Amgen Tour of California Photo Gallery
by Jen See on Feb 23, 2009 1:37 PM EST
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Levi Leipheimer rides against the watch in Solvang. Photo copyright Mark Blacknell.
Singing in the rain. Vincenzo Nibali Team Liquigas chases a stage win in rainy Santa Rosa.
Stage 1, Tour of California. Photo copyright Lyne Lamoureux.
Ben Jacques-Maynes of Team Bissell on the road to Santa Cruz.
Jacques-Maynes earned the Most Courageous Rider Prize for Stage 2. Read his story.
Photo copyright Lyne Lamoureux.
The Cervélo TestTeam sprint trano sets up Thor Hushovd in Merced.
Stage 3, Tour of California. Photo copyright Lyne Lamoureux.
Jeff Louder, Team BMC, after a long day out in the break.
Louder came within 3 kilometers of staying away during Stage 3. Read his story.
Photo copyright Lyne Lamoureux.
Mark Cavendish bringing the speed.
Stage 4, Tour of California. Photo copyright Lyne Lamoureux.
Mick Rogers of Team Columbia-High Road rocks the white shorts,
while Tim Johnson signs on for another day of fun.
Photo copyright Lyne Lamoureux.
Objects may be closer than they appear.
Floyd Landis, Team Ouch, Tour of California time trial.
Photo copyright Mark Blacknell.
Tom Boonen, Quick-Step, getting through it.
Tour of California time trial. Photo copyright Mark Blacknell.
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All photos used with permission. Look, don't touch. Thanks.
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Damn... Lyne... "Mark Cavendish Bringing the Speed"...
… that is bad ass… you’ve caught Boonen looking like a freakin’ shark back there…
A shark that’s choking on Livestrong chalk and FAIL. Go Cav!
Sic gorgiamus allos subjectatos nunc.
I think I just found my new signature for the start of the '09 season
Sic gorgiamus allos subjectatos nunc.
Ah
What’s a world champion and four-time monument winner to do?? heh heh…
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by Chris Fontecchio on Feb 23, 2009 5:36 PM EST up reply actions
Dang....I used to love my TdU shots...
…still do but I have to learn…I can make out the individual chalk dust colours in the Cavendish sprint shot …..the airborne chalk!!! :-)
Can some one post a picture of Floyd that will make me like him a bit more please?
errrr....am i supposed to sign this??
Mark Blacknell...
whatever happened to that guy?
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by Chris Fontecchio on Feb 23, 2009 2:44 PM EST reply actions
Smart man
CQRanking.com, you complete me.
by Chris Fontecchio on Feb 23, 2009 2:55 PM EST up reply actions
I understand that he
when he finally got home (like, oh, now), he booted up his machine, only to get the BSOD:
So as soon as he’s got that sorted, he’ll be right back with kind words for all. Well, most, anyway.
Eeeeeee---vil.
CQRanking.com, you complete me.
by Chris Fontecchio on Feb 23, 2009 5:37 PM EST up reply actions
Bizarre...
… didn’t know Microsoft was screwing up Macs now too.
Boonen's a shark... choking on Livestrong chalk and FAIL. Go Cav!
Bummer...
… I thought it was just a head cold :)
Boonen's a shark... choking on Livestrong chalk and FAIL. Go Cav!
maybe that's what
“dystentary” is. Dunno. Kinda wonder who typed that. Probably just a bad head cold.
Anyway.
Somebody kicked my dog Mavis, and I’m gonna find out just who the hell it was. But I’m all messed up on cough syrup right now, so just like, nevermind.
One more
Popo, right?
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by Chris Fontecchio on Feb 23, 2009 2:58 PM EST reply actions
I have to admit something...
after Friday, I now suffer from serious lens envy lust. Not sure I’ve seen such beauties in one spot and let me tell you, there was some serious lensage there at the PdC HQ. After getting some advice just last fall for a step up from the basic (aka – cheap) camera I had, I upgraded before the TOM. Well, I’m now getting a serious itch to go camera shopping again, this time one with some lens options. Damn the party for leaving me with such lustage.
