KÖNIG PASSED RIVALS ON ONE OF THE GREATEST CLIMBS ON AMERICAN SOIL TO CLAIM VICTORY ON THE SUMMIT OF MT. DIABLO IN QUEEN STAGE OF THE 2013 AMGEN TOUR OF CALIFORNIA van Garderen Looking to Seal Overall Victory in BMC Racing Team’s Hometown Cyclists Face Off for Overall Honors Sunday, Racing from San Francisco to Santa Rosa Via Golden Gate Bridge MT. DIABLO, Calif. (May 18, … [Read more...]
Leopold Koenig Wins Stage, Tejay van Garderen Leads Tour of California
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Leader Tejay Van Garderen Wins Tour of California Time Trial
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SAN JOSE, California, May 17, 2013 (AFP) - American BMC rider Tejay van Garderen strengthened his grip on the overall lead in the Tour of California on Friday with a victory in the individual time trial sixth stage. The 24-year-old was the only rider to break 49 minutes on the 31.6-kilometer (19.6-mile) course, winning in 48:52 to extend his lead in the overall standings over Australian … [Read more...]
Janier Acevedo Wins Stage 2 of Tour of California
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Palm springs, California, May 13, 2013 (AFP) - Colombian cyclist Janier Acevedo battled dehydration, steep climbs and oppressive heat to win stage two of the Tour of California, finishing 12 seconds ahead of America's Tejay van Garderen Monday. In temperatures that climbed to 46 Celsius (115 Fahrenheit), Acevedo made his move on the Tramway Road climb finishing the 200-kilometer … [Read more...]
Lieuwe Westra Wins First Stage of Tour of California
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ESCONDIDO, California, May 12, 2013 (AFP) - Dutchman Lieuwe Westra seized the yellow jersey at the Tour of California after winning the 165 kilometer (130 mile) opening stage on the outskirts of San Diego on Sunday. Westra (Vacansoleil-DCM) out duelled Spaniard Francisco Mancebo in a sprint over the final kilometers while Slovak Peter Sagan led the chase bunch, finishing six seconds … [Read more...]
2013 Amgen Tour of California Route and Rider Preview
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LOS ANGELES, May 10, 2013 - Stages for the 2013 Tour of California that starts on Sunday in Escondido, California, and ends on Sunday, May 19 in Santa Rosa: Sunday, Stage 1: 102.6 miles (165.2km) Starting and finishing in Escondido Monday, Stage 2: 124.3 miles (199.7km) from Murietta to Palm Springs Tuesday, Stage 3: 110.4 miles (177.5km) from Palmdale to Santa Clarita … [Read more...]
Peter Sagan Returns To The Tour of California Scene
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Looking at the numbers, you immediately understand how important the Tour of California is for Peter Sagan. Two wins at the debut in 2010, one in 2011 and five (of eight stages) in 2012. This incredible tally makes an easy choice for Sagan as leader of Cannondale Pro Cycling presented by Sho-Air for the 2013 edition of Tour of California. To support Sagan and the team's ambitions, Directeur … [Read more...]
Tour of California Selects Top Women Cyclists For Time Trial
March 19, 2013 By Leave a Comment
LOS ANGELES (March 18, 2013) – Race organizer AEG has confirmed participants for the third annual Amgen Tour of California Women’s Time Trial Race, presented by SRAM, which will begin in San Jose at 12:45 p.m. Friday, May 17. This year’s invitation-only event will showcase 15 riders, including several event veterans, from the ranks of Olympians, world champions, national champions, and … [Read more...]
Tour of California Recruiting 5,000 Volunteers
February 21, 2013 By Leave a Comment
BE PART OF AMERICA’S LARGEST CYCLING EVENT LOS ANGELES (February 21, 2013) – The highlight of the U.S. cycling calendar is nearly here, and fans have the unique opportunity to experience America’s most prestigious professional cycling stage race, the 2013 Amgen Tour of California, from the inside. Race organizers are recruiting nearly 5,000 volunteers to assist with the race along the … [Read more...]
2013 Amgen Tour of California Route Announced
February 12, 2013 By Leave a Comment
For the First Time, America’s Greatest Cycling Race Will Travel South to North, Beginning in Escondido and Crossing Beaches, Deserts, Mountains, Golden Gate Bridge LOS ANGELES (February 12, 2013) – Changing direction for the first time in its eight-year history from south to north, America’s largest and most prestigious professional cycling stage race, the 2013 Amgen Tour of California, … [Read more...]
Tour of California Presents Official Jersey Sponsor For 2013
December 20, 2012 By Leave a Comment
LOS ANGELES (December 20, 2012) – AEG, presenter of the Amgen Tour of California professional road cycling race, has unveiled the official race jersey and uniform partner for 2013, Champion System. Champion System is a worldwide leader in custom technical apparel, with distinctive and stylish garments worn by Olympians, National and World Champions, and recreational athletes of all levels. The … [Read more...]