Here are some photos of the walking around already this morning in Vail. Trudi said that on Independence Pass yesterday, the crowds were like the Tour de France. That was surprising to me. I guess there are going to be a ton of people here if it is already this crowded 5 hours before the race. Trudi called and the BMC guys just pulled into town, so I’m going to get dressed to ride and mosey over that way.

I put this picture on my website a couple months ago. This time someone is breaking the rules.

Working the race is obviously nearly as hard as riding the event.

A big Cadel advertising the rematch of the Tour podium.

The merchandising areas are crazy crowded.