The route for the 2015 Tour Of California has been announced.
The tenth Amgem Tour will start in Sacramento on May 10th and finish at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on May 17th in a race that will run north to south through California.
The following cities and towns will also host the race - Nevada City, Lodi, San Jose, Pismo Beach, Avila Beach, Santa Barbara, Santa Clarita, Big Bear Lake, Ontario, Mt. Baldy, L.A. LIVE (Downtown Los Angeles) before the finish in Pasadena on May 17th.
Kristin Bachochin, executive director of the Amgen Tour of California and senior vice president of AEG Sports.said in a press statement: "Since we launched the Amgen Tour of California nine years ago, we have strived to host the world's top cyclists in a race that will not only challenge them as professionals, but will also provide a stunning backdrop.
"As we look ahead to our 10th edition of the race, we're certain the worldwide audience will be on the edge of their seats watching as the sport's best men and women cyclists compete against each other in what is likely to be our most challenging and picturesque course ever."
Stage 1: Sunday, May 10 – Sacramento
Stage 2: Monday, May 11 – Nevada City to Lodi
Stage 3: Tuesday, May 12 – San Jose
Stage 4: Wednesday, May 13 – Pismo Beach to Avila Beach
Stage 5: Thursday, May 14 – Santa Barbara to Santa Clarita
Stage 6: Friday, May 15 – Big Bear Lake (Individual Time Trial)
Stage 7: Saturday, May 16 – Ontario to Mt. Baldy
Stage 8: Sunday, May 17 – L.A. LIVE (downtown Los Angeles) to Pasadena
There is also a three stage women's race and the women will compete before the time trial on May 15th.
Women's Race
Stage 1: Friday, May 8 – South Lake Tahoe
Stage 2: Saturday, May 9 – South Lake Tahoe
Stage 3: Sunday, May 10 – Sacramento
Invitational Time Trial: Friday, May 15 – Big Bear Lake
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