Arizona Training Camp: On the Open Roads
Following a fast and furious day at the Nissan Arizona Test Center, the Scottsdale crew enjoyed the luxuries of sleeping in (if you consider a 10:00am ride “sleeping in”). By mid-morning, temperatures had already reached a pleasant 70 degrees F (21 degrees Celcius). Riders and sponsors were very cheery as we set out on an "easy" three-hour cruise across Arizona back roads.
However, the relaxed pace for a professional cyclist proved a little more aggressive for even our most fit sponsors. Let’s just say some of our sponsors and staff very much appreciated a Team RadioShack hand on the back of their bike up the tougher climbs. It was amazing how Chris Horner made pushing a person uphill, while carrying on a conversation, seem like a walk in the park. No sweat!
Perhaps Ben King’s favorite part of the day came next – an In N’ Out burger feast. The West Coast “delicacy” can luckily be found in Arizona to the delight of many of the riders and sponsors.
Enjoy these pictures of the Team RadioShack Americans out on the road with our supportive sponsors. You’ll see these days we have a lot to smile about! Stay tuned for more updates from Sunny Scottsdale, Arizona.
Photo credit: Glenn Kasin
Trek-LIVESTRONG director Axel Merckx getting some extra fuel before the ride.
Lance is all smiles after his big win at the Nissan Arizona Test Center.
False flat characterized the majority of the day's ride.
Bjorn Selander had two jobs for the day - professional cyclist and cameraman.
Lights, camera, action, ride.
Chris Horner and new comer Ben King (Trek-LIVESTRONG)
Great roads throughout Arizona. Special thanks to Ironman triathlete Jimmy Riccitello (left) for showing us around.
Jimmy Riccitello (left) and Lance Armstrong
Jason McCartney talking shop.
Chris Horner practicing his game face for the 2011 season.
The Boss with his black on black Trek Madone 6.9.
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