Tour de California!
 

I am psyched tonight. I just received notification that I have been assigned to be a Course Marshall for the start of stage two in the Tour De California. The Stage starts near my home and I am very pleased I get to help out. I get trained in February. I'll report if there is anything that comes out of it.

Very cool! Does this mean that you can score us Californians front row access to the start on that day? :D

I'll let you know. If I can, I will gladly do so.

I was planning on coming to your stage in Martinez. That would be a very cool place to be a volunteer.

I had also considered trying to see the first stage over in Marin County. Any chance you're going to be able to sneak in 2 days?

Only one day for me. Although the Marin stage should also be good. I will let you know what info I get after the training.

They just posted the route details on the Amgent website. Its pretty well done, complete with maps, satellite photos, elevation grids and road description.

Creekster, once you have a chance to check it out, any chance that you will be able to identify the best place(s) for us out-of-towners to catch the most action? I am totally unfamiliar with anything down there outside of highways 4 and 680.

BTW, any chance that those that go for the tuesday stage get together for dinner with the families?

I should be able to track that information down. Once I have been 'trained' (feb 7) I iwll post what ever usueful info and insights I have.

Dinner sounds good. When it gets a little closer let's see hwta we can put together.

Creekster, you've taken typos to a whole new level. You're a maverick, a pioneer, a god!!!

Sorry about that. I really hate to type. I guess I am to typing what Grapevine is to syntax.

Btw, I really have no idea what my duties as a Course Marshal will be. For all I know, Course Marshals are required to clean-up after any spectator's dog that has an accident. If it turns out to be something like that, let me down easily.

Course Marshall's customarily are responsible for other referees and support locales.

They are there to enforce rules.

Congrats, esteemed advocate and head field marshall, in my best Sargeant Schultz accent.