Wednesday, July 8, 2009

Moon over Barcelona

Ah, Espana!

After a long drive, a petrol pitstop, and some erratic city driving, we arrived in the city that hosted the 1992 Olympic Games. I spent 2 months in Valencia 2 years ago when i covered the America's Cup- at that time, the only side-venture i could make was to tomorrow's 'start' town- Girona- and much like most of the American Pro peloton, i fell in love with that city immediately.

As a first-time Barcelona visitor, i won't be able to take in the sights, like Gaudi's famous Sagrada Familia, but i do admit, it is surprisingly easy to adapt to the laid-back attitude here in Spain. I can see why so many cyclists gravitate to the 'tranquilo' side of the border.

BTW- how about Thomas Voeckler today. I think the pack did a collective double-take when they realized they would not reel him in...OOPS! Well, i for one think the other teams need to step up a bit more. Cavendish has shown he's the best, but only Tyler Farrar and the Garmin-Slipstream crew seem to be willing to charge him head on, and give it a go. A shame.

It seems the one constant for most of the Tour is "tomorrow is another day', which means the sprinter teams may have another chance to right the ship, or at least fire a salvo or two over the bow of the S.S. Columbia.

Buenas Noches.

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