Tahoe South Press Releases
Amgen Tour of California Returns to South Lake Tahoe For Men’s Stage 2 Finish, May 13, 2019
Dec. 5, 2018 (LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev.) – The Amgen Tour of California, America’s premier cycling event, returns to South Lake Tahoe for the Men’s Stage 2 finish from Rancho Cordova at Heavenly Mountain Resort, May 13, 2019. (www.tahoesouth.com)
AEG, owner, and presenter of The Amgen Tour of California, today announced the route for the 14th edition of the competition. The world’s best male cyclists will contest 750+ miles of roadways, highways, and coastlines from Sacramento to Pasadena, for seven stages, May 12-18, 2019. This year’s course will highlight the distinct beauty of Northern, Central and Southern California. The 2019 host cities feature the return of fan and race team town favorites like South Lake Tahoe, long-time veterans like Sacramento and Pasadena, and the first-time start in Rancho Cordova.
The annual Amgen Tour of California events carries the distinction of being the only U.S. races on the UCI WorldTour calendar and have helped launch some of today’s star cyclists while continuing to attract the best competitors and teams in the world. With seven new courses between them, the event’s legacy as an international platform for both men’s and women’s racing will hold a special significance this year as Olympic hopefuls gear up for Tokyo 2020.
“Tahoe South and our partners look forward to showcasing our home as a leading cycling destination to a worldwide audience of recreational enthusiasts through these cycling stars,” said Carol Chaplin, president, and CEO of the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority. “These elite athletes serve as an inspiration to our community, schools, amateur athletes and future Olympians.”
2019 RACE SCHEDULE
Amgen Tour of California (Men’s Race)
Sunday, May 12 Stage 1 Sacramento
Monday, May 13 Stage 2 Rancho Cordova to South Lake Tahoe
Tuesday, May 14 Stage 3 WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca to Morro Bay
Wednesday, May 15 Stage 4 San Jose (Time Trial)
Thursday, May 16 Stage 5 Pismo Beach to Ventura
Friday, May 17 Stage 6 Ontario to Mt. Baldy
Saturday, May 18 Stage 7 Santa Clarita to Pasadena
Host City information and a highlight video are available at www.amgentourofcalifornia.com
or https://youtu.be/9EumaLheLe8 (downloadable HD press version at www.amgentourofcalifornia.com/media).
The Amgen Tour of California is designed to cover a variety of terrain, allowing diverse specialists in the peloton to shine throughout the week. Several fast and flat sections are on tap in Sacramento, Morgan Hill and Pasadena catering to sprinters – as well as a start overlooking the famous Laguna Seca motor speedway. Climbers will face challenges in South Lake Tahoe, the Diablo Mountain Range outside Stockton with its 4,4,625-foot elevation, and on multiple ascents between Pismo Beach and Ventura. Fans and teams alike will count down to the men’s and women’s Queen Stages from Ontario to Mt. Baldy, featuring a grueling 26-mile fan-favorite climb to the summit finish, a day that will shake up the leaderboard and can make or break the quest for overall victory.
“The Amgen Tour of California continues to serve as an international postcard for the state, showcasing the beauty and diversity of California – and the 2019 host cities certainly reflect that,” said Kristin Klein, president of the Amgen Tour of California and executive vice president of AEG Sports. “We look forward to hosting a dynamic and engaging race, which will feature an all-star peloton, continuing the tradition of delivering one of the most exciting sporting events in the country.”
For the past five years, Tahoe South has hosted an Amgen Tour of California event thereby reinforcing its scenic splendor and reputation as a leader in outdoor recreation, entertainment, and dining by national media outlets including Good Morning America, Travelocity, Orbitz, USA Today, ESPN The Magazine.
South Lake Tahoe is renowned for several summer biking events, trails and a BMX bike park that opened summer 2015. The annual America’s Most Beautiful Bike Ride circumnavigates the lake, early-June. The annual Tour de Tahoe Bike Big Blue Race, mid-Sept., offers another chance to circle Tahoe’s 72-mile shoreline also described as “America’s Most Beautiful Drive.”
For sponsorship or expo opportunities: amgentourofcalifornia.com/sponsorship. For real-time updates on events, promotions, packages, conditions and events in Tahoe South visit http://tahoesouth.com.
South Lake Tahoe Media Contact:
Jennifer Boyd
775-588-2412
jennifer@weidingerpr.com
Amgen Media Contacts:
Michael Roth, AEG
213-742-7155
mroth@aegworldwide.com
Josh Levitt, Canvas Blue
213-335-5671
JLevitt@canvasblue.com
The Amgen Tour of California cyclists will contest 750+ miles of roadways, highways and coastlines from Sacramento to Pasadena, May 12-18. Photo credit: First Tracks Production/Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority
The Men’s Stage 2 finish from Rancho Cordova to South Lake Tahoe will take place at Heavenly Mountain Resort, May 13. Photo credit: Brian William /Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority
About the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority
Set at 6,300 feet, South Lake Tahoe combines two strikingly different worlds: spectacular natural beauty and desirable resort amenities. The combination of outdoor summer activities includes hiking, biking, kayaking, golfing, swimming, fishing and boat cruises along with 24-hour nightclubs, fine dining, gaming and entertainment. For information about lodging, recreation and family packages at Lake Tahoe South Shore, call the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority, 1-800-AT-TAHOE (1-800-288-2463) or go to www.TahoeSouth.com.
About the Amgen Tour of California
The Amgen Tour of California and the Amgen Women's Race empowered with SRAM are Tour de France-style cycling road races created and presented by AEG. Running concurrently, the races challenges the world's top professional cycling teams to compete along demanding courses that traverses hundreds of miles of California's iconic highways, byways and coastlines each spring. The teams chosen to participate have included Olympic medalists, Tour de France contenders, and World Champions, and award important, world-ranking points to the top finishers. More information is available at amgentourofcalifornia.com.
About Amgen
Amgen is committed to unlocking the potential of biology for patients suffering from serious illnesses by discovering, developing, manufacturing and delivering innovative human therapeutics. This approach begins by using tools like advanced human genetics to unravel the complexities of disease and understand the fundamentals of human biology.
Amgen focuses on areas of high unmet medical need and leverages its biologics manufacturing expertise to strive for solutions that improve health outcomes and dramatically improve people's lives. A biotechnology pioneer since 1980, Amgen has grown to be the world's largest independent biotechnology company, has reached millions of patients around the world and is developing a pipeline of medicines with breakaway potential.
About AEG
Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, AEG is the world’s leading sports and live entertainment company. With offices on five continents, AEG operates in the following business segments: AEG Facilities, which is affiliated with or owns, manages or consults with more than 120 preeminent arenas, stadiums, theaters, clubs and convention centers around the world including STAPLES Center, The O2 Arena, the Sprint Center, and the Mercedes-Benz Arenas; AEG Live, which is dedicated to all aspects of live contemporary music performances, including producing and promoting global and regional concert tours, music and special events and world-renowned festivals; AEG Real Estate, which develops world-class venues, as well as major sports and entertainment districts like STAPLES Center and L.A. LIVE; AEG Sports, which is the world’s largest operator of sports franchises and high-profile sporting events; and AEG Global Partnerships, which oversees worldwide sales and servicing of sponsorships including naming rights, premium seating and other strategic partnerships. Through its worldwide network of venues, a portfolio of powerful sports and music brands, AXS.com ticketing platform, AXS cable television channel and its integrated entertainment districts, AEG entertains more than 100 million guests annually. More information about AEG can be found at www.aegworldwide.com.
