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Race Taking the Stars,

Preview for Reins in Stripes and
both men California Success
and women
OFFICIAL 2018 PROGRAM
LONG BEACH | VENTURA | GIBRALTAR ROAD AT SANTA BARBARA COUNTY

KING CITY | LAGUNA SECA RECREATION AREA | SAN JOSE / MORGAN HILL
STOCKTON | ELK GROVE | FOLSOM | SOUTH LAKE TAHOE | SACRAMENTO
OFFICIAL PARTNERS
2018
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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AEG Welcome Letter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Men’s Stage 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Amgen Welcome Letter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Men’s Stage 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Visit California Welcome Letter. . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Men’s Stage 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
2018 Race Schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Men’s Stage 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Preview: 2018 Amgen Tour of California . . . . 13 Men’s Stage 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Preview: 2018 Amgen Tour of California Men’s Stage 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Women’s Race empowered with SRAM . . 17 Women’s Stage 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Official 2018 Amgen Tour of California Women’s Stage 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Jerseys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Women’s Stage 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Amgen Tour of California Ambassadors . . . 22
Host City Local Partners. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Feature: Taking the reins in California . . . . . 26
Feature: A race to dramatically
Feature: Stars, stripes and success . . . . . . . 29 improve patients’ lives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Men’s Teams. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Amgen Tour of California History. . . . . . . . . . . 84
Women’s Teams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Race Partners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Race Routes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Men’s Stage 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
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n behalf of AEG, our teams, Host Cities, partners, and marks the third time the race travels the Golden State from
so many others, I would like to welcome the world’s south to north, and it is the 11th consecutive year to feature
top women and men cyclists, and most of all you, our an international platform for both men’s and women’s racing.
incredible cycling fans, to America’s Greatest Race – the Fans everywhere will be captivated as the all-star pelotons
Amgen Tour of California. are celebrated in Long Beach, Ventura, Santa Barbara County,
King City, Laguna Seca and Monterey County, Morgan Hill and
We are proud to be kicking off the 13th edition of America’s San Jose, Stockton, Elk Grove, Folsom, South Lake Tahoe, and
Greatest Race in beautiful Long Beach, California. With each Sacramento.
year, the international reputation of the race continues to
grow, and last year was no different. The 2017 Since the race began in 2006, we have had the
race marked the first time both our women’s privilege of creating North America’s greatest
and men’s races were designated as part of the and most viewed platform for cycling for the
UCI WorldTour – the only races in America to tens of millions of cycling fans longing for
carry the prestigious destination – and we also another race of this stature, not to mention the
witnessed major firsts with a new rider winning millions more who have been introduced to the
the Amgen Tour of California and a Continental excitement and competition that can only be
team taking stages in a WorldTour race for the found in a true international cycling event.
first time in history. Of course, an event as ambitious as the Amgen
This year, our peloton of elite men’s cyclists is Tour of California would not be possible without
highlighted by World and National Champions, the support of our incredible partners. We
Olympic medalists and Tour de France veterans extend our sincerest gratitude to Amgen, our
and promises to set the stage for exciting, epic amazing title partner, for more than a decade
finishes. We are also excited to welcome back of dedicated participation and support. Amgen
many of cycling’s all-time greatest sprinters uses this race as a platform to spread an
including Mark Cavendish (Team Dimension important message of innovation and hope to
Data), Marcel Kittel (Team KATUSHA ALPECIN) those affected by cancer and cardiovascular
and the “King of California” Peter Sagan (BORA-hansgrohe), issues through their Breakaway from Cancer® and Breakaway
who holds the California race record for most stage wins (16). from Heart DiseaseTM initiatives. We also thank our world-
class collection of partners, many of whom have been with us
As part of our ongoing commitment to provide a platform from the start, including A.S.O, ASSOS, BBVA, Best Buddies,
to elevate cycling on an international stage, we are proud Bianchi, BOCO Gear, Coca-Cola, CTS, Deloitte, Dimension
that this year’s Amgen Tour of California and Amgen Tour of Data, HiDow, Keck Medicine of USC, KT Tape, Lexus, MAXXIS,
California Women’s Race empowered with SRAM will offer the Michelob Ultra, NBC Sports Network, Oakley, Quarq, Rally,
men and women finishers for each stage, each jersey win and SRAM, TAG Heuer, UnitedHealthcare, Visit California, Zipp and
each step on the podium the same prize money – another big Zwift, for their contributions and vital role in making the race
step forward for our race and for the sport of cycling. Into our a continued success.
second decade of showcasing the best of women’s cycling,
our race continues to attract the highest level of competition Lastly, and most importantly, we applaud you – our fans – who
while standing out as a major focus on the international are the heart and soul of the Amgen Tour of California. We
race calendar. Three-time National Champion and 2016 race continue to listen to your feedback and find ways to improve
champion Megan Guarnier, who hails from San Mateo, Calif., the fan experience – for those who attend our race in person
returns to the field, along with last year’s Stage 3 winner and the millions more who watch the race via our award-
Coryn Rivera (Tustin, Calif.) and track cycling world champions winning Tour Tracker app; in the United States on the NBC
Chloe Dygert Own and Jennifer Valente, among others. and NBC Sports Networks; and on our incredible international
network of affiliates created through our groundbreaking
Over seven days, we will be visiting 11 Host Cities – both first- partnership with the Amaury Sport Organisation.
time destinations and locales etched in our race history – as
the world’s best cyclists contest California’s most scenic miles Thank you again, one and all, for your support. You have our
of roadways, highways and coastlines. This year’s edition sincere promise that the best is yet to come!
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See you at the finish line,
Kristin Klein
President, Amgen Tour of California
Executive Vice President, AEG Sports

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s Amgen gears up for our 13th from Cancer® helps increase awareness
year as title sponsor of the of resources available to those
tour, we expect nothing but affected by cancer – from prevention
excitement for race fans and cycling through survivorship. Breakaway from
enthusiasts around the world. Heart DiseaseTM encourages
Americans to take charge of
Since our founding nearly 40 their heart health, and to that
years ago, Amgen has been in end, we will offer important
a race to dramatically improve tools and information about
the lives of people suffering the impact of cardiovascular
from cancer, cardiovascular disease at each lifestyle
disease, bone disease, festival throughout the tour.
kidney disease, autoimmune
disorders, neurological I would like to thank all of
disorders and other serious our partners for everything
illnesses. Today, our innovative they do to support health
medicines help millions of and wellness, the athletes
patients in more than 100 countries live for their perseverance and spirit of
longer, healthier lives. competition, and the millions of cycling
fans who continue to make this race so
Amgen’s Breakaway initiatives will once successful.
again play a prominent role during the
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WELCOME TO THE 13TH ANNUAL AMGEN TOUR OF CALIFORNIA
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n behalf of all the participating truly unforgettable. And it is thanks
Golden State destinations, it is to the tireless work of dedicated
a privilege to once again open race administrators and countless
our doors and roads to the incredible volunteers that we continue to elevate
athletes, spectators, sponsors the stature of this only-in-
and volunteers who bring this California event.
signature event to life each
year. While the Amgen Tour of
California is a can’t-miss
“America’s Greatest Race” competition in its own right,
has earned the distinction events like these are essential
for a reason: Nowhere else in to the local tourism economies
the world can one experience on which our communities
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geography and climate over the incredible bounty of the
the course of one electrifying state in our beyond-the-
week. Every year we reach gateway host destinations, we
new milestones, and every race the are able to paint our picture for the
competition gets even more intense. world and show why the Golden State
remains the country’s No. 1 tourism
As anyone who has been a part of destination.
previous Amgen Tour of California
events knows, this is a unique As we kick off this year’s event, here’s
opportunity for the Golden State to a safe, exciting race for our riders
to shine in the eyes of the global and a thrilling experience for the more
cycling community. From long-time than 2 million spectators and viewers
participating destinations to first- around the globe.
timers alike, our destination partners
throughout the state have pulled out Let’s show the world what it means to
all the stops to make this year’s race Dream Big!
Dream Big!
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President & CEO
Visit California

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STAGE 1 - SUNDAY, MAY 13

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DISTANCE: 83.6 MI / 134.5 KM
SPRINT(S): Long Beach (Start/Finish) X2 Race start
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FINISH: LONG BEACH – 3:44 PM
Rider Sign In Time: 11:25 AM
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TAGE 7 - Saturday,
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STAGE 3 - Saturday, May 19 Individual time-trial
SPRINT(S): Santa Paula, Carpinteria
KOM(S): Balcom Canyon Rd, Ojai Rd, Casitas Pass Rd, SACRAMENTO FOLSOM
Valley Rd, Gibraltar Rd STAGE 1 - Thursday, May 17 Women’s race
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FINISH: LAGUNA SECA RECREATION AREA – 3:41 PM GIBRALTAR ROAD AT
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LAST RIDER START: 3:00 PM
TOTAL STAGE ELEVATION: 804 FT
STAGE 5 - THURSDAY, MAY 17
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Race Preview:
Climbers and sprinters alike
set for Amgen Tour
of California battles
By Fred Dreier, VeloNews
T
he 2018 Amgen Tour of California cal feet, 7.4 miles, an average gradient of
will likely be won in a battle between 8 percent, and a maximum steepness of
the world’s best climbers along the 12 percent.
state’s most fearsome road.
It’s the type of climb that creates time
For its 13th edition, the Amgen Tour of gaps that separate the best GC riders
California heads back to Southern Cali- from those who can only hope to win a
fornia’s Gibraltar road, which climbs from race of this level. And this year, Gibraltar
the outskirts of Santa Barbara high into comes early. It is the defining feature of
the Santa Barbara Mountains. The climb the race’s second stage, a 96.3-mile trek
features fearsome statistics: 3,100 verti- that begins in neighboring Ventura.

