Levi goes for it on Mt. Crested Butte
So here are a few pictures from yesterday's stage....Started in Salida, Colorado. Salida was completely into the race. Everyone was so proud that it got to host the start of Stage 1. A beautiful course for Stage 1. Monarch Pass was packed and as you can see US Forest Service was out in force.. Only bad event of day....I spoke with a Gunnison County Sheriff and he told me there had been some malicious behavior by someone pouring some substance on the descent of Monarch Pass. I saw highway crews cleaning up something but I didn't realize it was due to some jerk and his hatred of cycling. It delayed the start of the race for an hour.
In Parlin, Colorado I saw the barn with a sign that begged to get some attention. Not sure what that was about but it was interesting. I don't think it made it on Versus. In Gunnison, they have invented a new drink mixing machine. Crested Butte pre race activities included a kid's bike race. Huge Bike festival at finish line area. Got some great shots of Levi's win and the chase. Some interesting fans looking for Ivan Basso and others.. Mechanics start the hard work. Hope you enjoy the pictures......On to Independence Pass. Should be crazy....
Salida Welcomes the US Pro Cycling Challenge
Yellow Jersey Salida Style
Monarch Pass Race Marshall
Cycling Comment? or Beef Ad? Parlin, Colorado
New Drink Mixing Machine via Western State College Students
Won a medal with some help from mom and a rope.....kid was mad that he was going downhill after the race. A good sign for a future climber or maybe needs to work on descending skills....
Cadel and the boys in the chase.
Levi's New Skis as a win bonus.
USPCC Jerseys Not a bad start.
Where's is Ivan Basso? I think he is dreamy......
Skil Shimano Bike just cleaned by the mechanics. Never heard of this brand until yesterday.
Real Work Begins at Garmin Cervelo
Cottonwood Pass and Independence Pass are in those hills.....