Sounds like you had a great day, skibum (sorry you weren't able to see the race trekchic). Isn't it amazing how fast the pros can climb? Like more than twice as fast as most of us mortals can climb, and on the flats, a peloton racing by at 30+ is a thing to see. I've been to the SF Grand Prix, but I would love to see a stage or two of a real tour. You're so lucky.