Professional cycling

I vaguely remember that the original logic behind scheduling the Tour of California at this time of year was that the weather would be better than racing in, say, Belgium this time of year. The grimacing faces of the riders today looked as dismal as at any early-season European race, and remarkably like the faces during a typical ride here in the Northwest.

Here are some pics of Sunday’s Prologue taken by long-time friend, Silicon Valley executive, and Palo Alto resident Frank Slattery:

The Amgen Tour of California began today with a prologue (short) time trial in the poverty-ridden hamlet of Palo Alto.