Amgen tour of California 2012

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Thousands show for Armstrong’s Tweet ride

  • Lance Armstrong (RadioShack) and Robbie McEwen (Katusha) were the focus of media attention.

    Lance Armstrong (RadioShack) and Robbie McEwen (Katusha) were the focus of media attention.

    Photo credit © Mark Gunter

  • The peloton, estimated to be around 5,000 strong, roll across a bridge near Glenelg in South Australia.

    The peloton, estimated to be around 5,000 strong, roll across a bridge near Glenelg in South Australia.

    Photo credit © Mark Gunter

  • The media was cleared out of the way so those that turned out could get the 30 kilometre ride underway.

    The media was cleared out of the way so those that turned out could get the 30 kilometre ride underway.

    Photo credit © Mark Gunter

  • Robbie McEwen (Katusha) helped Lance Armstrong gather support for the ride via his Twitter.

    Robbie McEwen (Katusha) helped Lance Armstrong gather support for the ride via his Twitter.

    Photo credit © Mark Gunter

  • Mike Rann chats with Robbie McEwen (Katusha) before the riders roll out.

    Mike Rann chats with Robbie McEwen (Katusha) before the riders roll out.

    Photo credit © Mark Gunter

  • South Australia's Mike Rann speaks to the media with Lance Armstrong (RadioShack) and Robbie McEwen (Katusha) before the riders roll out.

    South Australia's Mike Rann speaks to the media with Lance Armstrong (RadioShack) and Robbie McEwen (Katusha) before the riders roll out.

    Photo credit © Mark Gunter

  • Some of the massive group rolls out behind Lance Armstrong behind the Police escort.

    Some of the massive group rolls out behind Lance Armstrong behind the Police escort.

    Photo credit © Mark Gunter

  • Lance Armstrong (RadioShack) rides behind a Police escort during the mass bunch ride.

    Lance Armstrong (RadioShack) rides behind a Police escort during the mass bunch ride.

    Photo credit © Mark Gunter

  • Lance Armstrong (RadioShack) enjoys riding with some 5,000 people that were estimated to have taken part in the ride.

    Lance Armstrong (RadioShack) enjoys riding with some 5,000 people that were estimated to have taken part in the ride.

    Photo credit © Mark Gunter