February 8, 2012 – After intense planning and careful consideration, details for the 2012 Amgen Tour of California professional road cycling race have been announced. The 2012 edition of America’s premier cycling race will feature new cities, new challenges for the world-class group of teams and riders, and breathtaking California scenery while returning to some of the fans’ and riders’ favorite California landmarks, including Big Bear Lake and Mt. Baldy. The seventh-annual event will travel more than 750 miles over eight days from May 13 – 20, 2012.
Beginning in three-time race champion Levi Leipheimer’s hometown of Santa Rosa, the 2012 race will wind its way south through redwood-lined country roads and spectacular coastline drives before ending in the City of Angels, Los Angeles. Also, for the first time in race history, Stage 8, the final stage of the race, will begin on one of the most famous streets in one of the most recognized cities in the world, Rodeo Drive and Beverly Hills.
In celebration of the route announcement, each of the 14 Host Cities produced videos highlighting their respective stages which are now posted on the official race website at
www.AmgenTourofCalifornia.com. Each video includes specific route details, as well as individual city highlights, all of which combine to create an exciting first-hand look at what is sure to be a thrilling race.
Drawing the world’s top cyclists, including Tour de France competitors, Olympic medalists and world champions, the Amgen Tour of California is one of most anticipated professional cycling races on the international calendar.
Stage 1: Santa Rosa to Santa Rosa (Sunday, May 13)
Stage 2: San Francisco to Aptos in Santa Cruz County (Monday, May 14)
Stage 3: San Jose to Livermore (Tuesday, May 15)
Stage 4: Sonora to Clovis (Wednesday, May 16)
Stage 5: Bakersfield Individual Time Trial (Thursday, May 17)
Stage 6: Palmdale to Big Bear Lake (Friday, May 18)
Stage 7: Ontario to Mt. Baldy (Saturday, May 19)
Stage 8: Beverly Hills to L.A. LIVE - Los Angeles (Sunday, May 20)