Challenging Route to Take Cyclists Over More Than 750 Miles of Striking California Terrain During America’s Premier Cycling Race from May 13 – 20, 2012

LOS ANGELES (November 3, 2011) – After reviewing more than 100 submissions from cities throughout California hoping to be named official start or finish locations, AEG, presenter of the Amgen Tour of California, has announced the 13 official Host Cities for the 2012 race. Considered America’s largest and most prestigious professional road cycling stage race, the seventh consecutive edition of the 2012 Amgen Tour of California will travel more than 750 miles from May 13 – 20, 2012.

“Our goal for the Amgen Tour of California has always been to create a route that not only provides a challenging race for the world’s top cyclists, but one that highlights the beauty and diverse terrain that make up the great state of California as well,” said Kristin Bachochin, executive director of the Amgen Tour of California. “Every year we challenge ourselves to raise the bar once again and create a route more challenging than the last, but that’s the great thing about planning a race in California, there is so much from which we can choose. From epic climbs to fast and flat stages to rolling hills and thrilling finishes by the sea, California has it all.”

As announced earlier this year, Stage 1 of the race will start in Santa Rosa, hometown of three-time Amgen Tour of California Champion Levi Leipheimer. The race will then take the riders from San Francisco to Santa Cruz for Stage 2, starting with the Golden Gate Bridge as a backdrop and once again bringing the route back along the picturesque coast of the Pacific Ocean. Heading inland, Stage 3 of the race will begin in San Jose (the only city to be a Host City each of the previous six years of the event) and end in Livermore, traversing an entirely new part of the State not showcased in previous editions of the race. A new city for 2012, Stage 4 will start in Sonora and wind its way south, featuring several new climbs, before what’s sure to be a dramatic sprint finish in Clovis.

“I’m so proud to have the Amgen Tour of California coming back to Santa Rosa and Sonoma County in 2012,” said Levi Leipheimer, three-time race winner (2007, 2008, 2009) and Santa Rosa resident. “As host of the overall start on May 13, we’ll have a chance to show off our home town to the world, both on race day and in the days leading up to it as the teams and media gather here before the start. I’m looking forward to introducing some of the best cyclists in the world to some of the best cycling in the world – right here in my back yard. The 2012 Amgen Tour of California will be a hard fought battle as we march away from Santa Rosa towards the mighty Mt Baldy.”

The much-anticipated Individual Time Trial, Stage 5, will be held in Bakersfield, a city that has hosted the Amgen Tour of California before (although not the Time Trial specifically), likely proving to favor those who have more than just speed as part of their repertoire.

Stage 6 will start in Palmdale and head to Big Bear Lake, which was the site of a thrilling stage finish in 2010 when Michael Rogers (AUS) of HTC-Columbia secured his place as the race leader. For 2012, new challenges arise as a new climb is thrown into the mix.

Stage 7 of the race will start in Ontario, another new city for 2012, and once again include a grueling route to the top of Mt. Baldy. During the 2011 race, Mt. Baldy was the scene of an electric stage finish when American cyclists and RadioShack teammates Chris Horner and Levi Leipheimer crossed the finish line first and second respectively. Tacking on an additional 10 miles to the route with the start in Ontario, Stage 7 will likely prove to be the penultimate stage once again.

The final stage of the 2012 Amgen Tour of California, Stage 8 will take place in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles, sending riders in and around L.A. LIVE, the sports and entertainment district which includes STAPLES Center and Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE within its footprint, for an epic overall finish to a thrilling race.

“This race is special because it takes place in one of the most beautiful places in the world – California,” said Chris Horner, 2011 Amgen Tour of California champion. “The Host Cities are always so welcoming and the crowds are always great, not to mention, they provide some of the toughest racing terrain around! I’m looking forward to racing in California again and defending my title in 2012.”

In celebration of today’s announcement, each Host City created a short video introducing their town and the Stage they will be hosting. The videos feature iconic images from each city, and have been combined to create one exciting overview of the Host Cities for the 2012 Amgen Tour of California.

“It goes without saying that our Host Cities play one of the most crucial roles in this race, so we are thrilled to have a group of extremely supportive cities as our partners,” continued Bachochin. “Each one of these cities is committed to not only promoting this race, but the sport of cycling overall.”

