Trip Report - Tour of Utah

E.J. · 08-09-2011, 06:02 PM

I bike commuted to work today with no intention of leaving early, but I got a wild hair, I told everyone I had a bike race to watch and hopped on mine for a fast ride home, shower & short drive.... Made it JUST IN TIME for the start, which was good, as I needed to leave well before it was over to pick up my littlest from day care.

Take it easy on the photos. I am not a photographer and I know the settings are WAY OFF(think maybe I'd think a little about where they were after coming from a hockey rink) & there is nothing remarkable...but everyone loves photos of people riding bikes....

This first one is a pic of the bobsled run.... The Prologue was held at Utah Olympic Park, which is where they had some events, including the bobsled, at the 2002 Winter Olympic Games....

E.J. · 08-09-2011, 06:03 PM

If you were wondering, nope...I didn't leave a sample at the doping trailer...

Ian Burnett too a fall around turn one, but picked up a new bike and kept riding.

E.J. · 08-09-2011, 06:05 PM

Here comes Big George

E.J. · 08-09-2011, 06:07 PM

....and Christian VandeVelde

E.J. · 08-09-2011, 06:08 PM

Ogre · 08-09-2011, 06:08 PM

Damn, that looks rough!!!

E.J. · 08-09-2011, 06:10 PM

E.J. · 08-09-2011, 06:12 PM

The start for them....but the finish for me....

That's a wrap!

WittyUserName · 08-09-2011, 06:15 PM

Nice photos!! I try and go spring skiing out there every year.

E.J. · 08-09-2011, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by WittyUserName

Nice photos!! I try and go spring skiing out there every year.

....it is beautiful country....I'm not leaving, even with the highest cigar tax in the United States.....

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Originally Posted by Ogre

Damn, that looks rough!!!

It is a 7% average climb, but REALLY short(just over 4"), so for most these guys....a relative walk in the park.

http://www.tourofutah.com/race/resul...sults-prologue

08-10-2011, 06:50 AM

Awesome shots EJ!

Is it wrong that I'm seriously checking out the bikes and drooling over them? LOL

E.J. · 08-10-2011, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Wanger

Awesome shots EJ!

Is it wrong that I'm seriously checking out the bikes and drooling over them? LOL

Thanks, Mike! Yea, I was walking around with drool the whole day.... Kept thinking, you guys could spare a bike or two + some wheels for a nice guy like me...

Remo · 08-10-2011, 08:57 AM

Nice shots E.J, I will be working the race on Sat. when it comes into SLC.

E.J. · 08-10-2011, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Remo_5_0

Nice shots E.J, I will be working the race on Sat. when it comes into SLC.

Saturday's stage is going to be fun and access is going to be SOOOOO easy. I have plans, but may try to sneak down for a few laps before....

Remo · 08-10-2011, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by E.J.

Saturday's stage is going to be fun and access is going to be SOOOOO easy. I have plans, but may try to sneak down for a few laps before....

I will be at Hillside Ave. and State Street, come hang out

E.J. · 08-10-2011, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Remo_5_0

I will be at Hillside Ave. and State Street, come hang out

If I get down there, I'll find you for sure!

08-09-2011, 06:02 PM	#1
E.J. I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,218 Trading: (21)	Trip Report - Tour of Utah I bike commuted to work today with no intention of leaving early, but I got a wild hair, I told everyone I had a bike race to watch and hopped on mine for a fast ride home, shower & short drive.... Made it JUST IN TIME for the start, which was good, as I needed to leave well before it was over to pick up my littlest from day care. Take it easy on the photos. I am not a photographer and I know the settings are WAY OFF(think maybe I'd think a little about where they were after coming from a hockey rink) & there is nothing remarkable...but everyone loves photos of people riding bikes.... This first one is a pic of the bobsled run.... The Prologue was held at Utah Olympic Park, which is where they had some events, including the bobsled, at the 2002 Winter Olympic Games....

08-09-2011, 06:03 PM	#2
E.J. I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,218 Trading: (21)	Re: Trip Report - Tour of Utah If you were wondering, nope...I didn't leave a sample at the doping trailer... Ian Burnett too a fall around turn one, but picked up a new bike and kept riding.

08-09-2011, 06:05 PM	#3
E.J. I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,218 Trading: (21)	Re: Trip Report - Tour of Utah Here comes Big George

08-09-2011, 06:07 PM	#4
E.J. I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,218 Trading: (21)	Re: Trip Report - Tour of Utah ....and Christian VandeVelde

08-09-2011, 06:08 PM	#5
E.J. I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,218 Trading: (21)	Re: Trip Report - Tour of Utah

08-09-2011, 06:08 PM	#6
Ogre **CENSORED** Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Larry Location: Central Florida Posts: 12,068 Trading: (46)	Re: Trip Report - Tour of Utah Damn, that looks rough!!! __________________

08-09-2011, 06:10 PM	#7
E.J. I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,218 Trading: (21)	Re: Trip Report - Tour of Utah

08-09-2011, 06:12 PM	#8
E.J. I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,218 Trading: (21)	Re: Trip Report - Tour of Utah The start for them....but the finish for me.... That's a wrap!

08-09-2011, 06:15 PM	#9
WittyUserName WOOOHOOO Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Adam Location: Virginia Posts: 1,455 Trading: (15)	Re: Trip Report - Tour of Utah Nice photos!! I try and go spring skiing out there every year.

08-10-2011, 06:50 AM	#11
Wanger Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Trip Report - Tour of Utah Awesome shots EJ! Is it wrong that I'm seriously checking out the bikes and drooling over them? LOL

08-10-2011, 08:57 AM	#13
Remo C.I.A Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Palm Harbor, Florida Posts: 12,597 Trading: (122)	Re: Trip Report - Tour of Utah Nice shots E.J, I will be working the race on Sat. when it comes into SLC. __________________