[editor's note, by chris] This should make for a good feature over the next week: run-ins with Greatness! Feel free to file any stories of rides shared with or intersecting the Pro Tour stars currently let loose on our unsuspecting nation. Also, by run-ins I mean the kind that don't snap collarbones. General details only; nobody needs their hotel room posted online. Thanks!

Ran into Freddie in his new Rock Racing kit last Sunday.  He was aboard a new carbon De Rosa with integrated seatpost, Rock Racing graphics and a funny lime green paint scheme.  As usual, he was as friendly as can be.  He asked where our group was going, and I sensed that he was looking for company.  Unfortunately, he was heading out on a loop that was longer than I had time for.  Well, I probably could have made time, but the idea of riding alone with a Pro Tour level riding was a bit more than I could handle.  I did have the pleasure of riding his wheel for a few minutes as we cruised (at 38mph!) down Redwood Road to the intersection of Pinehust (in Oakland, CA for non Bay Area readers).  
Anyone else have any good pro sightings in their areas lately?  I'm keeping my eyes open for Tommeke and his crew as they preview the ToC route.
Peace.