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Do you know anyone in the Tour of California?

Old 05-11-10, 09:37 AM
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same boat as bayareawheeler and jrennie, i've ridden in the same fields with a lot of them.

have been "Bisselled" a few times this year (riding in a 200 meter long, single file train praying they will stop...please make it stop...)

will be among the 164 chosen few racing the sacramento crit before the real racers from ToCA put on a show.
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I'd love to race that crit, but there's no way I'm driving that far
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Originally Posted by umd
I also know a rider on Bissell that appears not to have made the squad.
Might want to recheck the start list, its shuffled around a bit.
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Originally Posted by jmechy
Might want to recheck the start list, its shuffled around a bit.
Do you have a link? I can only find the original announcements.
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I think the promoters have taken a little creative freedom with calling the Sac Gp a "pro" race. There are more masters than elite and some cat 3's mixed in there.
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Originally Posted by umd
Do you have a link? I can only find the original announcements.
Cody mentioned on FB yesterday that he was doing TOC...
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Haha, I should check FB more often.
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I might call in sick that day and see you there. Not sure if the field size in the 4/5 is grown yet. last I looked it was 20. I figure WTH, go for it.
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Originally Posted by umd
I figured you would. Are you announcing again this year?
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I believe Dave Towle is announcing for AToC. Chad Andrews will be doing the Sacramento GP.
There are four of us. Jeff, Dave, Brad, and I.

If anyone wants their book signed, flag me down in the Mobile P.A. (A Nissan with a huge sound system on it, out in front of the caravan) sponsored by Radio Shack. Or bring it to the start at the L.A. time trial. Or the start of the final stage.
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Originally Posted by EventServices
There are four of us. Jeff, Dave, Brad, and I.

If anyone wants their book signed, flag me down in the Mobile P.A. (A Nissan with a huge sound system on it, out in front of the caravan) sponsored by Radio Shack. Or bring it to the start at the L.A. time trial. Or the start of the final stage.
And bring cookies.
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Chocolate chip!

I'm really glad I put that in the book.
You'd be amazed at how many times I've had people actually bring them up to the stage.
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Jon Chodroff. Good friend/ex-competitor. Wishing him luck in a breakaway.
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Originally Posted by EventServices
There are four of us. Jeff, Dave, Brad, and I.

If anyone wants their book signed, flag me down in the Mobile P.A. (A Nissan with a huge sound system on it, out in front of the caravan) sponsored by Radio Shack. Or bring it to the start at the L.A. time trial. Or the start of the final stage.
Are you coming to the Team Presentation dinner on Friday night in Sac?
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Jackson Stewart is a friend, and Los Gatos Alum. He has also won The Cats Hill Classic twice(our teams race).
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Trying to get there in time. I'm playing golf at Pebble Beach and then heading to Sac. Hope to get there by 7.
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Pebble Beach!?!? So that Velonews cartoon was about you, wasn't it?

I'll be at the dinner; I'll bring my copy of Roadie just in case.
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yes

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I slept in a holiday inn express last night.
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I know one that is hoping to do fairly well. I think he can might be successful - depending on how you define it. I think he'll surprise a few people. He may have an axe to grind. I don't like to name drop - it's like treading on their personal space, but most of you who know me should know who I am talking about.

....he's in really good form.

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Originally Posted by Psimet2001
I know one that is hoping to do fairly well.
You know, I was wondering about that... He seems to be going well, and I didn't get the impression that his changing-of-shirts had been a happy one.
Given the target he set up for himself at this coming nats, I'm interested to see how his eastern form translates to noth-american form. As always, wishing cool dudes the best.
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Originally Posted by Hida Yanra
You know, I was wondering about that... He seems to be going well, and I didn't get the impression that his changing-of-shirts had been a happy one.
Given the target he set up for himself at this coming nats, I'm interested to see how his eastern form translates to noth-american form. As always, wishing cool dudes the best.
Indeed. There's one axe to grind but not with anyone that was actually turning cranks on the last team....think....management. I would say his form has skyrocketed. Not to mention he is back with his lifelong very good friend the other heavy hitter on the team.

The funny thing about his nats goal is his current involvement with that target....could make family reunions interesting....
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Originally Posted by Psimet2001
....think....management.
I would say his form has skyrocketed.

The funny thing about his nats goal is his current involvement with that target...
yeah - I think that if his management style doesn't work for someone, it would be really tough to stomach. A few comments the rider made on his blog had me wondering, a full year ago probably.


I had totally forgotten about that, but yes - that could be hilarious.
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Paul Mach. On the UC Davis team, some of us made our way to Sac today and made sure everyone knew to go to paulmach.com

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Paul Mach. On the UC Davis team, some of us made our way to Sac today and made sure everyone knew to go to paulmach.com

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He rode well today.
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