I went to the Finish in Big Bear and the circuit stage in Thousand Oaks yesterday.

The highlights were:

Watching the boys fight up Summit Blvd. against the wind after 135 miles. Wow!

Fabian Cancellara swinging out wide on the turn we were waiting at in Agoura Hills and riding by almost close enough to smooch on the cheek. At least that's how close I felt but I was at a respectful distance.

And Mark Cavendish and Mark Renshaw riding by on a leisurely training ride after field had passed on circuit #2.

Lesson learned: We should have brought out bikes to both stages because you can ride the route almost up until the last minute before the riders come.

I have posted some pics here. We just went snap, snap, snap as they rode by so I'm still not sure who I've got in these pics. I've also posted a bit of video from my phone.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/50489993@N04/