Check out some of the behind the scenes action at the 2010 Tour De France Prologue. Thanks to all of the fans for coming out today. 

Check out the view looking down the TT course. The route is out and back, kind of a key shape. Definitely feels like rain soon, we'll see if that affects the day - it's almost time to ride!

- Chris...

Check out the photos from before the Tour de France prologue.

Check out the pics from the team introductions along with a mix today's Tour De France Prologue recon.

Prologue Time Trial
Sat, July 3

About Prologue Stage
By Chris Brewer
The race gets going in the industrial port town of Rotterdam.  Starting late afternoon the riders will race solo against the clock, the short flat TT allowing both the strong sprinters and the TT specialists to get a first chance at wearing yellow, possibly for several days ahead.  And for the GC hopefuls, it’s a day to show that you’re ready to go – anything less than a Top 10 finish will set tongues wagging that maybe you’re not ready for what lies ahead…