In this race, in which participated riders form 28 different countries, Ice conquered great 10th place.
While riders form the core of a team, a top team also has personnel who support the racing and training.
Ordinary riders form the "field," organized according to experience and status (peons like me at the back).
More than fifty riders formed the morning's escape.
Seven riders formed a breakaway group shortly after the true beginning of the stage.
The crisp fall air is full of anticipation as riders form into teams of two or three or four.
As the riders formed the lines, Steve and Hunter moved across from each other.
Gradually some riders fall off the back of the peloton and form a large group at the end of the race.
The riders formed a line on the straight-aways, spinning fast while sitting down, then coming together in a crush at each corner.
More than 50 riders formed the day's escape group, and they quickly took 20 minutes advantage.