Amgen Tour of California

[bfox]

Images from the pro bicycle stage race run in California.
Many teams and riders that compete in the Tour De France participate in this event. In only it's second year the Tour of California has become the most prestigious and most popular bicycle race in the U.S.
Thanks for looking!
-Brad

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Levi Leipheimer about to win the prologue time trial on Telegraph Hill in San Francisco
http://foxfoto.smugmug.com/photos/131903048-L.jpg

2
http://foxfoto.smugmug.com/photos/131903122-L.jpg

3
The sprint to the finish, stage 4, Seaside to San Luis Obispo
http://foxfoto.smugmug.com/photos/131903227-L.jpg

4
http://foxfoto.smugmug.com/photos/131903282-L.jpg

5
Levi Leipheimer about to win the stage 5 time trial in Solvang.
http://foxfoto.smugmug.com/photos/131903406-L.jpg

6
Thor Hushovd, stage 5 time trial in Solvang.
http://foxfoto.smugmug.com/photos/131903354-L.jpg

7
Stage 5 time trial in Solvang.
http://foxfoto.smugmug.com/photos/131903331-L.jpg

8
Levi Leipheimer
http://foxfoto.smugmug.com/photos/131903167-L.jpg

[4x4rock]

Nice pics, especially the close up of the bikes. Are you following the whole thing from start to end?

[Kevin]

Very nice shots Brad. Shooting in town provides many more photo opportunities than on the open road. Well done.

[bfox]

Nice pics, especially the close up of the bikes. Are you following the whole thing from start to end?
Thanks.
Went to all stages except stages 3, 6 and 7.

[bfox]

Very nice shots Brad. Shooting in town provides many more photo opportunities than on the open road. Well done.
Thanks Kevin.
Yeah, in town and near the finish were ideal places to shoot.