On the way into the office this morning, I stopped in Palo Alto to attend the city's press conference to announce the route for the prologue as well as the events and festivities surrounding the start of the tour. Here's the route, and some shots from the press conference.


The Mayor of Palo Alto Yoriko Kishimoto kicks off the press conference
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A couple of TT bikes on display
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Definitely has me excited and looking forward to February! Who's coming to the prologue?

I've taken my son to the first two ToC prologues in SF. We had a great time and the climb to Coit Tower was great to watch. I'm not sure about this year. A short, flat course may be good for reducing time gaps, but it won't be nearly as interesting to watch.

That climb to Coit tower must have been a hard one. I remember walking it....ugh.