2018
Gibraltar makes its second appearance Mark Cavendish (Team Dimension Data),
at the Amgen Tour of California. In 2016 Caleb Ewan (Mitchelton-SCOTT), Fernan-
the road featured a brutal fight between do Gaviria (Quick-Step Floors) and Peter
Americans Peter Stetina (Trek-Segafre- Sagan (BORA – hansgrohe) will all battle
do) and Neilson Powless (Hagens Berman for the race’s green Visit California Sprint
Axeon), and Frenchman Julian Alaphilippe jersey.
(Quick-Step Floors). Alaphilippe took the
stage victory, and the 15-second time THE ROUTE
gap he took on Stetina eventually proved The 2018 Amgen Tour of California starts
to be the overall winning margin. in Southern California and gradually
makes its way north, tracing a 645-mile
He who tames Gibraltar will then need the trek from Long Beach to Sacramento.
team strength and the time trialing skills Along the way the race visits veteran
race towns, such as Ventura, Santa
Barbara, Laguna Seca Recreation
Area, Folsom, Lake Tahoe, and Sac-
ramento. The race also visits new
destinations Morgan Hill and King
City, as well as Stockton, which last
hosted a stage in 2007.
The general classification could be
decided early this year, with the
Queen stage to Gibraltar Road fall-
ing on Stage 2, and the 21.6-mile
individual time trial in Morgan Hill
coming just two days later. The
time trial features a flat course that
starts and finishes in the communi-
ty just south of San Jose. The route
includes several twists and turns
PHOTO: CHRIS GRAYTHEN/GETTY IMAGES and will favor riders with flat-out
to defend his lead for the next five stages. speed in the race against the clock.
The 2018 route may serve up its big chal- Those two stages should create the win-
lenge early, however there are plenty of ning time gaps. However, two additional
opportunities for the race leader to lose stages will undoubtedly test the strength
time in the ensuing days. and determination of whichever rider is in
“There are definitely other hard stages the lead.
throughout the rest of the week,” says Jo- Stage 3 starts in the farming communi-
nas Carney, performance director for Rally ty of King City and climbs into the San-
Cycling. “Nothing is as hard as Gibraltar. I ta Lucia Mountains, with three Category
would expect it to set up the GC battle 2 climbs falling in the second half of the
and determine the winner.” stage. Those climbs will likely soften rid-
That’s not the only storyline to follow at ers’ legs up for the explosive finale at the
this year’s race. The 2018 Amgen Tour of Laguna Seca racetrack. The final kick to
California features perhaps the strongest the racetrack includes a 1.1 km climb that
sprint lineup in the race history, with five averages 10 percent. Even the strongest
of the world’s fastest finishers attending team will face a challenge controlling the
this year’s race en route to the Tour de peloton on that pitch.
France. Marcel Kittel (Katusha-Alpecin), In 2016 Alaphilippe nearly lost his lead

2018
on the punchy, technical finish to Laguna technical finale with four sharp turns in-
Seca. side the final kilometer. So the finale of
this year’s Amgen Tour of California will be
“In the last climb I was really suffering, won by a sprinter with the team and tech-
and I wasn’t in a very good position for the nical chops to survive a tight and tricky
last kilometer,” he said at the time. “I had kick to the line.
to close the gap in the last turn.”
THE CONTENDERS
The other stage that could spoil the GC As it has done since 2010, when the race
leader’s day is Stage 6, which starts in moved from February to May, the Amgen
downtown Folsom and finishes at Heav- Tour of California again serves as a tune-
enly Resort at South Lake Tahoe. The up race for Tour de France contenders as
stage is a massive day for the climbers, they prepare for July.
with more than 16,000 total feet of eleva-
tion gain. While the day lacks a huge de- A bevvy of climbers will contend for this
cisive climb such as Gibraltar, it is instead year’s race, including Rafal Majka (BORA
the accrued feet of climbing that could – hansgrohe), who holds three Tour de
wear down a rider and his team. France stage wins and two King of the
Mountain titles there, as well as a Stage 2
The race’s other three stages (1,5,7) will win at the 2017 California race. Team Lot-
be a battle of the sprint trains. The open- toNL-Jumbo American teammates Sepp
ing stage in Long Beach features an 11- Kuss and Powless, from Roseville, Calif.,
lap circuit along the beachfront. The fin- are also looking to challenge, as well as
ishing kick includes a sharp left-handed Amgen Tour of California veterans Stet-
corner followed by straight finish to the ina, who trains in the Lake Tahoe area,
line. Stage 5 concludes with a similarly and Toms Skujins (Trek-Segafredo), plus
straightforward kick to the line in down- American Ian Boswell (Katusha-Alpecin).
town Elk Grove.
For fast finishers, the race provides an
The seventh and final stage, finishes in opportunity to iron out sprinting tac-
downtown Sacramento and features a tics before the Tour de France. In
2017 Kittel and his then Quick-
Step teammates won the opening
stage of the Amgen Tour of Cali-
fornia before taking five stages at
the Tour. Kittel is back in 2018 with
his new team, Katusha-Alpecin.
Ewan, will make his Amgen Tour of
California debut.
Cavendish, who owns 10 victories
at the Amgen Tour of California,
is also looking to build his confi-
dence. After a disastrous spring,
which saw him crash out of the
Abu Dhabi Tour and Milano-Sanre-
mo, Cavendish needs a victory.
And Sagan will again be back. The
winner of more stages than any-
one in the race’s history (16), the
“King of California” is the favorite
to win the green points jersey.
PHOTO: CON CHRONIS/MITCHELTON-SCOTT

BLUE TRAIN
ALL TERRAIN
PHOTOS: DEVICH
Race Preview:
Amgen Tour of California Women’s
Race empowered with SRAM ready
to launch another champion
By Pat Malach, Cycling News
I
n the first two years of inclusion in the again this year when the three-day race
UCI Women’s WorldTour, the Amgen Tour concludes in Sacramento two days later.
of California Women’s Race empowered
with SRAM has been the launching pad Megan Guarnier, the 2016 Amgen Tour of
for the overall winner of the sport’s pre- California winner and first winner of the
miere season-long series, and with an- UCI Women’s WorldTour that same year,
other world-class field ready to line up for returns. The Olympian resides in Califor-
the 2018 start in Elk Grove on May 17, a nia and will be racing with the USA Cycling
new WorldTour leader is likely to emerge Team.

2018
PHOTO: EZRA SHAW/GETTY IMAGES
Katie Hall, who led last year’s race until en’s WorldTour and the second stage race
Anna Van der Breggen (the 2017 Wom- of the series after the Tour of Chongming
en’s World Tour winner) snatched it from Island in China. Aside from UnitedHealth-
her by one second with a time bonus on care, Team Sunweb, Canyon//SRAM and
the final intermediate sprint on the final the USA Cycling Team, other teams com-
day, will also return with her UnitedHealth- peting on the roads between Elk Grove
care squad. Fellow Americans Coryn Ri- and Sacramento include Astana, BePink,
vera (Team Sunweb), winner of the 2017 Hagens Berman | Supermint, Mexican Na-
Tour of Flanders, and Alexis Ryan (Can- tional Team, Rally Cycling, Swapit/Agolico,
yon/SRAM), who won Drentse Acht van Team Illuminate, Tibco-Silicon Valley Bank,
Westerveld in March, will also roll out of Trek-Drops, TWENTY20 p/b Sho-Air, and
Elk Grove with the 2018 Tour of California Wiggle High 5.
Women’s Race empowered with SRAM
peloton. The peloton of world-class cyclists will
compete over three days with an opening
Ryan will be joined by Caynon//SRAM stage that should be prime picking for the
teammate Kasia Niewiadoma, who was pure sprinters. The climbers and general
second in the Women’s WorldTour open- classification contenders will have their
er at Strade Bianche in March and then day to shine and gain time when the race
won Trofeo Alfredo Binda, the third round heads into the mountains on Stage 2, and
of the series, two weeks later. They’ll also it’s back to a fast-and-furious pace for
have the services of veteran Trixi Wor- the sprinters again on the final day with a
rack, who won the Amgen Tour of Califor- crowd-pleasing, criterium-like circuit race
nia Women’s Race empowered with SRAM in downtown Sacramento.
in 2015.
Stage 1 on Thursday, May 17, coincides
In all, 15 international teams will contest with Stage 5 of the men’s race, a sev-
the 2018 race, the 11th round of the Wom- en-day contest that starts May 13 in Long

