Some pictures and video of the Tour of California’s second stage from Santa Rosa to Sacramento, taken on Trinity Road/ Dry Creek.
Tour of California on Trinity Road
1km to go to the King of the Mountain. Thank goodness I am almost at the top. This climb is harder than I remember.
The crowds are getting thicker.
Near the top. Stupid camera won’t focus correctly when I try to take a picture while riding.
For some reason, she stood out in the crowd
Those heeled boots boosted her height to about 6’3”. VPL is not the best thing in that outfit though.
The crowd is getting excited.
She came back to give me her phone number! Must be that sexy Bici kit I was wearing. (for some reason my wife, Jenny, doesn’t believe this!)
First rider over, Christophe Laruent, He blew a kiss to ....
.. her. Damn european panache.
More riders over the top.
Third place. The blond is Team Discovery’s official photographer. Her helper was Nike’s liaison to the team. Nice people.
The Discovery Train led by Basso takes the peloton over the top. They didn’t even look that tired, bastards.
The back of the back of the pack and the team cars.
Mavic neutral support vehicle. It was a bit of a tight turn for vehicles.
The broom wagon. The guys driving it were wearing masks of Arnold, the Governator. Pretty funny.
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