If the atmosphere for the Women’s Elite Road Race was electric, it was even more charged for the men’s version. I’d figured that everyone in town for the racing would show up both weekend days, as would local residents, but the crowds seemed much larger everywhere I went Sunday: our official post-event media guide stated that over 1 million people lined the course.

Adding to those massive crowds: While not many elite men likely came out for the women’s race, on their recovery day, the femmes showed up — including the winner.