Can't wait!

Yep, that time of year again! I get butterflies in my stomach just thinking about this race. The first time I ever watched this race was in 1981. What a classic - LeMond taking off on the first lap to go on and lap the field. The dude was just strong as an ox.

These are pics from last year's Masters 1/2/3 race at the NC Classic. The top pic is of our fearless leader - Nome......puttin' the hurt on during the steep ascent.

The bottom pic goes out to all the old Chico Veloers who read this blog - that dude on the Cannondale is none other than Grant Boswell! Grant's son Ian was racing a great race in the Juniors race - and then dad raced in the Masters race right afterwards. For those of you who don't know Grant - he was one of the very first real hardcore triathletes in the world.........even winning Ironman Australia. Watching him train back in the day was shocking - the dude was an animal. I remember him riding his 53x17 the whole way to Forest Ranch one day - I was in complete awe. And, of course, he was a kick ass bike racer too.

Anyway, looking forward to seeing you all there this weekend!