We're Off!!!!

The San Diego morning was clear and blue skied, the temp perfect for riding, most of wearing only our spanking new WomanTour jerseys and a jacket.  After breakfast at the van ( more on the incredible food as more data is gathered....) we left the hotel en masse for the 3 mile ride to Dog Beach which yes, to our delight, did include real live canines, romping in the sand.  The sign there boasts that it is the 'original' dog beach, established in 1972.  There was a corgi spotting but he was unfortunately pretty far away.  (Tom, please tell Speedy.)    After meeting up with various well wishers, we all abandoned our shoes and sox and carried our bikes through the sand for the traditional tire dipping into the Pacific and picture taking.  Here we are!