Tour of California Day 1(Tyler Hamilton)

Tyler Hamilton of the USA and riding for Rock Racing speaks to the media during a press conference held by race presenter AEG to kick off the 2009 Amgen Tour of California professional road cycling race at the Sheraton Grand Hotel on February 12, 2009 in Sacramento, California. The Tour of California will cover 750 miles from February 14-22. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Tyler Hamilton

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