The hill wasn't quite this steep, but Troy Watson probabably felt like it was.
Modesta Vzesniauskaite is a tiny thing, but she was strong enough to finish 3rd.
Rook Campbell grinds her way to the top of Fillmore Street.
Modesta V. on the attack again.
Carmen D'Aluisio grits her teeth while practicing a track stand.
The men passed in a much tighter peloton as they went up the hill.
Looking for the top.
Was he smiling or grimacing?
US National Champion Fred Rodriguez leads a wobbly peloton on Fillmore Street.
Livestrong - The motto of the Lance Armstrong Foundation.
Determination gets him to the top
George Hincapie sports his signature sunglasses.
These Posties look like they are having fun.
Michael Lange squints hard to find the summit of Fillmore Street.
Columbine Bikes are renowed for exquisite details
Not all the best bikes were being raced. This Columbine is almost too pretty to ride.
Beautiful bike, with matching pump.
The view from the top of Fillmore Street, after the fog cleared. This road is one of the steepest that the pro racers climb all year.
Former US and World Champion, Mari Holden.
We aren't sure why Kristen Caldwell is smiling, but here it is.
