2009 Tour of California: Prologue | Bicycling in California

2009 Tour of California: Prologue

A drag race circuit around Sacramento's Capitol Park will see Lance Armstrong make his return to racing on American soil.

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Author:	RaphaContinental
Date:	20 Jan 2009 4:48:28 PM
Activity:	Bicycling ActivitySearchBicycling
State:	California (CA)
Distance:	2.41 mi (Change units)
Survey Elevation:	Total Gain: 6 ft Total Loss: 5 ft Net Change: 1 ft
Difficulty:	3 / 10
Tags:	Sacramento, California, Rapha Continental, 2009 Tour of California
Rating:	Unrated Rate it

Armstrong, making his first domestic start since the 2005 Tour de Georgia, is the big attraction. But this flat, fast course is ideal for big, powerful riders like Saxo Bank's Fabian Cancellara, who won last year's prologue. The route, which passes the state capitol and Tower Bridge, could be dicey if it's raining. Riders do a 180-degree turn soon after the start, and painted crosswalks could be slick if wet.

Sacramento Time Trial
2.4 miles
Start: 1:30 p.m. (all times Pacific Standard)
Finish ETA: 4 p.m.

HOT TIP: The start area is on Capitol Mall between 8th and 9th, a two-block hop across -Capitol Park from the finish line on L and 11th. The JumboTron adds to the park's vibe.

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Tour of California: Prologue

Distance: 2.41 mi	Points: 28	Calories: none
Total Time: none	Speed: 0.0 mph	Pace: 0:00 / mi
Active Time: none	Speed: 0.0 mph	Pace: 0:00 / mi

#	Distance	Instruction	Distance to next
1	0.38 mi	Turn right at 4th St	Then go 0.02 mi
2	0.40 mi	Turn left at Capitol Mall/Capitol Mall Ln	Then go 0.38 mi
3	0.78 mi	Turn right at 9th St	Then go 0.08 mi
4	0.86 mi	Turn left at N St	Then go 0.78 mi
5	1.63 mi	Turn left at 19th St	Then go 0.16 mi
6	1.80 mi	Turn left at L St