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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