01-15-2006, 06:12 AM | #1 |
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Tour de California!
I am psyched tonight. I just received notification that I have been assigned to be a Course Marshall for the start of stage two in the Tour De California. The Stage starts near my home and I am very pleased I get to help out. I get trained in February. I'll report if there is anything that comes out of it.
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01-15-2006, 03:58 PM | #2 |
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Very cool! Does this mean that you can score us Californians front row access to the start on that day?
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01-16-2006, 01:41 AM | #3 |
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I'll let you know. If I can, I will gladly do so.
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01-16-2006, 02:39 PM | #4 |
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I was planning on coming to your stage in Martinez. That would be a very cool place to be a volunteer.
I had also considered trying to see the first stage over in Marin County. Any chance you're going to be able to sneak in 2 days? |
01-16-2006, 04:47 PM | #5 |
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Only one day for me. Although the Marin stage should also be good. I will let you know what info I get after the training.
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01-18-2006, 11:30 PM | #6 |
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They just posted the route details on the Amgent website. Its pretty well done, complete with maps, satellite photos, elevation grids and road description.
Creekster, once you have a chance to check it out, any chance that you will be able to identify the best place(s) for us out-of-towners to catch the most action? I am totally unfamiliar with anything down there outside of highways 4 and 680. BTW, any chance that those that go for the tuesday stage get together for dinner with the families? |
01-18-2006, 11:44 PM | #7 |
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I should be able to track that information down. Once I have been 'trained' (feb 7) I iwll post what ever usueful info and insights I have.
Dinner sounds good. When it gets a little closer let's see hwta we can put together. |
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01-19-2006, 12:05 AM | #9 |
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Sorry about that. I really hate to type. I guess I am to typing what Grapevine is to syntax.
Btw, I really have no idea what my duties as a Course Marshal will be. For all I know, Course Marshals are required to clean-up after any spectator's dog that has an accident. If it turns out to be something like that, let me down easily. |
01-19-2006, 12:43 AM | #10 |
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Course Marshall's customarily are responsible for other referees and support locales.
They are there to enforce rules. Congrats, esteemed advocate and head field marshall, in my best Sargeant Schultz accent.
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