For 2012, Amgen will return as the title sponsor for the seventh consecutive year, continuing to leverage the race to raise awareness of the important resources available to people affected by cancer through its Breakaway from Cancer^® initiative. A leading global biotechnology company with headquarters in California, Amgen’s invaluable support has helped to ensure the continued success of the race and impact beyond the sporting arena.

“Amgen stands ready to collaborate with this year’s Host City communities to spread awareness about our company, our mission to serve patients, and the incredible support services that are available at no cost to people affected by cancer through Amgen’s nonprofit Breakaway from Cancer partner organizations,” said Stuart Arbuckle, vice president and general manager, Amgen Oncology.

Carrying an elite distinction, the Amgen Tour of California is listed on the international professional cycling calendar (2. HC, meaning “beyond category”), awarding important, world-ranking points to the top finishers.

The Amgen Tour of California continues to draw global attention as one of the most anticipated cycling events of the year – one that attracts Olympic medalists, World Champions and the top Tour de France competitors.

“Everyone always looks forward to the Amgen Tour of California because it has it all – a challenging route, fierce competition, incredible fans and a beautiful setting,” said Christian Vande Velde, who placed fourth overall in the 2011 Amgen Tour of California. “I feel proud to be an American cyclist right now, when events like this race not only showcase the great racing that takes place here, but the amazing talent as well.”

The 13 Host Cities for the 2012 Amgen Tour of California include:

• Stage 1: Sunday, May 13 – Santa Rosa
• Stage 2: Monday, May 14 – San Francisco to Santa Cruz
• Stage 3: Tuesday, May 15 – San Jose to Livermore
• Stage 4: Wednesday, May 16 – Sonora (new for 2012) to Clovis
• Stage 5: Thursday, May 17 – Bakersfield (Individual Time Trial)
• Stage 6: Friday, May 18 – Palmdale to Big Bear Lake
• Stage 7: Saturday, May 19 – Ontario (new for 2012) to Mt. Baldy
• Stage 8: Sunday, May 20 – Los Angeles/L.A. LIVE

Assuming her new position as executive director of the Amgen Tour of California, 2012 will mark the first full year that Bachochin will take complete leadership of the overall production and management of the event. Bachochin, who has been involved with the Amgen Tour of California since its inception, will have the responsibility of overseeing everything from operations to marketing.

For further information on the 2012 Amgen Tour of California, and to view the 2012 Amgen Tour of California Host Cities video, visit www.amgentourofcalifornia.com.

About the Amgen Tour of California

The largest cycling event in America, the 2012 Amgen Tour of California is a Tour de France-style cycling road race, created and presented by AEG, that challenges the world’s top professional cycling teams to compete along a demanding course from May 13-20, 2012.

About Amgen

Amgen discovers, develops, manufactures, and delivers innovative human therapeutics. A biotechnology pioneer since 1980, Amgen was one of the first companies to realize the new science’s promise by bringing safe, effective medicines from lab to manufacturing plant to patient. Amgen therapeutics have changed the practice of medicine, helping millions of people around the world in the fight against cancer, kidney disease, rheumatoid arthritis, bone disease and other serious illnesses.

With a deep and broad pipeline of potential new medicines, Amgen remains committed to advancing science to dramatically improve people’s lives. To learn more about our pioneering science and vital medicines, visit http://www.amgen.com.  Follow us on www.twitter.com/amgen.

About Breakaway from Cancer®

Founded in 2005 by Amgen, Breakaway from Cancer^® is a national initiative to increase awareness of important resources available to people affected by cancer – from prevention through survivorship.  Breakaway from Cancer is a collaboration between Amgen and four nonprofit partner organizations: Prevent Cancer Foundation, Cancer Support Community (formerly known as The Wellness Community), Patient Advocate Foundation, and National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship. These organizations offer a broad range of support services complementing those provided by a patient’s team of healthcare professionals. For more information, please visit www.breakawayfromcancer.com or follow us @BreakawayCancer on Twitter.

About AEG

AEG is one of the leading sports and entertainment presenters in the world. AEG, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Anschutz Company, owns or controls a collection of companies including facilities such as STAPLES Center, The Home Depot Center, Sprint Center, The O2, Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE and Times Square’s Best Buy Theater; sports franchises including the Los Angeles Kings (NHL), two Major League Soccer franchises, two hockey franchises operated in Europe, management of privately held shares of the Los Angeles Lakers, the Bay to Breakers foot race and the Amgen Tour of California cycling road race; AEG Live, the organization’s live-entertainment division, is a collection of companies dedicated to all aspects of live contemporary music performance, touring and a variety of programming and multi-media production. For more information, visit AEG today at www.aegworldwide.com.

