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E.J. 06:02 PM 08-09-2011
I bike commuted to work today with no intention of leaving early, but I got a wild hair, I told everyone I had a bike race to watch and hopped on mine for a fast ride home, shower & short drive.... Made it JUST IN TIME for the start, which was good, as I needed to leave well before it was over to pick up my littlest from day care.

Take it easy on the photos. I am not a photographer and I know the settings are WAY OFF(think maybe I'd think a little about where they were after coming from a hockey rink) & there is nothing remarkable...but everyone loves photos of people riding bikes....

This first one is a pic of the bobsled run.... The Prologue was held at Utah Olympic Park, which is where they had some events, including the bobsled, at the 2002 Winter Olympic Games....

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E.J. 06:03 PM 08-09-2011
If you were wondering, nope...I didn't leave a sample at the doping trailer...


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Ian Burnett too a fall around turn one, but picked up a new bike and kept riding.

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E.J. 06:05 PM 08-09-2011
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Here comes Big George

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E.J. 06:07 PM 08-09-2011
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....and Christian VandeVelde

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E.J. 06:08 PM 08-09-2011
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Ogre 06:08 PM 08-09-2011
Damn, that looks rough!!!
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E.J. 06:10 PM 08-09-2011
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E.J. 06:12 PM 08-09-2011
The start for them....but the finish for me....:-)

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That's a wrap!
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WittyUserName 06:15 PM 08-09-2011
Nice photos!! I try and go spring skiing out there every year.
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E.J. 06:23 PM 08-09-2011
Originally Posted by WittyUserName:
Nice photos!! I try and go spring skiing out there every year.
:-)....it is beautiful country....I'm not leaving, even with the highest cigar tax in the United States.....

Originally Posted by Ogre:
Damn, that looks rough!!!
It is a 7% average climb, but REALLY short(just over 4"), so for most these guys....a relative walk in the park.

http://www.tourofutah.com/race/resul...sults-prologue
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Wanger 06:50 AM 08-10-2011
Awesome shots EJ!

Is it wrong that I'm seriously checking out the bikes and drooling over them? LOL
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E.J. 08:32 AM 08-10-2011
Originally Posted by Wanger:
Awesome shots EJ!

Is it wrong that I'm seriously checking out the bikes and drooling over them? LOL
Thanks, Mike! Yea, I was walking around with drool the whole day.... Kept thinking, you guys could spare a bike or two + some wheels for a nice guy like me...
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Remo 08:57 AM 08-10-2011
Nice shots E.J, I will be working the race on Sat. when it comes into SLC.
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E.J. 09:44 AM 08-10-2011
Originally Posted by Remo_5_0:
Nice shots E.J, I will be working the race on Sat. when it comes into SLC.
Saturday's stage is going to be fun and access is going to be SOOOOO easy. I have plans, but may try to sneak down for a few laps before....
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Remo 10:27 AM 08-10-2011
Originally Posted by E.J.:
Saturday's stage is going to be fun and access is going to be SOOOOO easy. I have plans, but may try to sneak down for a few laps before....
I will be at Hillside Ave. and State Street, come hang out :-)
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E.J. 10:45 AM 08-10-2011
Originally Posted by Remo_5_0:
I will be at Hillside Ave. and State Street, come hang out :-)
If I get down there, I'll find you for sure!
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