2018
Beach. The 77.1 mile/124 km women’s River Basin leads to a loop through the
opening stage, the longest of the three Washoe Reservation before the riders
stages, starts and finishes in front of the head northeast into Nevada.
new Elk Grove Aquatic Center and Com-
mons on Civic Center Drive. A left turn will take the peloton north on
Kingsbury Grade, the day’s major obsta-
The route heads west then south to the cle. The ‘Grade’ was first introduced to the
Sacramento River and the California Delta Amgen Tour of California Women’s Race
region. The peloton will contest two inter- empowered with SRAM in 2017. This 8
mediate sprints, but the fast, flat route mile/12.8 km climb gains 2,600 ft/823 m
means no QOM points are up for grabs. in elevation, with riders encountering the
Not long after the women finish, the men’s second QOM of the day at 7,400 ft/2,225
peloton will come screaming down Civ- m. A descent back to South Lake Tahoe
ic Center Drive for the finish of their fifth for the final QOM of the stage and the
stage, which started in Stockton. uphill finish at Heavenly Mountain Resort
– and maybe a yellow leader’s jersey –
The 2018 overall race will take shape on awaits the stage winner.
the high-altitude Queen stage in South
Lake Tahoe, which throws one of the big- On paper, Stage 3, the traditional circuit
gest climbs in the UCI Women’s World- race around the Capitol in Sacramento,
Tour at the peloton. looks like a straightforward day for the
sprinters. But as UnitedHealthcare’s Hall
The riders will head west from Heaven- found out last year, a lot can happen on
ly Mountain Resort, then south on CA- this flat and fast 2.2 mile/3.5 km, six-cor-
89 and over the 7,740-foot/2,360-meter ner, L-shaped course. The women’s pelo-
summit of Luther Pass, where the climb- ton will race for 20 laps before crowning
ers will fight for the first of three QOMs on the final stage winner and overall general
the stage. A descent though the Carson classification champion.

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2018
MEET OUR AMGEN TOUR OF

JENS VOIGT
F
ormer pro cyclist and fan-favorite
Jens Voigt had a storied career which
spanned over 17 years at the sport’s
highest level. His lifetime achievements in-
clude two Tour de France stage wins, 15
completions of the Tour de France, and a brief
stint as the UCI World Hour Record holder in
2014. Now in his third year as an ambassa-
dor of the Amgen Tour of California, Voigt
provides on-course commentary for the NBC
television broadcast, engages with fans in the
hospitality areas, and participates in fan rides
on the course throughout the race week.
While he’s traveling around the world, you can
find Voigt at such events as L’Etape Califor-
nia by Le Tour de France, on virtual rides on
Zwift, and of course at his Jensie Gran Fondo
of Marin which takes place each fall.
The hard-working legend of the peloton also
launched his Shut Up Legs clothing brand
and continues to share his story with fans in
his biography of the same name.
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2018
CALIFORNIA AMBASSADORS
KRISTIN ARMSTRONG SAVOLA
K
ristin Armstrong Savola, the most decorated woman in U.S. cycling history, joins
as a second-time Amgen Tour of California Race Ambassador. She stepped into
the role last year on the heels
of her incredible performance at the
Rio Olympic Games in 2016 in which
she won her third gold medal. Over
the years, Armstrong Savola has
used the Amgen Tour of California as
a training platform for Olympic suc-
cess, winning the invitational time tri-
al in both 2011 and 2012. Throughout
race week she will visit with fans and
young students to inspire the next
generation of cyclists and spread ex-
citement about the sport.

2018
FREDDIE RODRIGUEZ
F
“ ast” Freddie Rodriguez is
a four-time USA Pro Road
National Champion. Grow-
ing up in Los Angeles, he found
his passion for bike racing after
watching Alexi Grewal win the
1984 Olympic road race. Rodri-
guez started his career in the
United States junior development
program and eventually rode his
way into the European peloton,
competing in seven editions of
the Tour de France. His top re-
sults as a sprinter include second
place in the Classic Milan-San
Remo and a stage win at the Giro
d’Italia. Rodriguez serves as an
ambassador of Amgen Tour of
California for a second year with
a focus on youth activities, school
visits, and promoting healthy
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Taking the Rein
A
top the Amgen Tour of California’s all-time stage wins list a pair
of sprinters reign. Peter Sagan (BORA-hansgrohe) and Mark Cav-
endish (Team Dimension Data) have both claimed podium after
podium, rising through the ranks in parallel with the growth of the race.
Yet each year, sprinters new and experienced alike are primed to chal-
lenge for their own spot in race history.
Sagan, the proclaimed “King of California,” took his first two stage wins
in the 2010 edition of the race. He cemented his California legacy in
2012 with five wins in eight stages, and he won his leading 16th with
a thrilling uphill sprint in Morro Bay last year. The race has become a
fixture on his schedule and an important step in his preparation for the
Tour de France.
“Building up to the Tour de France with a strong performance at the
Amgen Tour of California is always an important goal,” said Sagan, 28,
who won his third consecutive UCI Road World Championship in 2017.
“The race is one of my favorite competitions every year - always chal-
lenging competition and such beautiful scenery - and I’m excited to
return and try for more stage wins this year!”
Last year, Sagan earned his seventh green Visit California Sprint Jersey
(2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017), to go along with his overall
Amgen Tour of California title from 2015. He enters this year’s race on
the heels of a stunning Paris-Roubaix victory in April.
After missing the 2017 edition due to illness, Cavendish is anxious to
get back on the road in California and equally hungry for victory.
“I have been very successful in California,” said Cavendish, 32, who has
claimed 10 stage victories and won two sprint titles (2009, 2015). A four-
time winner of the stage in Sacramento (2010, 2014, 2015, 2016), he
was not only unable to improve his California record a year ago, but
he also crashed out of the 2017 Tour de France, where with 30 stage
wins he was eyeing Eddy Merckx’s all-time record of 34. Thus, he was
grateful to have a “smooth” winter before beginning his 2018 campaign.
“I deserved a little bit of smoothness after last year,” Cavendish said.
“And now I’m looking for victories.”
A slew of world-class sprinters across 17 teams will also undoubtedly
be eager to stand on top of the podium. German Marcel Kittel (KATU-
SHA ALPECIN), who turned 30 just before the start of the race, got his
first taste of California victory last year, winning the opening stage in
Sacramento. Now he’s happy to return and showcase his pure sprinter
power again.
“I like racing as well as training in California - I can see the beach and
do altitude training all in one place,” said Kittel, who has 14 stage wins
in the Tour de France. “I’ve always had a really good time at the Amgen
Tour of California and am excited to compete this year.”

ns in California PHOTO: EZRA SHAW/GETTY IMAGES
And while the “King of California” may

currently reign in the Golden State, who
could be next in line for the throne?
Enter Australian Caleb Ewan (Mitchel-
ton-SCOTT). The 23-year-old is Australia’s
criterium champion and has stage wins
in both the Giro d’Italia (2017) and the
Vuelta a España (2015). He won his first
European race of the season, the Clasi-
ca de Almeria in February, and sprinted
to second place at Milan-San Remo in
March.
Ewan is racing in his first Amgen Tour
of California, and in the U.S. for the first
time, en route to his maiden entry in the
Tour de France this summer.
“I’ve never been in California before
but that’s a race I’ve wanted to do for
a while,” said Ewan. “It’s a nice race to
watch on TV. You always see a good GC
field and also a good sprint field. I’m look-
ing forward to it.”
On the roads of California, Ewan will have
an opportunity to line up against the
fastest riders in the world, including Sa-
gan, Cavendish, and Kittel.
“It will be good to test myself against the
best sprinters,” Ewan said. “It’s important
for everything – the legs and the confi-
dence. It’s important to kick-off with a
good start, try to go for a win, especially
with the sprinters you have there. If you
can win in California, it shows you’re go-
ing good and you can win everywhere.”
America’s premier race has emerged as
a destination for sprinters, while steadily
rising to become one of cycling’s biggest
events worldwide. The Amgen Tour of
California is now a priority on schedules
with stage crowns every rider cherishes.
“There’s a reason all the top riders in
the world come over to America to race
here,” said Cavendish. “It’s always been
a great race.”

