Action at the track continues this week as Rookie week concludes and veterans begin their first on-track practice Thursday.
When the vets take to the track, there will be one notable rider missing. Ali Camara, a 2008 all-star rider and member of second-place finisher Team Major Taylor, will not be participating in the race this season. According to one of his teammates, Camara moved to California somewhat unexpectedly.
Camara put in a Dave Stoller-like opening to the race in 2007 and '08. He rode 65 laps to start the race in '07 and put in a similar performance last year. He also was the team's primary sprinter.
TMT returns Alfons Eggink and Kenny Parks from last year's second-place finish.
Continue to check this blog for updates from the track, and make sure to check out the IDS this week as Sean and myself start featuring teams and riders with (hopefully) some cool stories.
