Finish Line Finish Line

(Photo copyright John Carlson 2009)

This weekend Cambridge was a buzz with activity as thousands of people showed up from across the country, and yes, from around the world, to participate in, and watch, the Tour of the Battenkill-- two days of outstanding bike racing! From the perspectives of my front porch on Main Street, The Rice Mansion Inn and the sky above, I witnessed a lot of people coming together and having an amazing time.

Hugh kudos to the organizers, Dieter Drake, Christine Hoffer, Alan Atwood, Amy Drake and Dawn Case. And here’s to all the volunteers, our Police, Rescue Squad, and everyone else who came out to support the effort. It was a huge undertaking, and a great success!


Winners Podium in front of the Rice Mansion Inn- 1st place (center) Scott Nydam (BMC) 2nd Place (left) Karl Menzies (OUCH) 3rd Place (right). Francois Parisien (Planet Energy) (Photo copyright John Carlson 2009)


I’m already looking forward to next years festivities! Hope to see you all here!


(Photo copyright John Carlson 2009)