A lone rider warms up before the race with the Bay Bridge in the background.

The trainers are waiting for the bikes to be attached.

Tracie Nelson gussies up the Velo Bella follow vehicle before the race.

The women's race starts with a u-turn on The Embarcadero.

Elisa Gagnon (Aquafina) outpaces one of the McGuire team up Taylor.

Erin Alders (Velo Bella) crests Taylor.

One of SF's finest waits for the racers.

The riders heads peak over the crest of Taylor Street while the follow vehicles pace behind.

Tina Skelley (Aquafina) takes her sponsorship seriously.

A fast descent after the climb up Taylor.

Trent Klasna (Sierra Nevada) wonders if he is being followed.

This little spectator was ringing the bell for the riders as they passed.

Displaying a little intensity on the climb.