Road Bike Racing - Tour de Georgia pictures (start of stage 7) for SLOW connection

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RonH
04-26-04, 06:09 AM
Went to the start of the race this time. It was in Dawsonville, Georgia. Got there about 1-1/2 hours before the start. Took 72 pictures. Here are the ones I thought most of you would enjoy.

Here are some shots of the team cars and bikes.
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The arrival of the USPS cars and bus.
http://home.mindspring.com/~rhorne/TdG011.jpg

USPS team cars and bikes.
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USPS bikes lined up against the bus waiting for their riders.
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Looks like George Hincapie is due for a new saddle. :)
http://home.mindspring.com/~rhorne/TdG020.jpg

I wish my bike was this clean. :(
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George signing autographs for his fans.
http://home.mindspring.com/~rhorne/TdG024.jpg

Viatcheslav Ekimov signing autographs for his fans.
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Micheal Creed autographing a fan's shirt.
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Micheal Creed getting ready to ride.
http://home.mindspring.com/~rhorne/TdG037.jpg

The Webcor team relaxes before the race.
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Team Jelly Belly.
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Team Jelly Belly bikes.
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The crowd waiting for Lance to come out of the bus. He came out about 10 minutes before the start of the race.
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Mario came out of his motorhome about 20 minutes before the start.
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One of the Team Colavita bikes.
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Two riders from the Barloworld team.
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LA being interviewed by Bob Roll.
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Waiting for the start of the race.
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They're out of the parking lot and on the road.
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