Day 7
Technically, this is Clovis, but it’s so close to Fresno that it might as well be Fresno.
Back in February, a Tour of California happened and Clovis was chosen as a mid-leg finish line. This was to see some of the best in cycling, including some guy named Lance Armstrong. I didn’t expect, however, that many people to show up. There were almost enough people to fill up Bulldog Stadium (which is approximately 43,000) lining up along Pollasky Avenue just to get a peek of the racers. I was left reeling in disbelief.
Promoters handed out LIVESTRONG chalk for people to write on the street: words of encouragement, their names, or even doodling right on the road. The atmosphere of the entire street was electric. I’ve never seen so many people enthusiastic to watch cyclists zooming in at 30 miles an hour-plus to reach the finish line.
I was very proud of this community for showing support and zeal to the event. I’d love to see another one, I’m sure we would get even more people to line the street.
This is why I love Fresno.
=ryne=
