km on live update... My junior high students wish you a "safe and scary fast" finish of the vuelta.
Godspeed my friend,
Kids of Columbine Christian School

Great ride today Tom! It sounded brutal.Way to be agressive. I wish I could have seen it. I was listening to Eurosport and reading three different tickers to try and follow the action. VeloNews said it was like you were racing through a car wash! Sleep well,E.B.

Tom,

I just have this feeling that you are going to chip away at the times of the other racers during the two remaining time trials. You have been a maniac against the clock this past year.

And if you climb like we all know can up the Observatorio Astronomico, Alto de Monachil and the Sierra de la Pandera who knows where you'll be come Madrid . Top 10? Top 5? Top 3? Better?

"Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will." - Mahatma Gandhi -

All the hard work is done. And now it's time to have some fun and to kick some serious tail! Wishing you all the best.

Sincerely,

Jon Geair

Tom: Hang in there we are rooting for you. Show them what you are made of.

We have no doubt that you have the talent to beat the favorites in any pro tour. Just work at your own pace and don't worry about what everyone is saying or thinking. Win your own race and you will have succeeded! You and the discovery channel team are the best!

Come on, Tom. Hang in there. There are many stages left. I do hope things will change for you today on the "queen" mountain stage. Good luck!

Remember when you ride there is a whole group of supporters who are pulling with you up those hills. You are never alone! Two more weeks and years to come, we will always support and believe in you. Relax and enjoy the ride!

Two days in the mountains of Spain will only define your career if you let it.
Ever tried.
Ever failed.
No matter.
Try again.
Fail again.
Fail better.
-Samuel Beckett

Hey!
I am new to cycling, but your story is an inpiration to me. Go out and win the Spanish Vuelta!

Dude, your rockin, keep it up. Kill um in Spain, your the man. See ya back in Durango

Hey Tom, I am a big german fan of you! Want to wish you good luck for the next stages at the vuelta and hope to see you in the golden jersey in madrid - I ve bet 10 Euro on you and will get 350 if you win - so please push these pedals haaaard!!!! Good luck yours, christian

Tommy,
We are all awaiting your certain victory. You are the best

Colorado is behind you. Givem Hell!

Good luck on climbing La Covatilla today! Show Sastre and Valverde that this time you are heading for the podium! And Tour de France in 2007.

Kick butt in the mountains tomorrow!!!!

Hey Tom,
Congratulations on all the sucess!! Glad to see you're still at it!
Fred

I hope you come back to visit the Nashville area and ride with us (the local bike clubs & TBRA) as you did in 2005. Good luck in the Vuelta. We will all be cheering for you!

GO getem in Spain!!!!! You can do it!!!! Tommy D, go out climb them!!!!! Show the world that American cycling rocks!!!!

Hi Tom,
I'm really stoked about the next 3 weeks... Rooting for you in the Vuelta and Big George in Greenville! Best wishes to the both of you...JT

Good luck in la vuelta! Hope you do well, this is going to be your year.

Good luck in Spain! We'll be watching the race. You have an awesome team behind you. It's time the cycling world recognizes what a truly classy group of riders Discovery Channel has always had.

Good luck to you Tom and the rest of the Discovery boys. Yes, this is your Coming Party! Make it a Keg Buster by the time you get to Madrid! Looking forward to changing my flag from a Lance Fan, to a Tommy Fan! Keep on, keeping on!

What can I say, except for "WOW!" Keep it up, Tom!
Have fun in Spain and show those boys who 'rocks the road'! Now remember, no getting hurt.
Please give that sweet wife of yours my best.
Come ride our beautiful rebuilt track, when you are in town.......always racing Sunday afternoons, until the snow shuts us down.

after watching the shocking finale of the tour of benelux today tom,you now need to go and nail the crap out of the vuelta, do it for george, yourself and more importantly the team! be rooting for you and the guys all the way through the vuelta mate.
jamie

Tommy:
Congrats at being named leader of the squad for the Vuelta!! A well deserved honor and you have a great squad behind you. Lots of luck........

Hey Tom great site. Good luck at the Vuelta I know you will show em' what Americans are made of. Kick some butt......El Pippas

Hi Tom,
Big fan from watching you in Georgia the past 2 years. I also have my uncle keep up with what is going on with you in the Durango area since he lives up in Edgemont Ranch. Will be pulling for you in the Vuelta and look forward to you being in the TdF next year! Be strong and take care.

Hi TD !
Great Superhero Poster !!!! Will put it on my T-Shirt to show the whole world how to look a real leader . :-) Best wishes and good luck to you and your Team at the Vuelta !

hi tom my idole your winner the vulta espana2006 with manuel beltran go go go go go tom my idole

My Uncle Ted had the pleasure meeting you on the plane to Frankfurt in July, and you were kind enough to autograph personally to me a pair of your bikeshoe covers. Thank you so much. Last weekend I just finished a 40 mile Livestrong ride (Lance Armstrong's Foundation) in Portland. It is such a great event. I will be following your bike career and congratulations on the Tour of Austria win!!! Richie (12 year old)

Hello Tom how are you? I am a little bit dissapointed from the Discovery team on the Tour de France. The team needs a strong leader. And you are the leader in my eyes now! I was for the US Postal team and now i like to see the *Discovery Rockets*. (smile) But Tom when your feeling is bad or when you are sad then only think of these words..the God of cycling is a Discovery fan!

tom, i think they should call you "6" i believe a badass like you deserves an intimidating nickname like that. now go show the tour team slackers what's up and bring the smackdown at la vuelta.