Road Racing 2003



The postal boys.

San Francisco T-Mobile International, 9/14/03
The postal boys.<br /><br />San Francisco T-Mobile International, 9/14/03


Lance Armstrong.

Thanks to my friends of the Strada Sempre Duro (Coleen especially) for a spot to stand while I took this picture.

San Francisco T-Mobile International, 9/14/03
Lance Armstrong.<br /><br />Thanks to my friends of the Strada Sempre Duro (Coleen especially) for a spot to stand while I took this picture.<br /><br />San Francisco T-Mobile International, 9/14/03


Lance is off the front!

San Francisco T-Mobile International, 9/14/03
Lance is off the front!<br /><br />San Francisco T-Mobile International, 9/14/03


The postal boys huddle up and form a plan. One of them actually asked if anyone had noticed them yet. They were at the Start/Finish line. I'm pretty sure people noticed them.

San Francisco T-Mobile International, 9/14/03
The postal boys huddle up and form a plan. One of them actually asked if anyone had noticed them yet. They were at the Start/Finish line. I'm pretty sure people noticed them.<br /><br />San Francisco T-Mobile International, 9/14/03


"Stay Strong" It was painted on the Taylor Street climb.

San Francisco T-Mobile International, 9/14/03
"Stay Strong" It was painted on the Taylor Street climb.<br /><br />San Francisco T-Mobile International, 9/14/03


The Saturn mechanic preps the spare bikes for the women's race.

San Francisco T-Mobile International, 9/14/03
The Saturn mechanic preps the spare bikes for the women's race.<br /><br />San Francisco T-Mobile International, 9/14/03


The Postal Service off the front in their race.

San Rafael Crit, 9/13/03
The Postal Service off the front in their race.<br /><br />San Rafael Crit, 9/13/03


The riders between turns 3 and 4.

San Rafael Crit, 9/13/03
The riders between turns 3 and 4.<br /><br />San Rafael Crit, 9/13/03


Winding down the descent.

Livermore Hills Road Race, 7/19/03
Winding down the descent.<br /><br />Livermore Hills Road Race, 7/19/03


It got hot early, and the Rio Strada riders got soaked down by teammates.

Folsom Crit, 7/5/03
It got hot early, and the Rio Strada riders got soaked down by teammates.<br /> <br />Folsom Crit, 7/5/03


Flower with riders.

Folsom Crit, 7/5/03
Flower with riders.<br /><br />Folsom Crit, 7/5/03


"Muscle Kneads" was on hand for massages. There weren't any customers before the first race, so relaxation was in order.

Folsom Crit, 7/5/03
"Muscle Kneads" was on hand for massages. There weren't any customers before the first race, so relaxation was in order.<br /> <br />Folsom Crit, 7/5/03


Practicing the podium salute.

Burlingame Crit, 6/29/03
Practicing the podium salute.<br /><br />Burlingame Crit, 6/29/03


Current and future members of the USPS team.

Burlingame Crit, 6/29/03
Current and future members of the USPS team.<br /><br />Burlingame Crit, 6/29/03


Brenna on her way to victory in the women's race.

Burlingame Crit, 6/29/03
Brenna on her way to victory in the women's race.<br /><br />Burlingame Crit, 6/29/03


Larry Nolan displays a little intensity.

Burlingame Crit, 6/29/03
Larry Nolan displays a little intensity.<br /><br />Burlingame Crit, 6/29/03


It's never too early to get them started appreciating cycling.

Wheels of Thunder Crit, June 7, 2003
It's never too early to get them started appreciating cycling.<br /><br />Wheels of Thunder Crit, June 7, 2003


Somebody is off the back.

Wheels of Thunder Crit, June 7, 2003
Somebody is off the back.<br /><br />Wheels of Thunder Crit, June 7, 2003


Flowers.

Wheels of Thunder Crit, June 7, 2003
Flowers.<br /><br />Wheels of Thunder Crit, June 7, 2003


Wheels.

Wheels of Thunder Crit, June 7, 2003
Wheels.<br /><br />Wheels of Thunder Crit, June 7, 2003


Larry Nolan leads the way in the 44+/55+ race.

Wente Crit, April 27, 2003
Larry Nolan leads the way in the 44+/55+ race.<br /><br />Wente Crit, April 27, 2003


Mike getting some good shots.

Wente Crit, April 27, 2003
Mike getting some good shots.<br /><br />Wente Crit, April 27, 2003


Three women from the Palo Alto Bicycle team in the 1/2/3 race.

Wente Road Race, April 26, 2003
Three women from the Palo Alto Bicycle team in the 1/2/3 race.<br /> <br />Wente Road Race, April 26, 2003


On N. Flynn Road, with the windmills in the background.

Wente Road Race, April 26, 2003
On N. Flynn Road, with the windmills in the background.<br /><br />Wente Road Race, April 26, 2003


Through the curves on S. Flynn Road.

Wente Road Race, April 26, 2003
Through the curves on S. Flynn Road.<br /><br />Wente Road Race, April 26, 2003


A secret ingredient is used while warming up for the TT.

Pinole Team Time Trial, March 3, 2003
A secret ingredient is used while warming up for the TT.<br /><br />Pinole Team Time Trial, March 3, 2003