Tour of Elk Grove
08-02-09, 04:11 PM
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08-02-09, 07:41 PM
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Chris only wishes he was as sexy as I am. Damn good racing all around today. Now to deal with all of the damn sun I took in, wish I would have used Julie's SPF towels today, I feel pain coming.
Chris is one cool dude, we spent a few minutes shooting the breeze, and of course I asked him when he was going over to Team Radio Shack. The answer was, "We will have to wait and see."
08-02-09, 07:52 PM
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^legally he can't say anything till September. speculation is that he will. signing with lance will all but guarantee him a tour spot next year.
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WHAT?!?!? Christian Vande Velde was in Elk Grove?!?!? 
Dagnabit. I was there today and caught the women's Crit. Those chics rock! Took a bunch of pics, but left shortly thereafter. Will post pics.
Dagnabit. I was there today and caught the women's Crit. Those chics rock! Took a bunch of pics, but left shortly thereafter. Will post pics.
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I am sure he is going. Astana is going to fold anyways. Man, it would be cool to see Team Radio Shack be a "Team USA" type of deal, but that doesn't sound like it will happen. I just want to see Lance and crew crush the dou-che-olero.
Also. Heard rumor of Christian Vande Velde back in Downers. Will he crush the field again, only to quit before the finish as a way to say "SUCK IT!"?
Also. Heard rumor of Christian Vande Velde back in Downers. Will he crush the field again, only to quit before the finish as a way to say "SUCK IT!"?
08-02-09, 08:15 PM
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08-02-09, 09:11 PM
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As I ask everyone who meets him.... did you lure him to you with a Snickers bar and an 8 oz can of Coca-Cola?
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08-02-09, 09:41 PM
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Chris seems like a really cool dude. he will obviously sign up with LA. later.
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Doh! Should've noticed. My bad.
Anyway, here are some shots from the Women's Cat 1/2/3 Crit.
The START...
The PACE CAR...
The BREAKAWAY...
Anyway, here are some shots from the Women's Cat 1/2/3 Crit.
The START...
The PACE CAR...
The BREAKAWAY...
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The FINISH...
The WATERFORD...
The EATS...
Sorry that I missed the men's heats, especially with those of you competing I'll try to make it out to some events where our locals are competing next time. You won't find me racing, but PHOTOGRAPHY is my other major hobby so I do enjoy seeing and shooting the events.
That's all folks.
The WATERFORD...
The EATS...
Sorry that I missed the men's heats, especially with those of you competing I'll try to make it out to some events where our locals are competing next time. You won't find me racing, but PHOTOGRAPHY is my other major hobby so I do enjoy seeing and shooting the events.
That's all folks.
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08-03-09, 12:02 AM
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Brett... OUCH. Sorry to hear man.
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Sorry I missed that one. Will plan differently for next year!
(although I was pretty happy Sunday night that I wasn't in my car driving)
(although I was pretty happy Sunday night that I wasn't in my car driving)
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Someone needs to tell Carter and Shroetlin they're girls for not winning the overall.
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Hey DoK - I just showed that to James Sneddon. he is sitting next to me drinking guineSs after kicking my ass. He laughed
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08-06-09, 07:48 PM
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I was sitting on the bench, which your back was facing, when you took this picture. There was me and my old man on some Treks, and then my ABD buddy on his flamed out Project One. We were just discussing team Mack at that time as we admired the bike as well