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Women’s Race empowered with SRAM, Rivera is joined by American and new
the opportunity to compete on home turf teammate Ruth Winder, who finished fifth
can be a game-changer. overall in last year’s Amgen Tour of Cal-
ifornia Women’s Race. A 2016 Olympian,
More than just racing on familiar roads, Winder spent most of her childhood in the
the support of a home crowd can make a California Bay Area where she began both
big difference. Plus, having the extra sup- road and track cycling.
port of family and friends
on the sidelines can spoil “Now Ruth Winder is a
a rider and give her the teammate and she’s also
boost she needs. from California, so we
have two Americans on
It’s all part of the home the team and I think we
field advantage the Amer- can really come together
ican women are grate- and have a good result,”
ful for as they race in Rivera said.
California.
A pair of Winder’s Rio
“I obviously wanted to per- Olympic teammates,
form well in my home race Chloé Dygert Owen and
and my home state,” said San Diego native Jenni-
Tustin, Calif., native Coryn fer Valente, are also rac-
Rivera (Team Sunweb) of ing in California this year,
last year’s race. “It was re- both for TWENTY20 Pro
ally a fun environment and Cycling p/b Sho-Air. The
I was really happy to have duo recently claimed
friends and family watch- their second consecutive
ing me live because I’m Team Pursuit world title
always in Europe.” PHOTO: EZRA SHAW/GETTY IMAGES at this year’s UCI Track
World Championships.
Rivera sprinted to the Stage 3 win in Sac-
ramento during the 2017 edition. She also “The Amgen Tour of California is one of
won the criterium in 2010 and returns for my biggest races of the year,” said Dygert
a second time with Team Sunweb. Owen, from Brownsburg, Ind., who also
holds the Individual Pursuit world record
For Rivera, she appreciates racing in her and has won back-to-back world champi-
homeland, and also enjoys sharing the ex- onships in the event. “I’m a two-discipline
perience with her international teammates. athlete, so for me going over to Europe
“Cycling is more mainstream in Europe isn’t big on my schedule. Having the Am-
and it’s really nice to have what I do in the gen Tour of California, and the quality of
States,” she said. “To have my European the race, the caliber of the riders, it’s re-
teammates experience what I have to do, ally great. For everybody, especially the
you know, traveling across the Atlantic, women in America who don’t get to go to
racing in a foreign place and having to get Europe, we get to race against the top ath-

2018
“Being in America, winning a WorldTour

event, and then taking a leader’s jersey.
It’s a little bit surreal,” Guarnier said while
donning the yellow jersey. “The specta-
tors were amazing, the organization was
amazing. I’m super proud to be here as an
American.”
Beyond cycling, home advantage has
shown to impact success throughout
sports. A myriad of contributing factors,
from crowds to travel, can play into a
team’s or individual’s favor. But, no matter
where the riders in this year’s Amgen Tour
of California Women’s Race empowered
with SRAM are from, racing in California is
always special.
“How cool it is to do a WorldTour race in
California?!” said Rivera. “Usually you can
find really good weather in California, and
there’s just so many different kinds of ter-
rains. You can be by the beach, you can be
EZRA SHAW/GETTY IMAGES
in the mountains, and you can have flats
letes. It’s great to get that experience, to in the middle and some windy stages.
learn from everybody and become a bet- There’s just so much to offer in California.”
ter rider.”
Lining up against these riders are several
other Americans and an all-star squad for
the USA Cycling Team.
UnitedHealthcare’s Katie Hall (Oakland, Ca-
lif.) returns after a successful 2017 race. She
claimed Stage 2 in South Lake Tahoe, took
home the Queen of the Mountain jersey and
finished just one second shy of the overall
win. Ventura, Calif., native Alexis Ryan (Can-
yon//SRAM), who has had a strong start to
her 2018 season, is back as well.
Another Californian, Megan Guarnier, is
also racing on familiar turf again. A three-
time U.S. national champion, Guarnier won
the 2016 Amgen Tour of California. She
has been competing in the race for many
years, and for 2018 she is racing with the
USA Cycling Team.
After winning the 2016 edition, Guarnier
acknowledged the impact of racing at
home and in front of an exuberant U.S.
crowd.

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THE STAGES
STAGE 1 MEN STAGE 2 MEN STAGE 3 MEN

Presented by: Presented by: Presented by:
SUNDAY, MAY 13 MONDAY, MAY 14 TUESDAY, MAY 15

LONG BEACH CIRCUIT RACE VENTURA TO GIBRALTAR ROAD KING CITY TO LAGUNA SECA
83.6 MI / 134.5 KM 97.6 MI / 157 KM RECREATION AREA
122.4 MI / 197 KM

STAGE 1 WOMEN STAGE 2 WOMEN STAGE 3 WOMEN
Presented by: Presented by: Presented by:
THURSDAY, MAY 17 FRIDAY, MAY 18 SATURDAY, MAY 19

ELK GROVE SOUTH LAKE TAHOE SACRAMENTO CIRCUIT RACE
77.1 MI / 124 KM 67.1 MI / 108 KM 43.5 MI / 70 KM
PHOTO: BRIAN HODES/VELOIMAGES
STAGE 4 MEN STAGE 5 MEN STAGE 6 MEN STAGE 7 MEN

Presented by: Presented by: Presented by: Presented by:
WEDNESDAY, MAY 16 THURSDAY, MAY 17 FRIDAY, MAY 18 SATURDAY, MAY 19

SAN JOSE/MORGAN HILL STOCKTON TO ELK GROVE FOLSOM TO SOUTH LAKE TAHOE SACRAMENTO
INDIVIDUAL TIME TRIAL 109.7 MI / 176.5 KM 122.1 MI / 196.5 KM 88.9 MI / 143 KM
21.6 MI / 34.7 KM

AMGEN TOUR OF CALIFORNIA / MEN’S STAGE 1
STAGE 1 MEN SUNDAY, MAY 13 | LONG BEACH CIRCUIT RACE

DISTANCE 83.6 Miles | MAXIMUM ELEVATION 50’
TERRAIN Flat
PHOTO: DOUG PENSINGER/GETTY IMAGES
Presented by:
A
fter first visiting the City of Long Long Beach joins an elite group that in-
Beach in the Amgen Tour of Cal- cludes Santa Rosa, Sacramento and San
ifornia’s second installment, the Diego in having hosted both a race overall
race makes a long overdue return to this start and overall finish. The circuit starts
urban waterfront playground. Both city and finishes on Shoreline Drive near
and race have seen many positive chang- Shoreline Village and the Long Beach
es over the past 11 years. To celebrate, Convention Center, utilizing portions of
Long Beach hosts an intimate, 11-lap cir- Ocean Boulevard and Pine Avenue for the
cuit, starting and finishing on the water- course. Several Long Beach neighbor-
front before touring 7 miles of the city’s hoods get a ring-side seat as the peloton
many highlights. races through Bixby Park and Bluff Park,
as well as Retro Row and Downtown.

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|CALIFORNIA
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26.7
5m LONG BEACH (4th crossing of the finish line)
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LONG BEACH > LONG BEACH
89
55.3
123
76.4
5m LONG BEACH
83.6mi
134.5km
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STAGE 1 LONG BEACH > LONG BEACH / SUNDAY, MAY 13, 2018 / 83.6 MI / 134.5 KM

WHERE TO WATCH IN LONG BEACH

The Amgen Tour of California kicks off 2018 festivities at Long Beach’s waterfront
along Shoreline Drive. The start and finish largely mirrors the annual Long Beach Grand
Prix held only one month prior. On the north side is the expansive Convention Center
complex, anchored by its giant wrapped mural of migrating whales. Below are paddle-
boaters soaking up the sun in Rainbow Lagoon Park. To the south is Rainbow Harbor,
bordered by the pedestrian-centric shopping and restaurants of Shoreline Village and
The Pike. Overlooking this busy scene is the celebrated Aquarium of the Pacific, the
waterfront’s star attraction.
After making a right turn at the majestic Villa Riviera, the peloton heads east on Ocean
Boulevard, hugging the city’s sandy shores for two glorious miles. The riders make a
triangular U-turn where Ocean Boulevard forks, forcing them to deaccelerate and treat
spectators to a rare double-vision opportunity. This is quite possibly the best place
to see Stage 1. Better yet, the Belmont Brewing Company is only steps away. As the
oldest brew pub in Los Angeles, BBC is an excellent representative of Long Beach’s re-
surgence with vibrant eateries and watering holes. If your taste buds drive your mood,
head down to Belmont Shores for Stage 1.
From the edges of Belmont, the race double backs on Ocean before making a right
turn at Bixby Park for a brief detour into a little bit of Long Beach’s interior. As the pelo-
ton speeds back towards downtown, it detours through Bixby Park, Bluff Park, Carroll
Park and Franklin.
Just before re-entering downtown, riders experience the artsy East Village District.
This neighborhood is one of the city’s most vibrant, where independent art galleries
compliment the small bistros, cafes and retailers that give life to a throwback era of
cozy charm. The best place to watch the race is on the periphery – diagonal from
the Villa Riviera – but nowhere is the neighborhood’s allure more evident than among
the stunning architecture at the corner of Broadway and Linden. The Villa Riviera may
provide a picture-perfect race backdrop, but Long Beach’s East Village will satisfy all
cravings once the peloton passes.