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Grand Prize Winner: Sora C, 9th grade, Big Bear High School

As part of its efforts to welcome Amgen Tour of California cyclists and race fans, the Local Big Bear Organizing Committee held a Student Cycling Art Contest for local K-12 students. Close to 300 students in the Big Bear Valley submitted artwork showing local cycling scenes to celebrate Big Bear’s upcoming Stage 6 race finish.

For their artistic efforts, the Grand Prize winner received a Specialized mountain bike from Bear Valley Bikes. Twelve total winning entries among  each grade group (K-2, 3-6, 7-8, 9-12) received a custom calendar showcasing their art. Approximately 65 top Finalists are displayed in businesses and organizations around the Valley. Each of the 300 submitted entries also receives a limited edition silicon wristband.

To preview or order the the Contest Calendar, visit:
http://www.lulu.com/product/calendar/big-bear-student-cycling-art-contest-2010-11-calendar/10985314?showPreview

Grand Prize Winner:
Sora C., 9th grade, Big Bear High School
Winners:
Lathan E., 4th grade, Baldwin Lane Elementary School
Ashley W., 5th grade, Baldwin Lane Elementary School
Sara S., 9th grade, Big Bear High School
Daron W., Kindergarten, Baldwin Lane Elementary School
Kenli S., 4th grade, Baldwin Lane Elementary School
Fatima M., 1st grade, North Shore Elementary School
Brandon M., 7th grade, Big Bear Middle School
Lindsay H., 10th grade, Big Bear High School
Marc R., 5th grade, Baldwin Lane Elementary School
Kiersten N., 7th grade, Big Bear Middle School
Taylor W., 7th grade, Big Bear Middle School
Emma C.,  5th grade, Baldwin Lane Elementary School

(The 13 top winning artists above are displayed at the Big Bear Chamber of Commerce in the Village at 630 Bartlett Road.)

Lathan E., 4th grade, Baldwin Lane Elementary School

Ashley W., 5th grade, Baldwin Lane Elementary School

Sara S., 9th grade, Big Bear High School

Daron W., Kindergarten, Baldwin Lane Elementary School

Kenli S., 4th grade, Baldwin Lane Elementary School

Fatima M., 1st grade, North Shore Elementary School

Brandon M., 7th grade, Big Bear Middle School

Lindsay H., 10th grade, Big Bear High School

Marc R., 5th grade, Baldwin Lane Elementary School

Kiersten N., 7th grade, Big Bear Middle School

Taylor W., 7th grade, Big Bear Middle School

Emma C., 5th grade, Baldwin Lane Elementary School

Boaters on the Lake this Weekend

We asked a few people what they thought about Big Bear Lake hosting the sixth stage of the Amgen Tour of California. Everyone is so positive and there are a large number of volunteers from this small community.

Here are a some of the response we received:

“The thrill of world class cycling has returned to the San Bernardino mountains. It has always been a lot of fun over the year seeing the Best in the world from Ned Overend, Tinker Juarez, and Brian Lopes among many other cyclist in the Big Bear mtb Nationals. Now the best of road racing will take over our area to compete in front of the world spotlighting our area once again. The last couple of years I can remember catching a couple of stages of the Amgen Tour on tv, and am now thrilled to be able to mark my calendar to go out my front door and see the action live. The only problems is deciding which climb to pick as my viewing area.”

Brian Menge

“Being new residents of this truely beautiful city, and now be part of the largest event ever in Big Bear is truely a honor for both of us and we hope the entire City comes out to support this historic event and makes it for many more years to come. Now when our friends watch this event on TV, they will also see how Beautiful a area we live in and enjoy every Day.“

George Costa

“no one can believe that the world’s greatest cyclists will be here in the greatest mountain town around.. Big Bear Lake! we can’t wait to be in awe, to be amazed, to be inspired to get out and ride! thanks for bringing it all here”

Lynn Zander

“Chance to see the worlds best cyclists ,in one of the most beauitful places in Souther California.”

