Tour of California

Nov 3, 05 7:45

Post #1 of 23 (2510 views)

Am I the only one that is major league stoked about this race? Seriously, a pro tour with four stages in Nor Cal, including one that goes right through my training area! Awesome.

Really interested in seeing the route map for stage three - there are lots of ways to get from Martinez to San Jose, but if I were the tour organizers, I would take the boys out to Mines Road to Hamilton and make them come in from there - might be a very long stage, though.

Stage 5-6 look pretty epic, too. If you have ever ridden or driven down there, you can appreciate the climbs they have to hit in the coastal range.

Re: Tour of California [JohnA] [ In reply to ]

Dave Latourette

Nov 3, 05 7:52

Post #2 of 23 (2488 views)

They say they'll announce the exact roads in 45-60 days but they are calling for 107 miles on Stage 2, stage 4 140 miles, stage 5&6 are 109 & 105 respectively.

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Re: Tour of California [JohnA] [ In reply to ]

Nov 3, 05 7:57

Post #3 of 23 (2479 views)

Where in NORCAL are they doing this?

Re: Tour of California [dvfmfidc] [ In reply to ]

Dave Latourette

Nov 3, 05 7:59

Post #4 of 23 (2473 views)

http://www.amgentourofcalifornia.com/tour.html

Starts in SF w/ prologue TT - Sage 1 Sausilito to Santa Rosa - Stage 2 starts in Martinex then heads south to eventually finish in Redondo Beach

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Re: Tour of California [trifaster] [ In reply to ]

Nov 3, 05 8:00

Post #5 of 23 (2467 views)

Thanks...I might have to take some time and go be a groupie!

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Martin C

Nov 3, 05 8:02

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Re: Tour of California [Martin C] [ In reply to ]

Nov 3, 05 8:04

Post #7 of 23 (2457 views)

Stage 5 amd 6 sounds great. I'll be there.

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Re: Tour of California [JohnA] [ In reply to ]

Nov 3, 05 8:13

Post #8 of 23 (2441 views)

It can be pretty cold and wet that time of the year, for California.

Re: Tour of California [JohnA] [ In reply to ]

Nov 3, 05 8:13

Post #9 of 23 (2441 views)

Couldn't pass on the opportunity to post this. The race sponsor, Amgen, is the world's largest producer of EPO.

http://sports.yahoo.com/...fp&type=lgns

Re: Tour of California [STP] [ In reply to ]

Nov 3, 05 8:32

Post #10 of 23 (2413 views)

There's a thread about it from yesterday. They sponsor several cycling teams and their EPO brand is actually on the back of the team kit. I think it's kinda funny.

http://forum.slowtwitch.com/...;;page=unread#unread

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Martin C

Nov 3, 05 8:33

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Re: Tour of California [JohnA] [ In reply to ]

Nov 3, 05 8:57

Post #12 of 23 (2363 views)

I question just how "epic" cycling would be in the great state of Arnold - which would end up showcasing Nortern Cullie-fornyah versus some of the best riders the sport has to offer. I'm of the opinion we won't out-do the already successful 'Tour de Georgia.'

Already I miss Eddy even more, even Fat Greg! Lance has to make some kind of appearance (and without Sheryl - cycling's Yoko Ono).

I guess I'll have to wait and see...

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Re: Tour of California [JohnA] [ In reply to ]

Nov 3, 05 15:09

Post #13 of 23 (2302 views)

Martinez to San Jose - any guesses? I would think they'll take 84 (Calaveras) once they're in the Pleasanton/Sunol area. How will they get there from Martinez? Over the bears? Over Reliez? Down SRVB or along the east bay hills (skyline, redwood)?

Interesting.

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Martin C

Nov 3, 05 15:15

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Re: Tour of California [Martin C] [ In reply to ]

Nov 3, 05 15:25

Post #15 of 23 (2281 views)

Yea....I'm sure Georgia has lots of spots that look like the Big Sur coastline too. Just kidding Georgia folks...it is real purdy there!

Re: Tour of California [OT in CA] [ In reply to ]

Nov 3, 05 15:26

Post #16 of 23 (2277 views)

In Reply To:

Martinez to San Jose - any guesses? I would think they'll take 84 (Calaveras) once they're in the Pleasanton/Sunol area. How will they get there from Martinez? Over the bears? Over Reliez? Down SRVB or along the east bay hills (skyline, redwood)?

Interesting.

Iron Horse trail of course.

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Re: Tour of California [MattinSF] [ In reply to ]

Nov 3, 05 21:02

Post #17 of 23 (2221 views)

The Iron Horse Trail.. Dude that is so funny.... I had to reply as I still use a small part of that trail in walnut creek for my commute (mainly for the blond runner on Tues and Thurs that I pass by Newell ave.) I hope the pros have bells though as they are required and you will sometimes get reminded of the fact by some self rightous individual

My best guess would be calaveras as the road is decent and has very little traffic on it to begin with, one of my favorites

Re: Tour of California [JohnA] [ In reply to ]

Nov 4, 05 16:32

Post #18 of 23 (2180 views)

Very Cool!! I will be there...last stage is in my hometown : )

Re: Tour of California [OT in CA] [ In reply to ]

Nov 4, 05 16:37

Post #19 of 23 (2172 views)

You've got to throw a few bridges in somewhere just for the scenic impact.

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Re: Tour of California [JohnA] [ In reply to ]

Nov 4, 05 16:42

Post #20 of 23 (2167 views)

This is so awesome. I live just a short hop from San Jose, so I'll be able to catch the finish of stage 2 and the stage 3 ITT. I'm already booking vacation days!!!

Re: Tour of California [B Scrub] [ In reply to ]

Nov 4, 05 16:42

Post #21 of 23 (2166 views)

Don't forget the 15mph speed limit and the unsolicited riding tips they'll get as they pass the purple horde out for their Kona mary prep runs.

Having them go out reliez, down treat and then up over the Diablo junction would be pretty cool as well.

ot

Re: Tour of California [OT in CA] [ In reply to ]

Nov 4, 05 17:00

Post #22 of 23 (2150 views)

I'm thinking Bears, Wildcat, up south park, Skyline, redwood then over to 84 and down would have the least amount of stoplights and best scenery. They could go through Orinda/Moraga and then to Redwood. The SRVB shopping mall ride would be an injustice. I guess Morgan Territory would be pretty cool as well - when do they publish the route?

Re: Tour of California [Jason D] [ In reply to ]

Nov 4, 05 17:11

Post #23 of 23 (2142 views)

I was thinking exactly the same route as Jason, but perhaps from the end of Palomares Cyn they will head back East to Calaveras Rd and shoot down the back side of Fremont to Felter, cutting breifly down into San Jose on Sierra, over toward East foothills and up Mt Hamilton Rd to drop finally back into San Jose on the South side at Quimby Rd.

THAT WOULD BE A TORTURE-FEST !!!!!!!!!!

Well worth watching.

Dave Stark
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USAC & USAT level 2 certified coach

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