A gorgeous day in Denver to conclude what has been a terrific week of USPCC action (I've just been saying Tour of Colorado). I feel like cycling fans and the general public really supported the race, particularly for its inaugural run. The finish area around the Colorado State Capitol was packed with people for the last stage. I brought some chalk again. Here is quick collection from yesterday:

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Stage 1 view, we're right under the 120 meter to go at the Crested Butte finish.

In the preview thread of the unfortunately named USPCC I promised to get some PdC shout outs chalked on the road. While I wasn't able to see any of it in the TV footage or press pics I thought I'd share the following. I made the executive decision to include ".com" after Podium Cafe so the unenlightened would get the idea. My apologies if that makes us look too advertisey. This post and pics aren't anywhere near the level that you fine people bring each week but here you go nonetheless:

 PdC chalk:

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Greetings PdC members, distinguished guests, gnome lovers, gnome haters, and most importantly, Ronde fans!

Some of you may remember the Vuelta contest held last season in which we attempted to pick the podium with the ultimate aim of winning a handsome and unique award...Roadside's Garden Gnome, Johan.

In an effort to make this a perennial award and PdC tradition, I bring you (cue trumpets and drum roll):

The Roadside Garden Gnome \o/ Pick the Podium Contest: Tour of Flanders Edition!

Details and pics after the pageberg...

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