And they are off….the TdM is now underway. The guys (Dave, Paul, and Mark) had a rolling start in Oakville at 6:30am on the one day/two stage, 2009 Tour de Muskoka. They should cover approximately 260km by the time they reach the finish.
Some highlights that they can expect (and some rules to follow):
- weather: high of 27degC, SW winds, possible afternoon rain and/or thunderstorms.
-No mountain pass finish
-No category 1 or 2 climbs, but elevation gain will be noticeable in the final kilometers of this afternoon’s stage.
-Since this is a one-day only event, there are no rest days scheduled until Sunday.
- TdM cycling etiquette will be followed - nature stops and re-fueling at convenience stores/gas stations allowed with ‘no one left behind’ mentality
- No public nudity and no littering
- There will be one main feed station where riders will be allowed to stop for their musette. This will be located in/near Mt. Albert. Wonder if there will be any Campbells ‘Soup to Go’ in those musettes?
-Team TT – since I noticed one Euskatel jersey, one Discovery jersey, and one Volvo jersey at the start line, there will be no team TT scheduled. Individual TT to be determined en route.
-Finally, if they finish in Paris, they went the wrong way!
Check back here for post TdM highlights . Go get ‘em guys!!
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