My ToC Prologue and Stage 1

by Jimbo... on Feb 19, 2008 1:42 AM EST

Thanks to my geographic advantage, I got to attend the Prologue and both the start and finish of stage 1 today. It's a little late to write up the specifics (I will save that for work tomorrow) but I wanted to share some photos that I took. You you can find them here...

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Stage 1 finish

A writeup of the stage 1 finish would be appreciated. The video missed the whole leadout.

-K-

by KevinK on Feb 19, 2008 8:11 AM EST 0 recs

No idea what happened

I was literally standing at the finish line about two people back from the railing so I couldn't see what was going on. They flew by so fast that I couldn't even tell who won until Towle announced it. It's really cool to be at the race, but you can't see that much.

by Jimbo... on Feb 19, 2008 12:09 PM EST up 0 recs

Dude

Cipo's bike rocks, it has so much more cool than even RR can muster with all their flash. I am surprised at the understated look from him. Do you think he could find another place to put his name though.

by Clydesdale on Feb 19, 2008 9:22 AM EST 0 recs

The Wheels!

by Jimbo... on Feb 19, 2008 9:52 AM EST up 0 recs

Loved these

Thanks for posting these Pics!!

by roadside on Feb 19, 2008 10:29 AM EST 0 recs

Where is

your costume, Jimbo? I thought you were dressing up this year.

If at first you don't succeed, skydiving is not for you.

by bethie on Feb 19, 2008 6:49 PM EST 0 recs

I'm all talk

Actually I did dress up like a bike racer for the start complete with shorts, jersey, leg warmers, and helmet. I was even on my bike! Go read the Pez article. I was riding right behind the Pez reporter guy when he took that photo of the two club racers on their way to the start, and I was one of the "racer-types" sprinting after the peloton (which was lots of fun), except I was riding home so I could put on my suburban dad costume for the finish. Maybe I can pull something together for Pasadena...

by Jimbo... on Feb 19, 2008 7:09 PM EST up 0 recs