The Tour of California starts on Feb 14 and runs until Feb 22. Lance, Levi, Carlos, Thor, Mark, George, Christian, Dave, Floyd, Tom, Fabian and Jens will all be there. It is the premiere stage in the U.S. now that the Tour de Georgia is without a title sponsor (if my memory serves me correctly.
The irony of the TofC is its title sponsor: Amgen, a drug company that makes EPO. EPO has legitimate uses including the treatment of anemia, but as anyone who follows cycling knows, it is one of the most widely used doping products. I would not be surprised if there at least 2 positive tests at the race.
The top guys are not in peak form yet so expect some unknown riders to try for some stage wins. Having said that, these guys are all competitors and once they get going they may begin to duel on the climbs and during the TTs.
About Me
- AAR
- Calgary, Canada
- I work in the energy industry doing quanty-type stuff. I think about economics, smoke cigars, read about finance and science, ride bikes and follow Formula 1.
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