What would a cycling race be without its fans? Every year, thousands of people come by to line the streets to watch their favorite stars, even if it’s only for a few seconds.

When the Tour of California comes by, the fans come prepared ready to grab the pros attention. This was another grueling week of cycling, but everyone always chips in to have fun:
 

Adam Blythe popping a wheelie on 18% grade coming up Laurel St on Stage 1 of the Amgen TOC. For those Top Gun fans Laurel St is the location of the chase up the hill #biking #cycling #bikes #race #racing #sport #sports #proathlete #athlete #cyclist #getfit #fitness #fitfam #getoutside #health #healthy #outdoors #active #explore #sandiego #California #justgoshoot #shoot2kill #nikon #nikonnofilter #mysdphoto #igerssandiego

A photo posted by Julie C (@firedragon888) on May 15, 2016 at 1:32pm PDT

 
Even on Stage 1, Adam Blythe was up to some antics.
 

Scott Mitchell doing his thing | #amgentoc #wonderwoman #rightthere

A photo posted by Veit Hammer (@veithammer) on May 21, 2016 at 10:22pm PDT

 
Superhero costume sales so up this time of year.
 

A good luck kiss for @petosagan from Pirate Steve before stage 4 of the @amgentoc must have been a lucky one! #amgentoc #procycling #petersagan #visitcalifornia #lexuscycling #champsys A photo posted by @veloimages on May 18, 2016 at 4:56pm PDT

 
Probably not Captain Jack Sparrow, but this guy still gets a pass.
 

great job to all the pros @amgentoc thanks for riding through #california #cycling #strongfangame #amgentoc #atoc #lexuscycling #boomtime

A photo posted by Catherine Schimenti (@catschimenti) on May 22, 2016 at 8:39pm PDT

 
Remember, getting all these people in those bear costumes takes planning!
 

@alafpolak working hard up #gibraltar on his way to #victory in stage 3 of #amgen #tour @amgentoc #congratulations #cookiecorner also in full effect here @philsfondo #cyling #amgentoc #amgentourofcalifornia #climb #bike

A photo posted by Patrick W Price (@patrickpricephotog) on May 17, 2016 at 9:23pm PDT

 
Should I be ashamed to say I know this guy?
 

Sometimes you just really need a cookie as Adam Blythe demonstrates @adamblythe89 @philsfondo @philgaimon @ornotbike #atoc, #amgentoc, #tourofcalifornia, #rideyourbike, #bikelife, #velo, #havefun, #cookiecorner, #dormanstudios, #tocORNOT, #ridetodayORNOT A photo posted by @dormanstudios on May 18, 2016 at 10:37am PDT

 
Even though Adam Blythe stole one of these cookies, I imagine Phil’s Fondo will still go on.
 

 

You’d think @alafpolak would be tired after a stage like this right?! #not #tricks #WayToRide #amgentoc #california

A video posted by Etixx – Quick-Step (@etixx_quick_step) on May 19, 2016 at 6:18pm PDT

 
Yellow Jersey winner Julian Alaphilippe still has energy to horse around after the climb up Gibraltar Road.
 

Ventura welcomed AMGEN Tour of California with over 1,700 community cheerleaders!! Thank you for the making our logo large enough to fit 800+ kids @urielleon !! A video posted by Visit Ventura (@visitventura) on May 17, 2016 at 3:56pm PDT

Hats off to Ventura for putting this together. Hopefully, this trend of mugging for the helicopter camera keeps up.

Amgen Tour of California #amgentoc Sonoma Coastline, Coleman Valley Rd.

A photo posted by Jim Rael Photography (@jim_rael_photography) on May 22, 2016 at 1:52pm PDT

 
What would the Tour of California be without Dore Holte and his Antlers?
 

A #true #champion @petosagan.. never to proud to wave at his #fans.. #big #props to you bro!! #amgentoc #greenjersey #gilbratarroad #lovecycling #cyclingshots #igcyclists A photo posted by Joe De Lira (@riding4mandy) on May 17, 2016 at 11:21pm PDT

 
World Champion and Sprint Jersey winner Peter Sagan taking the time midride to say hi.
 

When you run along side a world class peloton and @taylorphinney recognizes you. Selfie time forsure! good luck dudeeee! @taylorphinney @amgentoc

A photo posted by Adam K Masters (@adamkmasters) on May 16, 2016 at 5:45pm PDT

 
Taylor Phinney may eat you!
 

A lot going on here. Yellow jersey is thinking about it.#amgentoc #plinytheelder #KOM #ocean @bikemonkey

A photo posted by Clintonsparks80 (@clintsparkss) on May 22, 2016 at 5:46am PDT

 
Pliny the Elder should be enough to get an autograph.
 

Julian Alaphilippe is the 2016 General Classification Champion!

A photo posted by Amgen Tour of California (@amgentoc) on May 22, 2016 at 2:55pm PDT

 
Of course, what’s a Tour of California without a little Champagne celebration.

Thanks to all the fans and pros that turned out to make the 11th ATOC another special week in cycling.