The TOC has been getting a lot of coverage on the web. Here are some of the features that I’ve come across:

Stage Pre-Rides:

• A pre-competition ride starting from Specialized Bike’s HQ 
• Category 2 Trinity Grade from Stage 2
• A ride up the Category 1 Sierra Road from Stage 3
• The HC Mt. Hamilton Climb from Stage 3

2008 Bikes and Tech:

• Time trial bikes at the prologue
• Electronic Dura-Ace and other goodies at Stage 1
• Mark Cavendish’s Team High Road Giant TCR Advanced
• Mario Cipollini’s mystery bike
• Astana’s Trek Madone 6.9s