TOC Trinity

The second year the Tour of California has traveled over Trinity Road leaving Sonoma County. This year the weather was wet and dreary, perfect for a bike race! The leaders in the main peleton climbed Trinity Rd at a moderate pace due to the weather conditions. The top of the climb at Cavedale Rd was packed with spectators on both sides of the road. I had to constantly duck in and out of the crowd to get any kind of decent shot. My adrenaline was pumping as the stage leaders passed just ahead of the big names in the race. Just before the final bend at the top of the climb I was able to get on my knees and lean WAY out into the roadway to capture Levi Leipheimer, Mario Cipollini, Jens Voight and Robert Gesink cruising to the top.

Photo Info: Canon 1D Mark II, 1/1250sec, ISO 800, 300mm lens @ f/2.8