Having arrived early in the morning, there was
yet any security barring you from the starting ramp,
and the preperations for the days Prologue ride were
being coordinated and setup.

Some final
preperations
being made...
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This is the
starting line
of the Tour de
France!


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One of 100's
of official looking
Tour trucks.
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The starting ramp
is ready to go!
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Some riders take
practice on the ramp,
as well as photo
opportunities.


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Another few riders are
getting warmed up.
I have a suspicion that
not everyone on a bike
this day was an actual
Tour rider, but more like
the wannabees...
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The bikes are worked
on by important
members of the team.
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The United States
Postal Team truck. We
never say Lance
Amstrong. ;(
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A woman looks on towards
riders actually
participating in the
Tour de France.
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Her hubby, seen to her right,
may be a real racer but she
just likes to dress up in tight
spandex and ride around with
the team. Additionally, I like her
dressing up in tight spandex,
let it be known.
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Another bike gets worked on
behind the team trailer.
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A mobile concession stand
sits unmanned before a
long day ahead ...
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