2009 Valley Of The Sun Stage Race

Phoenix Arizona

Before the TT On Friday.

Brandon Howard on the start ramp.

Brandon Trafton on the start ramp.

Brandon Trafton finishing the TT. 33 minutes.

The start of the Road Race on Saturday.

The feed zone near the KOM.

Me trying to hand a neutral feed bottle to an OUCH/Maxxis guy.

Me handing a neutral feed bottle to a GARMIN guy.

Brandon started the day in 16th overall (after the TT) in the cat 3’s
and finished the road race in 3rd place. He got a 5 second bonus for
taking 3rd today and a 15 second KOM bonus for the 4th lap.
Overall results are not posted yet but he should be moved up to
top 10 or better going into the criterium tommorrow.