Amgen Tour of CA "Breakaway Mile" Honors Paso Robles Cancer Survivors

150 Community Members March Across the Finish Line. Breakaway Mile led by Deleena Rankin, local Breakaway from Cancer Champion

The Breakaway Mile is a special walk of 150 community members including cancer survivors, patients, caregivers, and advocates. Prior to the professional finish of Stage 5 of the Amgen Tour of California, the Breakaway Mile crosses the finish line to honor the millions of cancer survivors worldwide and celebrates scientific innovations.

Stage 2 Start of the Amgen Tour of California Moved to Nevada City

Uncertain Weather Conditions Necessitate New Start Location and Time

Stage 2 Start Now Scheduled for 12:15 p.m. PT in Nevada City, California

Nevada City, Calif. (May 16, 2011) – Due to uncertain weather and road conditions, race organizers have determined that the best way to ensure a complete course for Stage 2 of the 2011 Amgen Tour of California is to move the official start to 12:15 p.m. PT today to a location on Broad Street in Nevada City, California. Today’s start was originally scheduled to take place in Squaw Valley, California.

Cyclists on Local Roads

PASO ROBLES, CA - The Paso Robles Local Organizing Committee for the Stage 5 Finish of the Amgen Tour of California is hosting the Wine Country Ride on Saturday, April 16, 2011.

VERSUS Extends Partnership with Amgen Tour of California

NEW YORK, N.Y. (January 19, 2011) — VERSUS and AEG today announced a multi-year agreement to continue televising AEG's Amgen Tour of California road race, the premier U.S.-based cycling event that features the world's top professional cyclists. VERSUS will provide live HD coverage of the 2011 Amgen Tour of California, which takes place from May 15-22, including all the exciting finish-line sprints and the first-ever mountain top stage finish with the ascent up Mt. Baldy. Additionally, the network will air highlights of the stages each night during the eight-day competition at 11 p.m. ET.

ATOC Host Cities Announced

HOST CITIES ANNOUNCED FOR 2011 AMGEN TOUR OF CALIFORNIA
New Rider Challenges and Route Changes Highlight Historic and Scenic Areas of the State

LOS ANGELES (October 7, 2010) – Following weeks of speculation and anticipation, the Host Cities for the record-setting Amgen Tour of California professional cycling road race were announced this morning by race presenter AEG. Consistently considered cycling’s most important and successful road race held in the United States, the sixth annual event will cover more than 800 miles over the epic eight days.