Today I rode out to Carpinteria and Highway 192 to see the Tour.
In spite of a night, and morning, of rains, the sky cleared and big, fluffy white clouds sailed against the backdrop of a bright blue sky.
I was fortunate enough to see the women riders racing down Gobernador Canyon Rd. and making a right turn on Hwy 192.
About 40 minutes later, the men raced in the opposite direction. I caught them going a gentle riser up 192 before turning left into Hwy 150 and heading to the KOMs of Lake Casitas.
All in all I had a great day of race-watching.
BTW Part One, today, and the next couple of days, would be a “good time” to commit a crime out on California’s highways. Seems like ALL CHP officers were present at the race. The overtime pay they are getting must be huge.
BTW Part Two, for those of you who think that the ATOC doesn’t matter, come on over and watch it. Cheaper than flying to France, Italia or Espana to watch their races and, to the average Joe, just as exciting to watch.
