ToC Stage 4 Closure of Hwy 1?
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ToC Stage 4 Closure of Hwy 1?
Anyone have any info on it? I'm planning to head out from San Jose early a.m. and try to find a spot on the climb in Big Sur. Just trying to figure out exactly how early I need to roll. Any info appreciated.
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Yeah according to the Stage Profile there's a decent climb right there in Big Sur. I haven't been out that way in a while but I think I know where they're talking about. What I really don't know is if it will even be possible to park along the road and maintain a spot. I'm taking my 6 year old daughter and even though she's an enthusiastic cyclist, I don't think we would be able to ride too far to catch a view.
I'm halfway considering going all the way to SLO but it's kind of a long haul only to turn around and come right back the same day
I'm halfway considering going all the way to SLO but it's kind of a long haul only to turn around and come right back the same day
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Here's info from the web site ... not sure if it is of any help ...
https://www.amgentourofcalifornia.com...s/seaside.html
https://www.amgentourofcalifornia.com...s/seaside.html
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'nother, did you make it out there? It was miserable out there. I did make it to SLO, and waited and waited and waited ... They didn't get to SLO till 5 pm.
Here's the link to the pics:
https://s174.photobucket.com/albums/w...a%20Stage%204/
Here's the link to the pics:
https://s174.photobucket.com/albums/w...a%20Stage%204/
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Don't mince words
Your pics capture the misery of the riders. Tuesday was nothing compared to what they did yesterday.
And that was some effort on your part, to go all the way to SLO and then back in the same day. We used to live in Lompoc -- still go back to visit friends -- and we almost always spend the night. It's a long drive.
Thanks for making the effort & sharing the pictures.
And that was some effort on your part, to go all the way to SLO and then back in the same day. We used to live in Lompoc -- still go back to visit friends -- and we almost always spend the night. It's a long drive.
Thanks for making the effort & sharing the pictures.
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Your pics capture the misery of the riders. Tuesday was nothing compared to what they did yesterday.
And that was some effort on your part, to go all the way to SLO and then back in the same day. We used to live in Lompoc -- still go back to visit friends -- and we almost always spend the night. It's a long drive.
Thanks for making the effort & sharing the pictures.
And that was some effort on your part, to go all the way to SLO and then back in the same day. We used to live in Lompoc -- still go back to visit friends -- and we almost always spend the night. It's a long drive.
Thanks for making the effort & sharing the pictures.
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Double Rainbow, a couple of hours before they came through:
The main field passing by, about 15 sec. behind the break: