OFF.
That's the only way I can explain the reaction of the crowds at the inaugural USA Pro Cycling Challenge, here in Colorado.
I managed to sneak away from work (more or less) for two days, finding a killer spot 1.5k from the top of the Vail Pass individual time trial and hanging the day with Skelli and Ryan and the other boys from Twenty2 Cycles, cheering on each of the riders as they slogged up the 8% straightaway.
The other day I rode up from Eagle to Wolcott, and sat on top of the corkscrew climb that starts Highway 131. Attached some pictures and videos for your viewing pleasure.
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| Colorado local Tom 'Tommy D' Danielson |
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| Previous stage (Gunnison->Aspen) winner George Hincapie |
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| Up-and-comer (and Yellow Jersey, i.e. leader of the race) Tejay Van Garderen - watch out for this kid... |
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| Jelly Belly Pro Cycling team bus, on the way to Steamboat |
Dave Zabriskie, aka "Captain America", aka Current US Natl Time Trial Champ
Cadel Evans, aka Current Defending Tour de France Champ
Jens "SHUT UP LEGS" Voigt on course. Consummate professional cyclist. Catching his "minute man".
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