“I am very excited about the Amgen climb to Big Bear! I live in Moonridge and ride just about every day, 150-200 miles per week, including a ride down to and around Lake Arrowhead and back, usually on Wednedays. I would love to mingle and talk with some of the riders and see how they feel about the climb, and to meet Lance Armstrong and Levi Leipheimer in person would be quite a thrill! I plan to volunteer for the race and then to find a place close to the front in the local race, the next day. I was fourth in Ride the Bear last fall and hope to improve on that. Not bad for over 50!”

Christian A. Mortensen

“As a Big Bear local I am excited about the Amgen Stage 6 tour to Big Bear as this International race will put Big Bear on the map  for the world to see .  I love living here in Big Bear and the Amgen tour will bring world class athletes and their families and friends as well as the media and visitors to our beautiful little neck of the woods.  The Amgen stage 6 tour will help to stimulate our local economy immediately as well as leaving behind long term potential for increased tourism.”

Wendy Diemert

Sky Chair Big Bear Lake- Panoramic Views of the Valley

Big Bear Vacations in conjunction with Amgen Tour of California and United Stated Adaptive Recreation Center (USARC) will auction off an extraordinary VIP experience for The Amgen Tour of California Stage 6 finish in Big Bea Lake. All proceeds from the auction will go toward helping people with physical disabilities at the USARC.

The Amgen Tour of California Stage 6 finish in Big Bea Lake is Friday, May 21. The Ultimate Big Bear Climb VIP package includes two VIP rides in an official sweep car from Palmdale to Big Bear Lake, two dinner passes to dine with the pros, finish line lodging in a luxurious private vacation rental, two passes for the Big Bear Hospitality Tent, official Amgen Tour of California gear and registration for two for the Tour de Big Bear the following day. The value of the auction item for bid is $8,500 with all proceeds going toward USARC in Big Bear Lake!

“This VIP packages is going to be an absolute thrill of a lifetime, and best of all it’s going to a great cause to help fund The U.S. Adaptive Recreation Center,” said Big Bear Vacations Owner Nick Lanza. “Hopefully the auction will generate enough money to buy new equipment for disabled persons in need.”

For more information about the Ultimate Big Bear Climb VIP package for Amgen Tour of California Stage 6 finish in Big Bear Lake, or to place a bid visit www.bigbearvacations.com. The online auction ends May 16 at 6:30 p.m.

Lance Armstrong & Levi Leipheimer Compete in Amgen Tour of California

BIG BEAR LAKE, Calif. May 7, 2010 –The world-class roster of teams and cyclists* scheduled to participate in the 2010 Amgen Tour of California has been announced by race presenter AEG.  An internationally sanctioned, professional cycling road race, the 2010 Amgen Tour of California will host 16 teams, comprised of 127 riders, from 23 countries for the fifth-annual race taking place May 16-23.

The 2010 Amgen Tour of California will bring an exceptional concentration of cycling talent to compete across more than 800 miles of the state of California from Nevada City to Thousand Oaks, home of race sponsor Amgen.  Attracting an unprecedented field of riders from around the world, cyclists hail from countries as far away as Belgium, Finland, Spain, France, Germany, New Zealand and Sweden.

“We are proud of the powerful and talented group of international and domestic cyclists set to participate in the 2010 Amgen Tour of California,” said Andrew Messick, president of AEG Sports.  “From Tour de France champions to Olympic medalists and world champions, this field is one of the best that has ever competed on American soil.  The growing reputation of the Amgen Tour of California has resulted in a very accomplished field of cyclists, which should make for a great race.”

The field will include riders from well-known teams such as Team RadioShack, Team HTC-Columbia, Quick Step, Team Saxo Bank and Garmin-Transitions, who will all be competing to take the title in the overall team competition.  Some of the notable riders planned to begin the race in Nevada City, Calif. on May 16 include:

*Team rosters are subject to change

Tour de France Overall Podium Finishers

• Lance Armstrong (USA), Team RadioShack; first 1999-2005, third 2009
• Andy Schleck (LUX), Team Saxo Bank; second 2009
• Levi Leipheimer (USA) Team RadioShack; third 2007

Tour de France Stage Winners

• Lance Armstrong (USA), Team RadioShack (22)
• Mark Cavendish (GBR), Team HTC-Columbia (10)
• Tom Boonen (BEL), Quick Step (6)
• Fabian Cancellara (SUI), Team Saxo Bank (5)
• Stuart O’Grady (AUS), Team Saxo Bank (3)
• Yaroslav Popovych (UKR), Team RadioShack (3)
• Jens Voigt (GER), Team Saxo Bank (3)
• Heinrich Haussler (GER), Cervélo TestTeam (1)
• David Zabriskie (USA), Garmin-Transitions (1)