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
Not me!
I’m embarassed to show most of my stuff, except for the part where Mark gave me his rig.
CQRanking.com, you complete me.
by Chris Fontecchio on Feb 23, 2009 11:04 PM EST up reply actions
Between his and Clydesdales I was practically drooling.
The pics they took were amazing compared to a any of mine. If I’m going to attempt to hang with Steph in a few months, I’m thinking I need to upgrade. :-P~~~
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
Ha ha. Okay, I'm setting the plan for media traveling.
I’m driving down so no rental needed. Now to talk the bossman into letting me work with Sui on media for the Cafe. :-)
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
Nothing wrong with a little camera lust
If I didn’t have the bike and surfboard habit, I’d be all over that. Yum.
Great Pics!
Thanks for sharing. I only have one to contribute…. taken just past the sprint line in Livermore, Stage 3 – absolutely no idea if it was visible to the cameras.
by Patrick B. Penguin on Feb 23, 2009 11:42 PM EST reply actions
You sir
are one fine penguin!
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by Chris Fontecchio on Feb 24, 2009 1:27 AM EST up reply actions
Wait... WHAT?
Are they praying together? “Please, don’t let CONI get a hard on for anyone but Spaniards this year”
Boonen's a shark... choking on Livestrong chalk and FAIL. Go Cav!
it was fascinating to watch. mcQuaid was doing the rounds
He stopped at High Road and then walked over to Liquigas. At that point, Basso was looking over his bike with his mechanic and when he saw McQuaid went over – walking on wet grass with his cleats to go talk to him. After a few minutes which ended with a hand shake, Basso walked back to his bike and then cleaned his shoes.
oh and yes, they spoke in English when talking to each other.
What wonderful news
My VDS team leader has received the blessing and the laying on of hands from the Holy Father. And the Lord said unto Ivan “Smite, Smite and Smite again.”
Thank goodness you got him!!!
We were sooooooo robbed on Friday at the TT. No start. What the heck. Was he that fearful of the Cafe Ladies watching out on course that he couldn’t get on his bike and pedal a lap. Jeez. Can’t wait for more pics. New material for a Bennalanche!!!
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
Gives new theory's to that black eye of hers.
What did Basso hit his knee on again? I forget.
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
But but but....
No one will ever show such bowing down to one as Steph did to Crashdan. Priceless moments this TOC was. Priceless.
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
LOL
"...The mind has to rule the body and tell the body, shut up and do what I tell you to do..." Jens!
It was like seeing the crowning of a guru
except were talking about Dan… which makes that just sound silly…
The Dude will have a White Russian...
Have... a good time... all the time...
… that’s my philosophy Marty.
Boonen's a shark... choking on Livestrong chalk and FAIL. Go Cav!
Well, as long as there's sex and drugs,
I can do without the rock n’ roll.
"I didn't look for him and I didn't see him. If you base your race on another rider, most of the time you lose."
Tom Boonen
HA!.....and thank you!
…and no I did not bow at Valverde’s feet when I met him in Stuttgart….I thought of it. I just stood there and drooled….oh my!
oh and that photo of TJ...
well someone (cough cough) told him that there was a consensus and that we preferred the scruffy look…..
* cough * cough *
Could not ever imagine :-) He did look good though, didn’t he? Great call.
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
but Lyne....he never shaved after we mentioned it to him...HA!
We need to encourqage him to keep the scruffy look!!! Oh yes we do!
oh btw finally put up the TT pics - up close as I was sitting at the bottom of the ramp
and having fun ;)
who could I miss it?
;-)
love all the crowd shots you got too. i was thinking of doing a whole post of those, but never got around to it.
He warming-up when I was by the Liqui bus
Yeah, nice and hot! LOL, they can’t help it, the whole Liquigas team ooozes hotitude!
Wes'side is da bes'side
Booyashaka…
Boonen's a shark... choking on Livestrong chalk and FAIL. Go Cav!
Or, how long I last? Oh wait. Let's stickt height.
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
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