Almost a decade into our new millennium and what a great start it has been. Its lead up began with myself spending Christmas and New years in Germany, my first holiday in a long time, but some would argue that my job is a holiday.
Then I came back to the long days and warm sunshine of the Australian summer, which was a nice way to begin any year and I'm sure the riders of the Tour Down Under felt the same.
The Tour Down Under was in its 11 year, 2nd year with Pro Tour status attracting all the big name riders and was to become the début of Lance Armstrong’s comeback.
The busy weeks only got busier as the Tour began. The one week long event attracted hundreds of thousands of spectators and although we only looked after a few hundred people we were kept very busy.
A day in the life of the tour began with an early breakfast in the Adelaide parklands. Then a ride along the official race route to catch the start of the race. Then in the bus to chace the riders to one of the Sprints and a King of the Mountain, before getting to the finish line to watch them battle it out.
After the presentations we would head back into Adelaide were the warm weather and the race buzz brought the people out into the cafes and restaurants. Then it all finished on the Sunday with a spectacular city loop race, with Armstrong a major feature. The buzz has died down again in the city, but continues in the office as we prepare ourselves for all our 2009 rides. Hope to see some of you again and look forward to seeing many new faces.
Then I came back to the long days and warm sunshine of the Australian summer, which was a nice way to begin any year and I'm sure the riders of the Tour Down Under felt the same.
The Tour Down Under was in its 11 year, 2nd year with Pro Tour status attracting all the big name riders and was to become the début of Lance Armstrong’s comeback.
The busy weeks only got busier as the Tour began. The one week long event attracted hundreds of thousands of spectators and although we only looked after a few hundred people we were kept very busy.
A day in the life of the tour began with an early breakfast in the Adelaide parklands. Then a ride along the official race route to catch the start of the race. Then in the bus to chace the riders to one of the Sprints and a King of the Mountain, before getting to the finish line to watch them battle it out.
After the presentations we would head back into Adelaide were the warm weather and the race buzz brought the people out into the cafes and restaurants. Then it all finished on the Sunday with a spectacular city loop race, with Armstrong a major feature. The buzz has died down again in the city, but continues in the office as we prepare ourselves for all our 2009 rides. Hope to see some of you again and look forward to seeing many new faces.
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