Originally Posted by CyclingNews

In fact, most of the preparation was limited simply to different chain lubricants and perhaps a tire swap. Team mechanic Steve Kiusalas was applying a thin layer of grease (yes, grease, not oil) to the chains of his High Road riders prior to the start while some other mechanics, such as Eva Barabas of Health Net and Ben Oliver of Team Bissell, went with heavier weight oil. Barabas favors Pedro's Syn Lube while Oliver goes with a homemade mixture of marine grease thinned with mineral oil.