Exciting finish for Stage 2 of the Tour of Romandie - Chris Horner took the win and also the Leader’s Jersey. Paolo Savoldelli must have felt like Lance has felt a few times... Il Falcon was isolated with no Discovery teammates, and two Davitamon Lotto guys in the group: Chris and Cadel Evans. Chris put on the gas and sailed into the lead by something like 4 seconds. Tomorrow is some heavy-duty climbing. In the post-race interview, Chris said he was “weak” on the climbs today, so let’s see if he can hold the lead - Maybe not... Paolo is a climber as well as a no-holds-barred-descender.

I watched the race on Cycling.tv - Love their coverage.... Anthony does a great job of commentating. Tune in to cycling.tv for Stage 3 tomorrow....

Photo is one that I took at the Redlands Bicycle Classic - Oak Glen Finish in 2004, with Chris Horner in the Leader's Jersey.

Update on the dog abuse case: Peter Raap did a sneaky move of dogs to an unlicensed kennel he owns near Redding. The Shasta County Animal Officers received the tip and confiscated nine dogs from him. Where are the rest of the one hundred dogs? Ask Norma....