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STAGE 2 MEN MONDAY, MAY 14 | VENTURA TO SANTA BARBARA COUNTY / GIBRALTAR ROAD
DISTANCE 97.6 Miles | TOTAL ELEVATION GAIN 9,882’
TERRAIN Mountain
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ibraltar Road has been the most After a neutral parade route through
requested mountaintop finish downtown Ventura, the race heads
since the race began. After the through Oxnard, Santa Paula and Ojai.
mountain road was paved and therefore The riders climb out of Santa Paula to the
able to be contested in the 2016 race, it first of three King of the Mountain climbs
became an instant fan favorite. (KOMs) on the day. The 97.6-mile stage
has 7,700 feet of elevation gain, with the
The City of Ventura warmly welcomed the journey to the top of Gibraltar featuring a
race in 2016 as the peloton bid a quick hel- 3,100-foot climb over the final eight miles
lo passing through to Gibraltar. This year, of the stage. Santa Barbara hosts the
Ventura hosts its first stage – the start of race for a ninth time, but only the second
the “Queen Stage” just a few feet from the time finishing atop Gibraltar.
Pacific Ocean near the Ventura Pier.

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|CALIFORNIA
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50
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320m Balcom Canyon Rd Summit
(1mi / 1.6km at 4.7%)
64.5
40.1
155m SANTA PAULA
97.6 MI / 157 KM
480m Ojai Rd Summit

(2.4mi / 3.9km at 4%)
76 79
47.2 49.1
405m Feed and litter zone
STAGE 2 / MONDAY, MAY 14, 2018
VENTURA > GIBRALTAR ROAD
67.4
341m Casitas Pass Rd summit
108.5
(1.8mi / 2.9km at 5.7%)
123
76.4
17m CARPINTERIA
134
83.3
118m Greenwell Ave summit
(0.7mi / 1.1km at 8.1%)
1,062m GIBRALTAR ROAD

(7.5mi / 12km at 8%)
97.6mi
157km
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STAGE 2 VENTURA > GIBRALTAR ROAD / MONDAY, MAY 14, 2018 / 97.6 MI / 157 KM

WHERE TO WATCH IN VENTURA & SANTA BARBARA

“More…more…more!” yelled cycling fans after the finish atop Gibraltar Road in 2016.
The 2018 Amgen Tour of California brings this fan favorite back to the race. This year,
Ventura hosts the start of the Queen Stage with riders lining up steps from the ocean
at the Ventura Pier, before they make their way to the Gibraltar climb. From the stage
start, contenders and sprinters alike will not be taking in the laid back and sun-soaked
vibe of Ventura with 97 miles and 7,700 feet of elevation gain in front of them.
Beginning with a neu-
tral parade through
downtown, the pelo-
ton then heads south
along the majestic
Pacific on Harbor Bou-
levard. Six miles later,
riders pass two high-
lights of Ventura – its
harbor and the historic
Olivas Adobe.
Next, the race heads
further south, turning
inland and through the
plains towns of Oxnard
and Camarillo before
beginning the Tour’s PHOTO: DOUG PENSINGER/GETTY IMAGES
ascent up Balcom Canyon Road. A short respite in Santa Paula prefixes the first of
three KOMs in the beautiful Topatopa Mountains. In adjacent Ojai, art takes center
stage and brings the community together. At the heart of this serene mountain town
are more than one dozen art galleries that line the arcaded Spanish-tiled plazas. The
most authentic representation of this tradition is the Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts
– just outside town at the top of the first KOM in Happy Valley. When the surrounding
hills were ablaze in late 2017, the Center suffered major damage, but it did survive.
Remarkably, it took only weeks to recover. The surrounding community donated time,
money, and endless hands to help with repairs because this museum and educational
complex is reflective of the community.
From Ojai, the peloton slowly descends to Foothill Road and the seaside towns of
Carpinteria and Montecito. Nearly 90 miles into Stage 2, riders get their first colossal
challenge – one that takes them up more than 3,000 feet in less than 8 miles. This is
the famed Gibraltar Road climb. With maximum inclines of 12%, it is arguably one of the
hardest in Santa Barbara County and the state. For those looking for an iconic stage
race experience, Gibraltar Road rewards spectators with competitive fireworks, breath-
taking views, and a sporting atmosphere on par with some of the Tour de France’s
legendary ascents. There are plenty of curves and switchbacks on which to stake out
a spot.

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STAGE 3 MEN TUESDAY, MAY 15 | KING CITY TO LAGUNA SECA RECREATION AREA
TERRAIN Rolling
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he Amgen Tour of California wel- ish on the racetrack at the WeatherTech
comes King City to the race family Raceway Laguna Seca, one of the most
as a first-time host to kick off Stage revered motor racing venues in the world.
3. Featured prominently in Steinbeck’s After a descent down Laureles Grade to
epic novel “East of Eden,” King City is well the perimeter to the racetrack, the riders
positioned to be a pivotal part of this gru- face a .6-mile, 16% climb to the track en-
eling stage. The stage features six KOMs trance. Two challenges on the track play
and 8,300 feet of elevation gain over 123 a factor in the finish: the final climb of the
miles. The final KOM overlooks the finish. day up to Turn 6 and “The Corkscrew.”
The Corkscrew is a one-of-a-kind turn in
For the second time in race history, the motorsports, featuring an 18% descent
peloton streaks to a fast and technical fin- that drops 5 ½ stories in just 450 feet!

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442m Bitterwater
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64 66
555m King City Rd summit
KING CITY
(1.1mi / 1.7km at 6.1%)
122.4 MI / 197 KM
93.5
58.1
RECREATION AREA
66.8
107.5
80m GREENFIELD
KING CITY > LAGUNA SECA
STAGE 3 / TUESDAY, MAY 15, 2018
720m East Carmel Valley Rd summit (Cattle guard)
89.2
143.5
(2.5mi / 4.1km at 5.9%)
LAGUNA SECA RECREATION AREA

481m Cachagua Rd summit
168.5
104.7
(2mi / 3km at 7.6%)
386m Laureles Grade summit

(3.4mi / 5.4km at 5.7%)
227m Laguna Seca summit

(0.7mi / 1.1km at 10.3%)
228m LAGUNA SECA RECREATION AREA
188.5 194.5 197km

117.1 120.9 122.4mi
37
STAGE 3 KING CITY > LAGUNA SECA RECRATION AREA / TUESDAY, MAY 15, 2018 / 122.4 MI / 197 KM

WHERE TO WATCH IN KING CITY AND MONTEREY COUNTY

Race newbie King City starts Stage 3 of the 2018 Amgen Tour of California. Like an ea-
ger host, King City welcomes the peloton not once, but twice throughout the day. The
Tour departs town and races south along legendary Highway 101 before turning out of
the Salinas Valley at San Lucas. If riders were looking for a relaxed day of racing after
Gibraltar Road, they need to keep searching. The day features six KOMs over 123 miles
and 8,300 feet of elevation gain.
Two of these climbs occur within the first 50 miles before re-entering King City and
heading north. In fact, King City presents a unique opportunity to see two portions of
the race while still leaving time to explore this California farming town made famous
by the illustrious John Stein-
beck. First, sample some of
King City’s authentic Mexi-
can taquerias once the race
starts – several are located
in downtown. With bellies full
and feet rested, head east
on Broadway, taking solace
that the one-mile walk to
the next destination is flat
compared with the peloton’s
hilly, 50-mile sojourn to the
same spot. The objective is
the sharp 60-degree turn
from Bitterwater Road onto
Airport Road. Passing ware-
houses and an endless sea
of crops, one can almost
imagine the timeless figures
and features in Steinbeck’s
novels like “East of Eden.”
PHOTO: JIM SAFFORD/AEG
Traveling across the Valley
and into the coastal Santa Lucia Mountains, the Tour rolls through Greenfield, a small but
ideal place to see the race before heading into the Gabilan Mountains. Nearby, Pinnacles
National Park is on the road less traveled. At only 26,000 acres, this is perhaps the best
kept secret in California. Pinnacles’ towering beauty, unbelievable geologic history, and
unique wildlife make it an unforgettable experience.
The race is given a short reprieve before heading back uphill, passing vineyards along
the way. It is impossible to mention Monterey County without its bountiful wine portfo-
lio. Several vineyards and tasting rooms are centrally located in the Salinas Valley, but
for those looking for one-stop tasting, the quaint village of Carmel Valley is second to
none. Still, this small community of 4,400 residents and 10 tasting rooms is off the beat-
en path. The peloton will wish they could stop for a taste instead of making a beeline
for the fifth and sixth KOMs heading into the Laguna Seca Recreation Area and to the
fast-paced finish on the revered WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca racetrack.

