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Welcome to the Velodrone event  gallery! This is a new section of the blog where I’ll be featuring recent cycling events and races. As usual, I’ll be posting pictures and videos of the events with a little story attached to each image.

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Tour of Luzon 2010 PICTURES |  Tour of Luzon 2010 VIDEO | Velodrone Magazine

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TOUR OF LUZON INTERNATIONAL 2010

Motorcycle escorts patrol the race venue early in the day to clear the roads for the people building the railings to close off  the race course. These guys zoomed about with their big bikes and police sirens signaling whenever a rider was nearby.

Sign at the first turn-around area of the ITT race course in Daang-hari road in Cavite. Daang-hari is actually just a couple of kilometers away from Ayala Alabang and the Ayala Town Center Mall.

The very large Logistics Truck that the Tour of Luzon organizers use to ferry event materials from one venue to another. In this picture the truck is delivering parts of the railing used to barricade sections of the race course that are open to vehicular traffic.

Team bus at the starting line of the Stage 2 ITT in Daang-hari, Cavite. One of several buses used to ferry race participants from their hotel to the race venue. It was a very hot day and I would have loved to plop down inside one of these to get a break from the oppressive summer heat.

Medical van at the starting line. If these vans were for anything on this day, it would have been to look out for heatstroke.

Another bus used to ferry the race participants to the race venue.

The finish line banner of the Tour of Luzon 2010 Stage 2 ITT in Daang-hari. The organizers used an electronic timing device for the race and had their race officials poring over the data in one of the tents just off the finish line.

Race participants signing in for the start of the Stage 2 ITT.

Some last minute adjustments for a SMART Communications rider before heading off to the starting ramp.

Team Kelly Benefit Strategies rider enjoying the sun just before storming the 12 kilometer ITT race course.

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Team Kelly Benefit Strategies rider looking back at the wide selection of Orbea TT Bikes at his disposal.

Team Kelly Benefit Strategies members looks on as teammates do their run on the racecourse.

Just another bike at the Tour of Luzon International 2010

Philippine cyclists waiting for their turn at the Time Trial course.

Photo opportunity for a member of the South African squad

One of the Tour of Luzon’s support cars waiting for the race to begin.

Coach Rene Dolosa walking the 1 kilometer lead-up to the finish line.

Team Kelly Benefit Strategies rider coming back from a warm-up lap on the racecourse.

Member of the South African team sizes up the competition just before the start.

Team Kelly Benefit Strategies riders having a bit of fun before the start of the TT.

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Riders lining up for the start of the Individual Time Trial.

Rider from Hong Kong on the starting ramp.

Cyclist from New Zealand checking out the starting line-up.

Last minute instructions from race management before taking off.

Carefully counting down the time gaps before releasing another rider.

Steve of Velonews getting some creative shots.

SMART Communications rider feeling the heat of the competition.

“What’s that you got there eh?”

Kiwi rider chatting at the starting line.

Rider from New Zealand all set to take his turn at the ITT course.

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He obviously likes the weather, the guy in the back obviously does not.

Yet another Orbea TT Bike waiting to ride the racecourse.

Kelly Benefit Strategies rider feeling happy on the starting block.

Eric Buhain discussing some serious stuff.

Steve Thomas still clicking away with his Canon.

Another incredibly happy cyclist about to blast off the starting block.

Orbea about to start the ITT race.

Quick turn-around for this cyclist from Tagaytay, Philippines.

LPGMA rider at the halway point of the race.

Kelly Benefit Strategies rider pushes the pace for the win.

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Believe it or not this guy just rode a gruelling 12-kilometer TT race.

One of those nifty massage devices the Kelly Benefit Strategies riders use.

Taking a break after the race.

Watching from the sidelines.

Tour of Luzon Stage 2 ITT Winners.

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TOUR OF LUZON 2010 VIDEO

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