It's the evening after stage "2" and I am ready for the mountains to come tomorrow. After a disappointing cancelation of stage one, we had a shortened stage two due to the same weather front. Today we finally got to ride a complete stage, and I had my fill of un-needed excitement for the week. I had a minor crash about half way through the stage, followed by a flat tire as we entered Modesto for the finishing circuits. I came out relatively unscathed, but I am happy to go to bed this evening and put this day of work behind me. I much prefer to get to tomorrow's stage and help Levi officially start his campaign toward his 4th title. The ascent of Mt. Hamilton and finish up Sierra Road are sure to make some fireworks and make the first big gc shake up.
On other notes, I was happy to see my parents and wife at the start today. They are going to be here the rest of the week sharing the race with Team RadioShack and me. It will be nice to have their support in person all week. I should also give a congratulatory shout out to my brother and his new fiancee. I am excited to have a sister! I will report back soon. Thanks for checking in.
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Keep the updates coming. Wish I could be there. I just jumped out of my chair cheering Chris on up Sierra Rd. The stage win--EPIC! I couldn't see you today...hard to find without knowing your number. Why don't you just take the point so I can see you tomorrow?! :)
Chris Horner during his post-race interview on TV...quote: "My man Busche was unbelievable."
--Hip in Tosa
Great ride today, Matthew. Unbelievable is quite right as Horner put it. Nice work. Great to see a fellow Wisconsite kicking some major tail...
Met you last year at USPRO...chatted with your father since we stayed at the same hotel.
Best wishes for a successful AToC,
Jamie Messman
Awesome Ride today! It was great seeing your face in the middle of the camera for so long! Keep up the incredible teamwork!
Phil, I don't know you so perhaps I'm mistaken, but was that sarcasm? Matthew was front and center on versus for almost the whole day! From a native Wisconsinite that was really awesome to watch! Way to go man.
Yes, if you knew me I guess that would have come across better...OF COURSE he was right there and I was just teasing. Awesome face time for "Matty Hollywood"...now lets see more today (Thursday). I'm inspired to go out and ride now, but will be back in front of the TV at 4:00 watching Team RS defend the yellow.
--Hip in Tosa
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