King City
and the
Salinas Valley
Gateway To Pinnacles National Park
“Salad Bowl Of The World”
World Class Wineries
John Steinbeck Country
and home of the
SALINAS VALLEY FAIR

May 17–20, 2018
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STAGE 4 MEN WEDNESDAY, MAY 16 | SAN JOSE/MORGAN HILL INDIVIDUAL TIME TRIAL
TERRAIN Rolling
Presented by:
T
he Amgen Tour of California’s fourth north side of Chesbro Reservoir, then on
stage in 2018 marks the third time to McKean to Bailey to Santa Teresa Bou-
the race’s Individual Time Trial is levard. From there, riders travel due south
contested in the San Jose area. First-time onto Hale Avenue and finish back on Mon-
race city Morgan Hill hosts the start and terey Road.
finish of the “Race of Truth” where riders
take off individually in a race against the The Time Trial is a valuable day where the
clock. The 21.6-mile course features one leaderboard can see dramatic chang-
moderate climb, while both the start and es as every second counts. Riders with
finish are within a few feet of each other top times coming out of the day will still
on Monterey Road. As always, wind could have to defend their positions over the
be a factor on the route. The riders head next three stages, including the grueling
out of Morgan Hill on Dunne Avenue, con- Stage 6 and the HC climb up the Kings-
necting to Oak Glen Road around the bury Grade.

SAN JOSE / MORGAN HILL > SAN JOSE / MORGAN HILL [INDIVIDUAL TIME TRIAL] / WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 2018 / 21.6 MI / 34.7 KM
STAGE 4 / WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 2018
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SAN JOSE / MORGAN HILL
[INDIVIDUAL TIME TRIAL]
21.6 MI / 34.7 KM
STAGE 4
43
101m SAN JOSE / MORGAN HILL (Monterey Rd)
109m SAN JOSE / MORGAN HILL

222m Intermediate point
0 10.1 21.6mi
0 16.2 34.7km
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WHERE TO WATCH IN MORGAN HILL

The 2018 Amgen Tour of California’s Individual Time Trial returns for the third time to
San Jose and the outskirts of Silicon Valley. The start and finish feature the new host
city of Morgan Hill. This year’s “Race of Truth” is a scenic, 21-mile route that includes
one sizeable climb followed by two precipitous descents. Contested in the backcoun-
try, wind could be a factor on the route, but one thing is for certain, the rider coming in
with the best condition, position, and handling skills will prevail. With the riders parad-
ing through one by one, Stage 4 is the best opportunity to see each individual rider in
their element.
Out of the gate, riders
head uphill. After an im-
mediate right turn, they
are under the watch-
ful gaze of El Toro hill
looming ahead. Lucky
for them, they make
a slight left at Dewitt
Avenue to circumnavi-
gate this menacing foe.
While El Toro is not hike-
able, there are several
points along the race
route for the energetic
spectator who wants a
truly unique experience
and vantage point. For
those willing to make
the effort, the Coyote
Valley Open Space Pre-
serve rewards spectators with a 180-degree bird’s eye view of the race course and the
lush Santa Cruz Mountains to the west. The preserve essentially lies in the middle of
the time trial loop.
Skirting El Toro, the race continues to climb into the foothills. Past Chesbro Reservoir,
the peloton rapidly approaches the high point of the stage at the 10-mile mark. While
the ascents are another strategic place to watch the riders, they also offer unparalleled
hiking opportunities into the hinterland.
Once riders pass the turnoff to Rancho Cañada del Oro, they begin their short climb
to the Stage’s pinnacle at 728 feet. This is followed by three miles of steep downhills.
Short but sweet, the drop gives riders a chance to rest tired legs in preparation for the
final 8 miles of false flat. On the run-in to the finish, the caravan of riders may begin to
notice the increasing charm of Morgan Hill. At exactly the “1-kilometer” banner sits the
jewel of Morgan Hill – the stately Villa Mira Monte. Listed on the National Register of
Historic Places, this almost southern rendition of a Victorian literally tells the history of
this community.

MORGAN HILL
The City of Morgan Hill is proud to
host the Amgen Tour of California!
Welcome riders and fans to our
dynamic downtown. Discover
a diverse mix of shops,
restaurants, wineries
and more!
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STAGE 5 MEN THURSDAY, MAY 17 | STOCKTON TO ELK GROVE

TERRAIN Rolling
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F
or the Amgen Tour of California’s The stage takes the riders northeast into
final three stages, the men share the historic California Gold Rush region
a spotlight with the Amgen Tour around Amador County, Buena Vista and
of California Women’s Race empow- the town of Ione. With just one small climb
ered with SRAM. About an hour after the on the 110-mile stage, the peloton will be
women kick off their Stage 1 start in Elk looking forward to a flat and fast day that
Grove, the men set out from the start line will most certainly see the teams posi-
in Stockton. Like Long Beach, Stockton tioning their sprinters for an exciting fin-
hasn’t seen the peloton for 11 years but is ish in Elk Grove at the new Aquatic Center
excited to return with a course that starts and Commons on Civic Center Drive.
at Stockton Arena near the waterfront.

STAGE 5 / THURSDAY, MAY 17, 2018

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109.7 MI / 176.5 KM
STOCKTON > ELK GROVE / THURSDAY, MAY 17, 2018 / 109.7 MI / 176.5 KM
STAGE 5
49
(0.5mi / 0.7km at 7.9%)
5m STOCKTON (Waterloo Rd)
240m Pardee Dam Rd summit

60m Clements Rd Sprint
15m ELK GROVE

40m Hagood
0 18.9 42.2 55.9 78 109.7mi

0 30.5 68 90 125.5 176.5km
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WHERE TO WATCH IN STOCKTON AND ELK GROVE

As the Amgen Tour of California’s Stage 5 gets underway, the Amgen Tour of California
Women’s Race empowered with SRAM riders begin their race and traverse the Califor-
nia Delta region, starting and finishing in Elk Grove. For fans, the result is double the fun
and double the excitement where the routes overlap.
The men’s race should prove to be a day for the sprinters as the 110-mile stage fea-
tures just over 2,500 feet of climbing and only one notable ascent. The stage sets out
from the Downtown Stockton Waterfront, adjacent to the Stockton Arena and Banner
Island Ballpark, home of the Stockton Ports baseball team.
From California’s inland port city of Stockton, the race heads northeast on State Route
88, passing little known farms and vineyards along the way. The area comprises the
northern reaches of the
immensely productive San
Joaquin Valley, the “food
basket of the world.” The
region is well-known, but
it is less known for the
wide variety of products
raised here. Less than one
mile before turning into
the Sierra foothills is Leg-
acy Ranch. The Ranch is a
horse farm specializing in
the breeding and training
of competitive thorough-
bred stallions.
A right turn onto State
Route 12 points the pelo-
ton in the direction of Amador County’s gold country around Buena Vista and the town
of Ione. Skirting this historic town of just under 8,000 residents, Ione’s iconic “castle” is
clearly distinguished over the treetops. Old Ione was founded as a Gold Rush town in
1849. Even today, the town’s three-block downtown remains true to this heritage with
intricate but delicate classic wild west facades.
The race continues to descend from Ione, meandering into Sacramento County for
a fast finish into Elk Grove. Ten miles from the finish, the course levels off and turns
north for the final run-in, coming within arm’s reach of the women’s course and the
lovely Cosumnes River Preserve. Bring a bike to manageably navigate between both
races and the Preserve’s Visitor Center, not even 3 miles away. The Preserve is a force
of nature – a vast, 50,000-acre conservation area that honors the last free-flowing river
in the San Joaquin Valley. As a result, its waters form a broad watershed that is filled
with a diversity of birds and plants that benefit from the river’s annual floods and rarely
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STAGE 6 MEN FRIDAY, MAY 18 | FOLSOM TO SOUTH LAKE TAHOE

TERRAIN Mountain
Presented by:
T
ypically featured as an Amgen Tour ers travel 122 miles, climbing more than
of California time trial stage, cycling 16,000 feet with four KOMs, including the
centric Folsom, hosts a stage start Kingsbury Grade for the first time in the
for the first time in 2018. Folsom has been men’s race. The elevation in Folsom is
the host of prestigious winners including just 275 feet. During the stage, the racers
Bradley Wiggins (2014) and Rohan Den- reach nearly 8,600 feet as they crest Car-
nis (2016), who have both worn the Tour son Pass and finish in South Lake Tahoe
de France leader’s jersey during their at Heavenly Mountain Resort at an eleva-
careers. tion of 6,600 feet. South Lake Tahoe has
been a staple destination for the Amgen
For 2018, this daunting stage starts with a Tour of California women’s race each year
pass of Folsom’s newly completed Johnny since 2015 but hosts a men’s stage finish
Cash Trail. Then the fun begins. The rid- for only a second time.

