Here is the start list for the Tour of California, which begins Sunday. Note that Italian Ivan Basso is now racing for The Discovery Channel. I predict that his teammate, Tom Danielson, will win the race. My second choice is Chris Horner, who races for the Belgian Lotto team. Feel free to make a prediction.

Addendum: Here is a map of the state, showing the stages.

Addendum 2: Here is a New York Times story about the race.