Tour of California - spoilers allowed

[ny biker]

So, stage one called on account of snow.

Versus made Phil and Paul stand outside with no hats or gloves in 28 degree weather.

Let's hope tomorrow's trip through the Donner Pass has sun and warmer temps.

[channlluv]

Hmmm...Donner Pass...snow....um...

[Savra]

I was so bummed today's stage was cancelled. I'm from the Tahoe area and was looking forward to seeing home now that I'm in NY. It is supposed to snow again tomorrow though and it will be worse on the I80 corridor than it was at the lake if it does. However, if so, all they have to do is move the race down the mountain a bit to avoid the snow. I'm crossing my fingers it still starts in Squaw. I have a friend who works there.

[bluebug32]

Here's a spoiler: there will be plows and snowmen.

[jobob]

this just in ...

Rumor has it Jens Voigt just finshed 1st lap around Lake Tahoe for Amgen Tour of California Stage 1. He doesn't get what all the fuss is about. "Shut Up Snow!"

[AppleTree]

Hmmm...Donner Pass...snow....um...

Heh, heh, heh... I had the very same thought when I heard them announce this route!

[ny biker]

Too bad they had to move the start to Nevada City today. But Phil and Paul say there have been big crowds despite the weather.

Ben Swift has a good name for a sprinter.

[luv2climb]

Here's my video of the final four laps of Stage 2 in midtown Sacramento, recorded at the corner of 18th and L Streets. There is a little shakiness because I had to stand on the frame of my trike to see over the heads of the taller people in front of me. Then it got windy and rainy so I had to hold my umbrella with one hand and record with the other.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPZhRlxtZM0

[TrekTheKaty]

Snow in the mountains! Blasphemous! They were still whining during Stage 2 about the cold weather during the broadcast. What--they don't have snow on the mountain in Europe?

Zabriskie tweeted a video of the snow out his hotel window.

Thanks for the video Luv. That looks fun. I've watched the Tour of Missouri from the side of the highway, but in town looks more fun

[Jo-n-NY]

Does anyone know if there is free online tracking of TOC. I thought I tracked each days race last year but I can't seem to find the link. I no longer get versus so I can no longer watch it.

Thanks

[jobob]

http://shacktracker.amgentourofcalifornia.com/

Check it out

[TrekTheKaty]

http://shacktracker.amgentourofcalifornia.com/

Check it out

Great. Now I'll never get any work done

[pll]

http://shacktracker.amgentourofcalifornia.com/

Check it out

The tracker is awesome! What a luxury of a week: Giro d'Italia in the morning (through the Gazzetta dello Sport web site) and Tour of California in the afternoon.

[jobob]

Leebob and I are heading off for Sierra Road.

The way I've been riding lately, the best I might be able to manage is the first very steep (but thankfully short) climb up to the church where I'm told the Lifestyle Festival is taking place.

Must do some shopping for the Birthday Girl (Hi Mel!!!) -- yeah, that's my excuse.



I'll be wearing my Amici Veloci jersey (gee, it must have shrunk in the wash ...)

[ny biker]

HORNER!!! Amazing ride.

I love to see the "old guys" dominate. He'll be 40 in October.