2. Other
  3. Race Updates 2011

Tour of California Stage 7: Claremont > Mt Baldy, 121.9kms (Photos by Will Swetnam)

< Previous Tour of California Stage 7: Claremont > Mt Baldy, 121.9kms Next >
Read More
  • Ben King and Levi Leipheimer are all smiles; what does RadioShack have up its sleeve for today?

    Ben King and Levi Leipheimer are all smiles; what does RadioShack have up its sleeve for today?

    AToCKingLEIPHEIMERRadioShackstage 7

  • Anders Lund of team Leopard TREK discusses their plans for the day with Horner as McCartney listens in.

    Anders Lund of team Leopard TREK discusses their plans for the day with Horner as McCartney listens in.

    AToCHORNERLundMcCartneyRadioShackleopardstage 7

  • Horner then lets the team know the plan as McCartmey listens attentively. This is old school, pre-radio racing at its best.

    Horner then lets the team know the plan as McCartmey listens attentively. This is old school, pre-radio racing at its best.

    AToCstage 7

  • There is a break up the road, extending their lead towards two minutes quickly...

    There is a break up the road, extending their lead towards two minutes quickly...

    AToCBMCGARMINHESJEDALHINCAPIEstage 7

  • The plan is that Leopard will share the load with RadioShack...

    The plan is that Leopard will share the load with RadioShack...

    AToCRadioShackleopardstage 7

  • RadioShack leads the peloton across the bridge in chase of the break...

    RadioShack leads the peloton across the bridge in chase of the break...

    AToCPELOTONRadioShackSCENERYstage 7

  • As in previous days, RadioShack is controlling the race, and again, King is on the point of the spear...

    As in previous days, RadioShack is controlling the race, and again, King is on the point of the spear...

    AToCKingPELOTONRadioShackstage 7

  • No wonder Shack is limiting the break to no more than two minutes, there are danger men in the escape like Hesjedal...

    No wonder Shack is limiting the break to no more than two minutes, there are danger men in the escape like Hesjedal...

    AToCESCAPEGARMINHESJEDALstage 7

  • ...Talansky and Hincapie too. Potent motivation for the chase!

    ...Talansky and Hincapie too. Potent motivation for the chase!

    AToCGARMINTALANSKYstage 7

  • All eight members of RadioShack are on the front heading to the top of the first climb of the day. The peloton is dwindling under their ferocious pace...

    All eight members of RadioShack are on the front heading to the top of the first climb of the day. The peloton is dwindling under their ferocious pace...

    AToCCHASERadioShackstage 7

  • Numbering about 65 now, the peloton nears the top of the first major climb...

    Numbering about 65 now, the peloton nears the top of the first major climb...

    AToCPELOTONRadioShackSCENERYstage 7

  • Ahead, Hincapie puts in a hard turn at the front of the escape.

    Ahead, Hincapie puts in a hard turn at the front of the escape.

    AToCBMCHINCAPIEstage 7

  • The high pace is taking its toll on the peloton, Pedersen and Denifl are now just looking to survive the stage.

    The high pace is taking its toll on the peloton, Pedersen and Denifl are now just looking to survive the stage.

    AToCDeniflleopardstage 7

  • The peloton is now down to about 30 riders as RadioShack continues to drive the pace on the way up Glendora Mountain, the second big climb of the day.

    The peloton is now down to about 30 riders as RadioShack continues to drive the pace on the way up Glendora Mountain, the second big climb of the day.

    AToCPELOTONSCENERYstage 7

  • Gerdemann is also feeling the heat, of the day and the pace.

    Gerdemann is also feeling the heat, of the day and the pace.

    AToCgerdemannleopardstage 7

  • Busche is Horner and Leipheimer's only escort left as they begin the Mount Baldy climb; he lifts the pace yet again!

    Busche is Horner and Leipheimer's only escort left as they begin the Mount Baldy climb; he lifts the pace yet again!

    AToCBuscheHORNERLEIPHEIMERRadioShackstage 7

  • As others fall off the pace among the crowds, the selection has been made - only Schleck and Ten Dam have been able to match the pace of RadioShack this far. The count is down to five...

    As others fall off the pace among the crowds, the selection has been made - only Schleck and Ten Dam have been able to match the pace of RadioShack this far. The count is down to five...

    AToCstage 7

  • Then there were just two... and a chicken.

    Then there were just two... and a chicken.

    AToCHORNERLEIPHEIMERRadioShackstage 7

  • Leipheimer has won the stage, and Horner has secured the overall victory barring any unforseen issues during stage 8.

    Leipheimer has won the stage, and Horner has secured the overall victory barring any unforseen issues during stage 8.

    AToCHORNERLEIPHEIMERRadioShackStage Winnerstage 7

  • The heat and pace have taken their toll on Ten Dam who left Schleck to solo to third place on the day; he's having soigneurs pour cold water over his head...

    The heat and pace have taken their toll on Ten Dam who left Schleck to solo to third place on the day; he's having soigneurs pour cold water over his head...

    AToCRABOBANKTen Damexhaustionstage 7

  • Levi celebrates his stage win...

    Levi celebrates his stage win...

    AToCLEIPHEIMERPODIUMRadioShackStage Winnerstage 7

  • RadioShack has dominated this race all week, it is fitting they have two on the podium.

    RadioShack has dominated this race all week, it is fitting they have two on the podium.

    AToCHORNERLEIPHEIMERPODIUMRABOBANKRadioShackTen Damstage 7

  • Photo Sharing
  • About SmugMug
  • Browse Photos
  • Prints & Gifts
  • Terms
  • Privacy
  • Contact
  • Owner Log In
© 2021 SmugMug, Inc.