Well the Tour of Missouri ended almost a week ago but I'm still buzzing from the great race that took place locally. Living so close to the first stage I was able to get up close and personal with many of the riders. We went to the gala and team presentation on the eve of the first stage. It was a little overrated but nonetheless a humbling experience to see some of the world's best cyclists in one setting. They are all semi-dwarfish, I guess logging and insane amount miles does that to a person. Some of my favorite moments were meeting Tim Johnson and Jeremy Powers, being the cross supastars they are. The day went a little like this... hang out around the start, watch the start and then jam it up to the feedzone to just catch the break going by with Tim Johnson leading them. Head back down to Meyer fountain to watch the circuits, again Tim Johnson pulling like mad. Finally down to the finish were TJ gets gobbled up and Ivan Dominguez hammers the sprint for the win, on the hoods no less. What a day!! Check out the pic... chillin' with J-Pow before the start.
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Glad you had a good time at the race. We had a great time in Kansas City, too.
I can't wait for it to come back next year and be even bigger and better. The feedback has been great from riders, spectators, and community in general. From what I heard the other day, the course design for 2008 is already in the works.
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