0
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32.5
20.2
555m PLACERVILLE
2018
41
25.5
690m Cedar Ravine Rd summit
(2mi / 3.3km at 4.6%)
56.5
35.1
1,030m Sly Park Rd summit
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65
40.4
1,235m Mormon Emigrant Tr summit
(1.6mi / 2.7km at 6.9%)
122.1 MI / 196.5 KM
62.4
2,245m Feed and litter zone
100.5
STAGE 6 / FRIDAY, MAY 18, 2018
117
72.7
2,432m Kirkwood summit
(2.4mi / 3.9km at 6.3%)
FOLSOM > SOUTH LAKE TAHOE
79.8
128.5
2,615m Carson Pass summit
(2.9mi / 4.7km at 4.6%)
152
94.4
1,742m WOODFORDS
1,469m Sheridan
169.5
105.3
|NEVADA
2,235m Daggett summit
(7.8mi / 12.7km at 6.1%)
1,922m California State limit
186 192.5
115.6 119.6
2,022m SOUTH LAKE TAHOE
(1mi / 1.7km at 5.9%)
122.1mi
196.5km
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STAGE 6 FOLSOM > SOUTH LAKE TAHOE / FRIDAY, MAY 18, 2018 / 122.1 MI / 196.5 KM

PHOTO: JIM SAFFORD/AEG
WHERE TO WATCH IN FOLSOM AND SOUTH LAKE TAHOE

Having hosted the Individual Time Trial on two occasions, the City of Folsom has been
a fantastic partner of the Amgen Tour of California. For the 2018 race, they commence
the start of what is guaranteed to be a memorable Stage 6. From the beginning of
the stage, the route heads uphill. Over the course 122 miles, the peloton climbs nearly
16,000 feet, even finishing uphill at the Heavenly Mountain Resort in South Lake Tahoe.
The race processes out of Folsom near the city’s newly completed Johnny Cash Trail,
a unique 3-mile pedestrian and bike path that honors the memory of Johnny Cash and
his historic 1968 performance at Folsom Prison. Turning right at Legacy Park, the riders
start their uphill trek into gold country. Twenty-three miles into the Sierra Nevada foot-
hills is historic Placerville. Originally known as Hangtown, Placerville was the epicenter
of the 1948 Gold Rush, with places like Sutter’s Mill not far away. The entire town is a
California Historical Landmark.
Not 20 miles up from Placerville, the peloton makes a right turn onto the historic Mor-
mon Emigrant Trail. The Tour follows this same route for the next 60 miles into Nevada.
The Trail is marked with history and breathtaking scenery. In 1848, about 50 members
of the famed Mormon Battalion from Sutter’s Fort decided to rejoin their families in
Utah. With the usual passes further north still covered with snow in early May, the
group decided to try a different route, one further south and previously explored by Kit
Carson four years earlier. Setting off from the present-day location of Jenkinson Lake,
the Battalion cleared a new trail that would become a preferred alternate route for new
migrants heading west. Now the world’s best cyclists retrace this route, passing many
roadside markers along the way.
Forty miles after turning onto the Emigrant Trail, the race comes to the highest point
of the stage and the Tour, just under 8,600 feet at the crest of Carson Pass. As majestic
and green it is in summer, Highway 88 is a winter wonderland between November and
April. After the final of four KOMs at the Kingsbury Grade, the riders descend into the
year-round destination of South Lake Tahoe, crossing back into California to make one
final uphill push to finish at the Heavenly resort.

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2018 Amgen Tour of California Men’s Stage 6 Start.
STAGE 7 MEN SATURDAY, MAY 19 | SACRAMENTO

TERRAIN Rolling
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acramento welcomes the Amgen is a sprinter’s paradise – no KOMs and
Tour of California for the ninth time. virtually no elevation gain. Race fans will
The festivities start with the men be rewarded with the peloton barreling
rolling across the iconic Tower Bridge into down L Street to the finish line and the
race-friendly West Sacramento. An hour start of three loops around the infamous
later, the women begin their final stage of Capitol Circuit to conclude the 2018 event
a three-day race with the Capitol circuit. in the shadow of California’s State Capitol
building. Sacramento has never failed to
Passing through West Sacramento, the deliver one of the most exciting race fin-
men follow the Sacramento River into the ishes on the WorldTour calendar, and the
city of Woodland and into Yolo County. week’s big winners will be recognized in
After a quick sprint in Winters, the race a special ceremony immediately following
turns east toward the final finish back in the race.
Sacramento. This nearly 90-mile stage

0
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88.9 MI / 143 KM
SACRAMENTO
62
38.5
35m WINTERS
SACRAMENTO >
67.5
41.9
SATURDAY, MAY 19, 2018
20m WOODLAND
97.5
60.5
10m Right onto 9th St
10m SACRAMENTO (1st crossing of the finish line)
10m SACRAMENTO (2nd crossing of the finish line)
10m SACRAMENTO (3rd crossing of the finish line)
80.4 82.3 84.5 86.6

129.5 132.5 136 139.5
10m SACRAMENTO
88.9mi
143km
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STAGE 7 SACRAMENTO > SACRAMENTO / SATURDAY, MAY 19, 2018 / 88.9 MI / 143 KM

WHERE TO WATCH IN SACRAMENTO

Once again, Sacramento shows us why the city is regarded as one of the most
sports-friendly cities in the U.S. This is the Amgen Tour of California’s ninth year in the
Golden State Capitol and each year is more thrilling than the last. For the men, this
stage is for the sprinters – flat and fast, and finishing with three loops around the in-
famous Capitol Circuit. Only an hour after the men start, the women begin their final
stage on the circuit. Sacramento has never failed to furnish one of the most exciting
race finishes on the WorldTour calendar.
After starting in the shadow of the Capitol building itself, the peloton begins their neu-
tral start parading down the Capitol Mall. It’s not long before they reach the Sacramen-
to River and are making a portage across the historic Tower Bridge. Standing tall in a
mustard yellow veil, the bridge serves as the gateway to downtown Sacramento and
is one of the city’s most iconic features. It opened in November 1935 for trains, cars,
and pedestrians. It was the first vertical lift bridge in California and certainly the most
beautiful. It is also guaranteed to make an excellent photographic backdrop when the
peloton crosses the span – twice.
Once on the western bank of the Sacramento River, the Tour traverses the rural roads
of Yolo County into Woodland and Winters. This is a legitimate agricultural heartland
tour of this famed farm-to-table region.
Back in Sacramento, the peloton finishes on three laps of the Capitol Circuit. Along the
way, they pass some of the city’s best highlights, including a few of its famed neigh-
borhoods. Heading north on 18th Street, the race gets intimate with the trendy district
of Midtown. With Capitol Park on one end and Sutter’s Fort on the other, Midtown is
a great place to venture out beyond the touristy spots. For locals, this not even one
square mile area is just as known for its historic Victorian and Craftsmen homes as it is
for its boutique eateries, bookstores, and coffee shops.

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roasted coffee and
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and more. It’s all happening here and now.
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AMGEN TOUR OF CALIFORNIA / WOMEN’S STAGE 1
STAGE 1 WOMEN THURSDAY, MAY 17 | ELK GROVE

TERRAIN Flat
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T
he 2018 Amgen Tour of California After departing the new outdoor com-
Women’s Race empowered with plex, the race heads west then south to
SRAM opens in the City of Elk Grove. the Sacramento River and the California
The city made its first appearance last Delta region. This is a 77.1-mile day with
year as the start of the third stage of the two sprints and no Queen of the Moun-
women’s race. This time, the stage begins tain climbs (QOMs) – a very fast and flat
and ends in front of the brand new Aquat- route that should guarantee a day for the
ic Center and Commons on Civic Center sprinters and an exciting finish back in Elk
Drive. Grove. Soon after, the finish of the men’s
Stage 5 will come down Civic Center Drive
a half mile away.

STAGE 1 / THURSDAY, MAY 17, 2018

ELK GROVE > ELK GROVE
77.1 MI / 124 KM
ELK GROVE > ELK GROVE / THURSDAY, MAY 17, 2018 / 77.1 MI / 124 KM
STAGE 1
83
5m ELK GROVE (Franklin Blvd)
5m ELK GROVE (Railways crossing)

10m CLARKSBURG
15m ELK GROOVE

5m THORNTON
0 11.8 38.5 56.5 72.4 77.1mi

0 19 62 91 116.5 124km
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WHERE TO WATCH IN ELK GROVE

The opening stage for the Amgen Tour of California Women’s Race empowered with
SRAM returns to the City of Elk Grove. Starting and finishing in front of the new Aquatic
Center and Commons, the women’s race winds through one of Elk Grove’s newer res-
idential areas before turning south onto Franklin Boulevard and into the San Joaquin
Valley and the California Delta region. The stage tours several of the area’s beautiful
riverbank and wetlands, hugging the Sacramento River, along this flat and fast nearly
80-mile route.
Only 13 miles into the stage, the peloton passes the pristine and unpredictable Cos-
umnes – the last free-flowing river of California’s fruitful Central Valley. Amid this un-
spoiled landscape is the Cosumnes River Preserve, which the riders get to see up-
close. Spend time exploring the Preserve’s many trails, and bring a bike because only
three miles away, the men’s race makes a final turn before entering Elk Grove.
Passing the Preserve, the race continues south another five miles before crossing In-
terstate 5, turning around to head north and then west towards the small town of
Walnut Grove. The race continues past Walnut Grove and traverses up and down the
banks of the Sacramento River. Heading north on the river’s west bank, the riders pass
Clarksburg and its Old Sugar Mill, as well as many vineyards.
W W W. H I D O W. C O M

UNEXPECTED
EXPERIENCES
BUILT DAILY
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STAGE 2 WOMEN FRIDAY, MAY 18 | SOUTH LAKE TAHOE

TERRAIN Mountain
Presented by:
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or a second year, the Amgen Tour of on a loop through the Washoe Reserva-
California Women’s Race empowered tion before heading northeast into Neva-
with SRAM contests the high-altitude da. A left turn takes the peloton north on
Queen Stage in South Lake Tahoe, which Kingsbury Grade. The “Grade” had never
features one of the biggest climbs on the been attempted in any previous Amgen
UCI Women’s WorldTour. The riders head Tour of California until last year, when the
west from Heavenly Mountain Resort for women demolished it. This 8-mile climb
the start of this 67.1-mile stage and turn gains 2,700 feet in elevation, rises an av-
south on CA-89 to travel over the 7,740-foot erage of 6%, with riders encountering the
summit of Luther Pass where they meet the second QOM at 7,400 feet. The descent
first of the day’s three QOM climbs. back to South Lake Tahoe provides beau-
tiful views of the lake and the surround-
A quick descent delivers the riders into ing mountains. One final QOM awaits – a
the spectacular Carson River Basin and climb to the finish back at Heavenly.

