2008 Tour de Cali Route

[velogirl]

Actually, that crash was one of the most controversial parts of the race. Levi was involved in the crash and even though it was outside the neutral 3k crash distance (it was @ 9k), the UCI Commissaire extended the rule, putting Levi in the yellow jersey instead of Ben Jacques-Maynes. I still have a negative opinion of the race winner and his team because of it. I can just envision him whining and crying....begging the UCI to make an exception to the 3K rule because Santa Rosa is his hometown and he deserved to win pull on that yellow jersey.

[sassyc]

I can just envision him whining and crying....begging the UCI to make an exception to the 3K rule because Santa Rosa is his hometown and he deserved to win pull on that yellow jersey.

I know! That was not even close to being appropriate. I'd probably be banned from Santa Rosa if anyone knew I said that, but it definitely felt like the decision would have been different had it not been in his home town.

[velogirl]

BTW, any news on road closures? I'd love to ride up the other side of Hamilton and watch the racers climbing but I don't want to do it if there's a bazillion cars driving up, too.

[BikeMomma]

BTW, any news on road closures? I'd love to ride up the other side of Hamilton and watch the racers climbing but I don't want to do it if there's a bazillion cars driving up, too.

Lorrie, the folks from Merced/Atwater are talking about riding up from the Del Puerto side early before the race. I'll extend the invitation now for you to join us, even though we don't have solid plans yet. Let me know if you're interested and I'll keep you posted.

Anyone else is welcome, and the invitation to bunk at my house is still open, as well -- if you can take my three kids, dog, and hubby. lol I live about 35 minutes south of Modesto -- less if you drive fast -- but the room & grub are free of charge.

To add to Zen's initial link, here's all the route maps: 2008 Amgen route maps

~Kim (BikeMomma)

[Lifesgreat]

I can hardly wait for the TofC! I grew up in Modesto and am planning on visiting family during that time . A bonus: the almond blossoms should be out, giving me hope for Spring!

[maillotpois]

This is a pretty cool write up on the Hamilton stage:

http://www.cyclingnews.com/road/2008...ia_stage3nov07

[mixie]

After more than 60 miles from Santa Clarita to Pasadena, with the mountains and the Rose Bowl serving as the backdrop, the peloton will complete the stage and the race, with six five-mile laps on a tough circuit around the Rose Bow

Im super excited about this! I live near the Rose Bowl and ride there all the time. I can't believe theyre going to be ending the race somewhere I ride weekly!