chapeaux!

Some amazing performances already in the rain drenched Tour of California, most notably from Mancebo and Levi, whose monumental efforts in the harshest of conditions made for some inspired viewing. 

Fortunately the online coverage of the tour has so far matched the quality of the racing. The big guns are naturally providing extensive coverage, but I've been enjoying the alternative takes on the race from the smaller operators, most notably BKW, Embrocation and Velodramatic, all who have posted great photos and videos.