World Champions

• Lance Armstrong (USA), Team RadioShack
• Lars Boom (NED), Rabobank
• Tom Boonen (BEL), Quick Step
• Janez Brajkovic (SLO), Team RadioShack
• Fabian Cancellara (SUI), Team Saxo Bank
• Mark Cavendish (GBR), Team HTC-Columbia
• Tom Leezer (NED), Rabobank
• Yaroslav Popovych (UKR), Team RadioShack
• Michael Rogers (AUS), Team Columbia-Highroad

Olympic Medalists

• Lance Armstrong (USA), Team RadioShack
• Theo Bos (NED), Cervélo TestTeam
• Fabian Cancellara (SUI), Team Saxo Bank
• Levi Leipheimer (USA), Team RadioShack
• Bret Lancaster (AUS), Cervélo TestTeam
• Stuart O’Grady (AUS), Team Saxo Bank
• Hayden Roulston (NZL), Team HTC Columbia

Current National Champions (by country)

• Michael Rogers (AUS), Team Columbia-Highroad, Time Trial
• Tom Boonen (BEL), Quick Step, Road Race
• Matti Breschel (DEN), Team Saxo Bank, Road Race
• Lars Ytting Bak (DEN), Team HTC-Columbia, Time Trial
• Andy Schleck (LUX), Team Saxo Bank, Road Race
• Stef Clement (NED), Rabobank, Time Trial
• Jeremy Vennell (NZL), Bissell, Time Trial
• Janez Brajkovic (SLO), Team RadioShack, Time Trial
• Fabian Cancellara (SUI), Team Saxo Bank, Road Race
• George Hincapie (USA), BMC Racing Team, Road Race
• David Zabriskie (USA), Garmin-Transitions, Time Trial

American Stage Race Champions

• Levi Leipheimer (Team RadioShack), 2007-2009 Amgen Tour of California
• David Zabriskie (Garmin-Transitions), 2009 Tour of Missouri
• George Hincapie (BMC Racing Team), 2007 Tour of Missouri
• Janez Brajkovic (Team RadioShack), 2007 Tour de Georgia
• Tom Danielson (Garmin-Transitions), 2005 Tour de Georgia
• Lance Armstrong (Team RadioShack), 2004 Tour de Georgia
• Chris Horner (Team RadioShack), 2003 Tour de Georgia

The 2010 Amgen Tour of California roster includes the following 16 professional cycling teams.  The seven ProTour teams compete regularly on the UCI’s ProTour race calendar, including the Grand Tours of Europe – Tour de France, Giro d’Italia and Vuelta a España.

Pro Tour Teams

1.) Garmin-Transitions (USA)

Steven Cozza (USA)

Thomas Danielson (USA)

Ryder Hesjedal (CAN)

Robbie Hunter (RSA)

Thomas Peterson (USA)

Peter Stetina (USA)

Matthew Wilson (AUS)

David Zabriskie (USA)

2.) Liquigas-Doimo (ITA)

Francesco Bellotti (ITA)

Francesco Chicchi (ITA)

Davide Cimolai (ITA)

Manuel Quinziato (ITA)

Peter Sagan (SVK)

Ivan Santaromita (ITA)

Brian Vandborg (DEN)

Elia Viviani (ITA)

3.) Quick Step (BEL)

Carlos Barredo Llamazales (ESP)

Tom Boonen (BEL)

Kurt Hovelynck (BEL)

Kevin Hulsmans (BEL)

Nikolas Maes (BEL)

Andreas Stauff (GER)

Jurgen Van De Walle (BEL)

Maarten Wynants (BEL)

4.) Rabobank (NED)

Lars Boom (NED)

Stef Clement (NED)

Steven Kruijswijk (NED)

Sebastian Langeveld (NED)

Thomas Leezer (NED)

Paul Martens (GER)

Grischa Niermann (GER)

Maarten Tjallingii (NED)

5.) Team HTC-Columbia (USA)

Lars Ytting Bak (DEN)

Mark Cavendish (GBR)

Bernhard Eisel (AUT)

Tony Martin (GER)

Mark Renshaw (AUS)

Michael Rogers (AUS)

Hayden Roulston (NZL)

