Catching the Action While Headed to Dawson Saddle

The drive from Morro Bay to Dawson Saddle was long... It was made even longer when we found out the Angeles Crest Highway was closed between Glendale and Wrightwood. We had to drive all the way around to the eastern side of the mountains to go in the back way.

This is a photo of us driving through Solvang. I had Stage 5 of the Tour of California live on the iPad Slingbox app. That is my iPad in the upper right. I was using the iPad to access Kevin's Slingbox that is hooked up to his DirectTV DVR. Live TV in a Westy driving through California's Central Coast... I love technology!

Lance and Josh in EDH

The rider in the center with the number 2 is Lance Armstrong. Josh is sitting on the median. This is stage 1 as it went through El Dorado Hills. Even though they weren't chasing the group ahead of them very hard, the peleton (main group of riders) flew by us. Josh was taking video here. His video turned out great. I can't post it until I get home though.

We are headed up the mountain to Dawson Saddle right now to camp out and wait for Stage 6 to go through tomorrow. It is going to be an epic stage. Three riders, all favorites, are within 10 seconds of each other. Lance crashed out today. That shouldn't effect Levi. Levi is the leader for Radio Shack in this race. Lance was riding as Levi's support. Levi is trying to win his 4th tour of California in a row. Dave Zibriskie is beating him by 10 seconds through 5 stages.

If there isn't any separation between the race leaders after tomorrow. The time trial in LA Saturday will be huge!

Elephant Seal Party!

The elephant seals at Point Piedras Blancas were crazy. We didn't know we were going to see this. We were driving down 101 and saw these things sunning themselves on the beach. The "Elephant Seal Docent" told me the seals are molting their skin. They will lay around for 4-6 weeks as they molt. After that, they will swim north to find food. This is only one of a few beaches covered with them.

I Won Stage 3!

OK... I didn't. It was pretty cool to hold the surf board that the winner held a few hours later. I was at the finish before he was, but he had to work a "little" harder to get there.

Stage 3 Finish in Santa Cruz

A beautiful day and place for the finish of Stage 3 in Santa Cruz.

Nice Start

It was cool to experience the start of the Tour of California today. It was really cool to experience it with Josh. Little Nevada City was rockin' with the tour this morning.

Josh Getting a Feel For Cal

Josh has an interesting way to try to get a sense for what it would be like to attend Cal. His mom is trying to figure out what he is doing... This is the Lacrosse practice field. For some reason, Josh decided to lay on the Cal logo at mid-field.

Great Start

The only way to start the ATOC is with Huevos Rancheros and French champagne. Num!

Josh with Rodin @Stanford

Virgin Rocks!!!

I am finally getting to fly Virgin America. Love the seats, entertainment, but most of all the WiFi. All airlines should have WiFi.

We are starting the adventure by visiting colleges for Josh today. We are going to Cal, Stanford and University of Pacific.

Say What?

"Hey, let's follow the Amgen Tour of California in the Leonardo (the Westy)" sounds like a great idea. We can take pictures along the coast, take pictures of the cycling race, fly fish, go wine tasting, eat great food... All sounds great. Let the fun begin...