Do you know anyone in the Tour of California?
05-10-10, 04:26 PM
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Do you know anyone in the Tour of California?
I was just thinking about the Tour of California, and how most of us probably know local pros on various teams, through training or racing (especially for you cat 1/2 guys). Looking through the list, I know one of the riders for Team Type 1. I also know a rider on Bissell that appears not to have made the squad.
I just think it's kind of neat and makes watching the race a little more personal. So what about you guys? Who do you know, and any good stories about riding/racing with them?
I just think it's kind of neat and makes watching the race a little more personal. So what about you guys? Who do you know, and any good stories about riding/racing with them?
05-10-10, 04:53 PM
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I know a kid who was a "maybe" from Kelly Benefit. He didn't get the call. They are using him for crits back east instead.
05-10-10, 05:27 PM
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I've "raced against" quite a few of them but to be more accurate I was in the same race as them cause they are on another level and Alex Candalario(KBS) is a local.
05-10-10, 05:31 PM
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05-10-10, 05:34 PM
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05-10-10, 06:25 PM
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Rode with Ben Jacques-Maynes a bit when I lived in Santa Cruz. I remember one time he showed up to the Saturday morning group ride on his TT bike and completely shattered the field on the long flat section into Watsonville. Good times.
05-10-10, 06:26 PM
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I just signed up for the 30 min. crit on the Modesto finishing circuit. Does that count?
05-10-10, 08:16 PM
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should be interesting
ive raced against many of the Bissel team and done local rides with there sprinter Holloway...same as jrennie though no denying they are at a whole different level...i consider myself a spectator having 360 degree front row seats
On sun at my teams RR we had Lucas Euser using our race as a tune up for the ToC. Jackson Stewart (BMC) and Scott Zwizanski (Kelly) were also there
05-10-10, 08:42 PM
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yes, several. But I work for a UCI Conti team.
And it's Chad Hartley. He's a good guy.
And it's Chad Hartley. He's a good guy.
05-10-10, 09:03 PM
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I know a few.
Unfortunately, someone once told me "Never be a name dropper". I think it was Bob Hope that told me that! Doh!
Unfortunately, someone once told me "Never be a name dropper". I think it was Bob Hope that told me that! Doh!
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I believe Dave Towle is announcing for AToC. Chad Andrews will be doing the Sacramento GP.
05-10-10, 10:29 PM
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Oh and apparently Jackson Stewart's dad is on my team and he finished way ahead of me in the most recent crit I did....and he's probably old enough to be my dad....and did i mention he was way ahead of me. yeah.
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I've riden with Aldo Ino Ilesic of Team Type 1 last year. He lives (ed) around here and knows one of my friends. He came over one Sunday and we all rode together for a while. We even sprinted for a City Limit sign. Guess who won?