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       Finally all of the pre-race hoopla was done and the riders went to the line.  There was lots of handshaking and smiling going around the peloton.  Like the last day at the office before the Christmas holiday.  The riders are really a big happy family and enjoy their work.  Many of them won't see each other until the next major race.  Remember that if you get any real cool shots of this stage or have a comment to pass on to the peanut gallery please send it to bicycling@coolbicyling.com. 

THE STAFF AND THE FANS ARE READY

THE RIDERS ARE LINED UP FOR THE START

THE NATIONAL ANTHEM IS SUNG

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