Not exactly big breaking news, but a few ProTour teams are officially commited to race the Tour of California. Naturally, Discovery is sending a squad – not a big surprise. CSC is also bringing a squad which is only natural since CSC the sponsoring company is in California. But my new favorite team of the year, Predictor-Lotto, with their pink accented kits will be lining up as well. I know unofficaially that Saunier Duval will be racing and bringing a few of their English speaking members as well. The other boys in pink, T-Mobile, will also be in attendence with their English speakers.

Stage 6’s course literally passes about 200 yards from the front door of H3 Publications/ROAD Magazine. I know the organizers did that on purpose…