Tejay Van Garderen (USA)

6.) Team RadioShack (USA)

Lance Armstrong (USA)

Janez Brajkovic (SLO)

Christopher Horner (USA)

Levi Leipheimer (USA)

Jason McCartney (USA)

Dmitriy Muravyev (KAZ)

Yaroslav Popovych (UKR)

José Luis Rubiera Vigil (ESP)

7.) Team Saxo Bank (DEN)

Matti Breschel (DEN)

Fabian Cancellara (SUI)

Jakob Fuglsang (DEN)

Juan José Haedo (ARG)

Stuart O’Grady (AUS)

Andy Schleck (LUX)

Andre Steensen (DEN)

Jens Voigt (GER)

Pro Continental Teams

8.) BMC Racing Team (USA)

Chad Beyer (USA)

Marcus Burghart (GER)

Chris Butler (USA)

Mathias Frank (SUI)

George Hincapie (USA)

Alexander Kristoff (NOR)

Jackson Stewart (USA)

Simon Zahner (SUI)

9.) Cervélo TestTeam (SUI)

Theo Bos (NED)

Joao Correia (POR)

Philip Deignan (IRL)

Heinrich Haussler (GER)

Jeremy Hunt (GBR)

Brett Lancaster (AUS)

Oscar Pujol Munoz (ESP)

Dominique Rollin (CAN)

Continental Teams

10.) Bissell (USA)

Rob Britton (CAN)

Daniel Holloway (USA)

Andy Jacques-Maynes (USA)

Ben Jacques-Maynes (USA)

Peer Latham (NZL)

Paul Mach (USA)

Jeremy Vennell (NZL)

Kyle Wamsley (USA)

11.) Fly V Australia (AUS)

Jonathan Cantwell (AUS)

Jai Crawford (AUS)

Benjamin Day (AUS)

Charles Dionne (CAN)

Aaron Kemps (AUS)

Bernard Sulzberger (AUS)

Jay Robert Thomson (RSA)

Phil Zajicek (USA)

12.) Jelly Belly Presented by Kenda (USA)

Jonathan Chordoff (USA)

William Dicknson (AUS)

Michael Friedman (USA)

Charles Bradley Huff (USA)

Jeremy Powers (USA)

Kiel Reijnen (USA)

Will Routley (CAN)

Bernard Van Ulden (USA)

13.) Kelly Benefit Strategies (USA)

Ryan Anderson (CAN)

Jesse Anthony (USA)

Dan Bowman (USA)

Alex Candelario (USA)

Reid Mumford (USA)

Neil Shirley (USA)

David Veilleux (CAN)

Scott Zwizanski (USA)

14.) SpiderTech Powered by Planet Energy (CAN)

David Boily (CAN)

Guillaume Boivin (CAN)

Lucas Euser (USA)

Martin Gilbert (CAN)

Kevin Lacombe (CAN)

Bruno Langlois (CAN)

Francois Parisien (CAN)

Andrew Randell (CAN)

15.) Team Type 1 (USA)

Davide Frattini  (ITA)

Ken Hanson (USA)

Aldo Ino Ilesic (SLO)

Christopher Jones (USA)

Valery Kobzarenko (UKR)

Javier Megias Leal (ESP)

Thomas Rabou (NED)

Scott Stewart (USA)

16.) UnitedHealthcare Presented by Maxxis (USA)

Christopher Baldwin (USA)

Matthew Crane (USA)

Marc De Maar (NED)

Max Jenkins (USA)

Karl Menzies (AUS)

Andrew Pinfold (CAN)

Rory Sutherland (AUS)

Bradley White (USA)

Stages for the 2010 Amgen Tour of California include:

• Stage 1: Sunday, May 16 – Nevada City to Sacramento
• Stage 2: Monday, May 17 – Davis to Santa Rosa
• Stage 3: Tuesday, May 18 – San Francisco to Santa Cruz
• Stage 4: Wednesday, May 19 – San Jose to Modesto
• Stage 5: Thursday, May 20 – Visalia to Bakersfield
• Stage 6: Friday, May 21 – Palmdale to Big Beak Lake
• Stage 7: Saturday, May 22 – Los Angeles Individual Time Trial
• Stage 8: Sunday, May 23 – Thousand Oaks/Westlake Village/Agoura Hills

For more information about the Amgen Tour of California, please visit www.amgentourofcalifornia.com.