Road Bike Racing - Tour of California video

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EventServices
11-05-06, 07:53 PM
OK, I finally loaded some of my Amgen Tour video to YouTube.

If you're interested, here's what I posted:

1. Colavita-Sutter Home drafting two riders back up through the caravan to the field.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T0mWI7vbXiU

2. Slogging up a climb. Some good radio chatter in the background.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgFAnbXqADs

3. Flying down the descent. That's me driving. We're about 10 feet from the rider at 45mph.
(If you're reeeeeally nice to me, I might get you a free ride in the car next year.)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tiS8KHpkLMk

domestique
11-06-06, 03:58 AM
Sweet vids. thanks for sharing ES!
roadwarrior
11-06-06, 04:31 AM
Why didn't the Colavita riders just grab on to the side mirrors? It would have been a lot less effort...

;)

"Look! A race official! Get out from behind the car!!"

:D

EventServices
11-06-06, 06:11 AM
I asked that same question that day, and I've forgotten the answer.
I'll research it.

I think the fines are greater if you're actually holding onto the car. I know there's a hefty penalty for taking mechanical service from the car. Though they show that in TV a lot, it's totally illegal.

I was right behind Kirk O'Bee while he was getting his saddle adjusted while descending on a twisty road at 50mph. The Commissaire was going ballistic.
jrennie
11-06-06, 08:55 AM
illegal or not, that is so cool looking.
platypus
11-06-06, 11:42 AM
great video clips, ES. I can't wait for next year's ToC.
dolophonic
11-06-06, 02:33 PM
ditto..just hope its as good this year..
Snuffleupagus
11-06-06, 05:17 PM
Nice videos. The first one is really great :D
GuitarWizard
11-06-06, 05:26 PM
If I could only afford to go to CA for the ToC, I'd kiss some ass to get in the chase car and schmooze with some riders later on. I'd even bring my bike and show 'em how it's properly done....

.....getting dropped in grand style, that is.