Tour of California Stage 7 Mount Baldy

Stage 7 of the Tour of California was larger than life with its sweeping vistas, non-stop climbs that shredded the professional peloton into string of riders.

The stories will be told of the strong men who rode their bikes through the rugged terrain, however along the roadside as spectators waited a thousand stories were told. I met and re-met friends I have made along the road. Curtis and Rachel, who very kindly shared some much needed shade. Kevin from BicycleFriends, congratulations on the recovery and your ride today! Awesome dude. Ken of Duff Beer fame and his buddy Michael. The photo came out black! TJ an avid follower. So good to connect with readship to rekindle my words. The new job intrudes. Hillbasher who had camped overnight and watched the 2 am parade of drivers on the road.

The familiars who hung with me John, Matt and Bill. New folks such as "Tour Tracker" and Mystery Man. Of course Glendora's celebrity hung with us a world renown triathlete Suzie. She and John had scuba diving in common.

Lots of folks were on the road. Enjoying my cheering as they rode past. It was a good day indeed.



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