The race is finally over. We did a criterium today in the center of Taipei. There were actually a few spectators out. There haven't been many of those at this race. We rode hard on the front from start to finish. Kirk just missed out on the stage win but officially won the individual GC. We also won the team classfication. It was a good week, but I'm glad it's over. I'm tired.

After the race we went over to the Taipei bike show to sign autographs at the Maxxis booth. There was actually quite a lineup and we all ran out of postcards to sign. Weird. Another unusual occurance was seeing an 8ft tall photo of myself on the wall. I'm making a goofy face. I always make goofy faces.

I'm now in a back alley tea shop writing this report. We're going out to dinner in a bit and hitting some local bars after that. We also have all day tomorrow to check out the city. There's a lot to see. I need to get some souvenir shopping done. Pictures below.