STAGE 2 / FRIDAY, MAY 18, 2018

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE > SOUTH LAKE TAHOE
67.1 MI / 108 KM
206
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50 Keller Rd Gardnerville
Camp 2 899 m
Richardson East Peak 395
Lake Valley Mottsville Ln
89
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2 800 m
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2 400 m 89
2 200 m 88
2 000 m
1 800 m 1.5 km
1 400 m 1.5 mi
89
(7.8mi / 12.7km at 6.1%)
(4.1mi / 6.6km at 6%)
2,356m Hwy 89 summit
(1mi / 1.7km at 5.9%)

2,235m Daggett summit
1,922m California State limit

1,557m Feed and litter zone
1,742m WOODFORDS
1,469m Sheridan
0 13.7 23.9 32 50.6 60.9 64.6 67.1mi

0 22 38.5 51.5 81.5 98 104 108km
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WHERE TO WATCH IN SOUTH LAKE TAHOE

The race takes to the high mountains once again for Stage 2. This stage produced an
epic result in 2017 and will surely live up to expectations in 2018. The 67.1-mile route
features three QOMs, including the 7,740-foot summit of Luther Pass and the now leg-
endary Kingsbury Grade.
From the start in South Lake Tahoe on Pioneer Road, the peloton heads further south
to meet-up with Highway 89. Not even 10 miles from the start, the riders come to the
base of Luther Pass. It’s a great place to see the race as well as dip one’s toes into the
scenic wonders that South Tahoe has to offer. It’s impossible to visit Tahoe and not
explore its expansive menu of hikes that take you off the beaten path.
At the descent of the Luther Pass climb, the peloton embarks on a short loop in Dia-
mond Valley and through the tiny community of Woodfords. The inaugural route of the
Pony Express passed through Woodfords and established a remount station before
making the final push over the Sierras.
After the second QOM at the 7,400-foot Kingsbury Grade, the descent back to South
Lake Tahoe is both short and harrowing, yet rewards riders and spectators with breath-
taking views. The peloton continues through Stateline and to the final QOM – the finish
at Heavenly.
STAGE 3 WOMEN SATURDAY, MAY 19 | SACRAMENTO CIRCUIT RACE

TERRAIN Flat
Presented by:
A
fast, fan-friendly circuit awaits The 2.2-mile course features six turns
the riders on the final day in what with the riders completing 20 laps, start-
has become a tradition in Califor- ing and finishing in the same spot at the
nia’s State capital of Sacramento. At first base of the State Capitol Building. The fin-
glance it seems like a flat, short circuit ish of the Sacramento Circuit is a flat, half-
wouldn’t be ideal for determining the gen- mile straight-away down L Street to cross
eral classification winner, but fans have the line at 11th Street. This 90-minute
been treated to a surprise in the past few race begins shortly after the departure
years. Both Trixi Worrack (2015) and Anna of the men’s Stage 7. Both races crown
van der Breggen (2017) won overall race their overall champions following stage
titles by taking sprint time bonuses on conclusions.
the final circuits of Sacramento.

0
0
10m SACRAMENTO
|CALIFORNIA
17.5
10.9
10m SACRAMENTO (5th crossing of the finish line)
43.5 MI / 70 KM
35
21.7
STAGE 3 / SATURDAY, MAY 19, 2018
SACRAMENTO > SACRAMENTO
52.5
32.6
10m SACRAMENTO
70km
43.5mi
95
STAGE 3 SACRAMENTO > SACRAMENTO / SATURDAY, MAY 19, 2018/ 43.5 MI / 70 KM

WHERE TO WATCH IN SACRAMENTO

Sacramento’s Capitol Circuit has earned a reputation as one of the fastest and most
technical courses in the country. This flat, 2.2-mile course features some of the best
cultural highlights that the city has to offer, from historical landmarks to trendy neigh-
borhoods and of course the Capitol building itself. Whatever your preference, this stage
of the Amgen Tour of California Women’s Race empowered with SRAM promises to be
90-minutes of pure exhilaration.
Sacramento is a mix of old and new, both of which make it a vibrant city of historical
character merged with modern trends. The circuit’s first taste of this is at the second
turn onto N Street. Beyond the dense canopy of trees shading the street is the Leland
Stanford Mansion State Historic Park. The park may be less than one acre in size, but it
contains an unrivaled historical and architectural treasure.
Continuing down N Street, the riders pass the historic Blue Anchor Building and West-
minster Presbyterian Church before turning away from the Capitol and into some of
Sacramento’s adjacent neighborhoods. Coming back north on 18th Street, the race
enters the trendy district of Midtown.
With the start and finish in one spot, the tree-lined straightaway down L Street along
the Capitol complex is an ideal place to watch both races.

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or more than a decade, the Am- of California, Amgen scientists and staff
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2017 RESULTS & PAST WINNERS
PRIZE WINNERS PAST WINNERS

2017 > 582.8 mi / 938 km
596.2 mi
Overall individual classification on time 2006 Floyd LANDIS
959.6 km
1 George BENNETT in 22h54’38’’ 602.8 mi
2007 Levi LEIPHEIMER
2 Rafal MAJKA at 35’’ 970.2 km
649.9 mi
3 Andrew TALANSKY at 36’’ 2008 Levi LEIPHEIMER
1,046 km
Overall points classification / Sprints 780.4 mi

2009 Levi LEIPHEIMER
1,256 km
Peter SAGAN
810.2 mi
2010 Michael ROGERS
1,304 km
Best young rider classification
588.0 mi
Lachlan MORTON 2011 Chris HORNER
946.4 km
737.5 mi
Best climber classification / King of the Mountain 2012 Robert GESINK
1,184.1 km
Daniel Alexander JARAMILLO Tejay 728.6 mi
2013
VAN GARDEREN 1,172.7 km
General team classification 710.1 mi
2014 Bradley WIGGINS
TEAM SKY 1,142.8 km
707.1 mi
2015 Peter SAGAN
Most Courageous Rider 1,138 km
Ben WOLFE 779.0 mi
2016 Julian ALAPHILIPPE
1,253.8 km
582.8 mi
2017 George BENNETT
938 km
© Getty Images / E. Shaw

2017 RESULTS & PAST WINNERS
PRIZE WINNERS PAST WINNERS

2017 > 256.6 mi / 413 km
Brooke Criterium,
Overall individual classification on time 2008
MILLER Santa Rosa
1 Anna VAN DER BREGGEN in 10h47’33’’ Emilia Criterium,
2009
2 Katie HALL at 1’’ FAHLIN Santa Rosa
Coryn Criterium,
3 Arlenis SIERRA at 31’’ 2010
RIVERA Sacramento
Kristin
Overall points classification / Sprints 2011 ITT, Solvang
ARMSTRONG
Arlenis SIERRA
Kristin
2012 ITT, Bakersfield
ARMSTRONG
Best young rider classification
Evelyn
Arlenis SIERRA 2013 ITT, San Jose
STEVENS
Carmen Circuit race,
Best climber classification / Queen of the Mountain 2014
SMALL Sacramento
Katie HALL Trixi 157.7 mi / 253.8 km
2015
WORRACK 3 stages
General team classification Megan 197.8 mi / 318.3 km
2016
UNITEDHEALTHCARE PRO CYCLING GUARNIER 4 stages
Anna VAN DER 256.6 mi / 413 km
2017
Most Courageous Rider BREGGEN 4 stages
Lizzie WILLIAMS
Shaw
/ Ezra
ages
tty Im
© Ge
© Getty Images / Ezra Shaw

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Race Taking the Stars,

OFFICIAL 2018 PROGRAM

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LEGENDARY PERFORMANCE MEETS LEGENDARY PERFORMERS.

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For more information about Amgen, our pioneering science

Amgen is a proud sponsor of

©2017 Amgen Inc. All rights reserved.

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OFFICIAL RACE JERSEYS

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And while the “King of California” may

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“Being in America, winning a WorldTour

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