“The first cyclists in the Amgen Tour of California have headed down Capitol Mall as large crowds cheer and more than a few clang cowbells, happy to have the Tour of California underway without rainfall.
The first rider of the first day of the nine-day race headed down the start ramp at 1:30 p.m. The weather was iffy all morning, some blue skies, then plenty of clouds.
But right at the start of the race the skies were as blue as they were all day, which means safe cycling, the riders not having to deal with wet pavement at the corners.”
— Tour competition begins as riders hit the course - sacbee.com
