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Amgen Tour of California 2011

Date range:: May 15-22 2011

Amgen Tour of California, California, United States, 2.HC
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- Stage 1
  
  Distance:
  191km
  Start location:
  South Lake Tahoe
  End location:
  North Lake Tahoe
- Stage 2
  
  Distance:
  122.8km
  Start location:
  Nevada City
  End location:
  Sacramento
- Stage 3
  
  Distance:
  196.2km
  Start location:
  Auburn
  End location:
  Modesto
- Stage 4
  
  Distance:
  131.6km
  Start location:
  Livermore
  End location:
  San Jose
- Stage 5
  
  Distance:
  217.4km
  Start location:
  Seaside
  End location:
  Paso Robles
- Stage 6
  
  Distance:
  24km
  Start location:
  Solvang (ITT)
  End location:
  Solvang
- Stage 7
  
  Distance:
  121.9km
  Start location:
  Claremont
  End location:
  Mt. Baldy
- Stage 8
  
  Distance:
  132.4km
  Start location:
  Santa Clarita
  End location:
  Thousand Oaks
Race history

Tour of California

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The sixth edition of America's biggest race, the Amgen Tour of California, will display the event's constant evolution with testing route developments and a high-calibre field of riders aiming to perform at what has become one of the highlights of the international calendar.

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Amgen Tour of California Stages

Stage 1Sunday, May 15 2011
Location:
South Lake Tahoe - North Lake Tahoe
Distance:
191 km
- Report: Stage 1 cancelled due to snow and cold conditions,
- As it happened
Stage 2Monday, May 16 2011
Location:
Nevada City - Sacramento
Distance:
122.8 km
Stage 3Tuesday, May 17 2011
Location:
Auburn - Modesto
Distance:
196.2 km
Stage 4Wednesday, May 18 2011
Location:
Livermore - San Jose
Distance:
131.6 km
Stage 5Thursday, May 19 2011
Location:
Seaside - Paso Robles
Distance:
217.4 km
Stage 6Friday, May 20 2011
Location:
Solvang (ITT) - Solvang
Distance:
24 km
Stage 7Saturday, May 21 2011
Location:
Claremont - Mt. Baldy
Distance:
121.9 km
Stage 8Sunday, May 22 2011
Location:
Santa Clarita - Thousand Oaks
Distance:
132.4 km

Amgen Tour of California Race photos

HTC-Highroad's Matthew Goss wins the final stage of the 2011 Amgen Tour of California
Chris Horner (RadioShack) races to the finish in Solvang.
Horner and Leipheimer ride together on Mt Baldy.
It was a long stage, but race leader Chris Horner was working on conserving energy ahead of tomorrow's time trial
Thor Hushovd (Garmin-Cervelo) didn't seem to mind the chilly start
Greg Henderson raises his arm in victory in Modesto
Christian Vande Velde (Garmin - Transitions) climbs the Côte de la Redoute.
The Bissell squad pushing the pace on the front.
Ted King (Liquigas) all bundled up for a quick interview before the race
RadioShack riders ride through the snowy mountain scenery.
US time trial champion Taylor Phinney (BMC) fell just short of the prologue win, finishing second.
Riders do one and a half laps around Lake Tahoe

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Amgen Tour of California News

Messick steps down as president of AEG
Date:
May 31, 19:59
Tour of California chief to become CEO of World Triathlon Corporation
Howard recounts a frustrating Californian experience
Date:
May 26, 04:49
Australian happy with final day win with Goss
2012 Amgen Tour of California to start in Santa Rosa
Date:
May 24, 00:34
Leipheimer's home town to host opening stage
Video: Tour of California stage 5, 6, 7 and 8 highlights
Date:
May 23, 14:26
Horner takes overall win
Bookwalter refocused on US Champs and Tour after California
Date:
May 22, 17:22
American wants stars and stripes jersey
Candelario, Pipp aiming to close out California with success in stage eight
Last chance for sprinters at Amgen Tour of California
Ten Dam satisfied with California performace after Baldy
Efimkin almost rewarded for risk on Mt Baldy
Mountains jersey or time cut? Mt. Baldy could take a toll
Talansky: white jersey a bonus, not a priority at Amgen Tour of California

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Amgen Tour of California Features

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Pro bike: Jeremy Powers' Jelly Belly p/b Kenda Focus Izalco Pro
Date:
May 25, 23:11
Colorful German carbon road racer isn't all sugar and spice
Photo gallery: Highlights from the 2011 Amgen Tour of California
Date:
May 24, 17:39
The sixth edition from behind the lens
Pro bike: Tom Zirbel's Jamis Xenith SL
Date:
May 24, 17:20
American TT specialist makes his return with Jamis-Sutter Home
Horner 100 per cent focused on Tour de France after California victory
Date:
May 23, 04:08
American skips US Championships next weekend
Pro bike: Rory Sutherland's Team Boardman Bikes AiR 9.8
Date:
May 21, 14:28
UnitedHealthcare makes the jump to aero road

Amgen Tour of California Blogs

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Tom Zirbel: That’s Bike Racing
Date:
May 22, 20:31
Tour of California time trial
Tom Zirbel: The Games We Play
Date:
May 20, 18:23
Mind games in the Tour of California
Tom Zirbel: ‘Game On’ Today
Date:
May 19, 12:36
First major mountain test completed
Tom Zirbel: May is the new February
Date:
May 18, 11:58
Poor Amgen Tour of California
Tom Zirbel: Estoy Listo!
Date:
May 17, 14:52
I’m excited to feel the thrill of competition once again
Tom Zirbel: getting ready for the big show
Date:
May 17, 14:51
Stage one cancelled at Tour of California
Tom Zirbel: A big day at the office
Date:
May 17, 14:49
My first road stage back