Report & Results: Amgen Tour of California – Jens Voigt Solos to Victory
Taking win number 66 on Thursday, RADIOSHACK LEOPARD TREK’s Jens Voigt sprinted away from the breakaway with 5km to go and won stage five on the 185.7km/115.4mi route from Santa Barbara to Avila Beach stage in the 2013 Amgen Tour of California. Voigt’s winning move came with 5km to go after being part of a …
Gran Fondo Giro d’Italia Pasadena: The Ultimate Cycling Fantasy
While the excitement and the emotions of the Giro d’Italia keep bike enthusiasts dreaming nationwide, it’s time to shape up for the upcoming Gran Fondo Giro d’Italia, a mass pedal fest to be held on Sunday, June 2 in Pasadena! Get ready to roll and go: breathtaking views of the San Gabriel Valley are just the …
Amgen Tour of California: Farrar Clenches First Stage Win in Santa Barbara
On the second of three consecutive courses favoring the sprinters, Team Garmin-Sharp jockeyed for position throughout the final miles, sending sprinter Tyler Farrar (Seattle, Wash.) to his first place podium finish, also the first stage win by an American rider during the 2013 Amgen Tour of California. Farrar also claimed a third place podium spot …
Report & Photos: Into the Cauldron at Devil’s Punchbowl
Even on the best of days, there are few road races more appropriately titled than Devil’s Punchbowl. For decades this high desert event situated among the foothills on the north side of the San Gabriel Mountains has been a true demon. This traditional 16-mile circuit with 1500 feet of climbing per lap is always a …
Photo Gallery: Amgen Tour of California, Stage 3 – Palmdale to Santa Clarita
The 2013 Amgen Tour of California continued with Stage 3, which started in Palmdale and finished in Santa Clarita after going by the scenic Lake Hughes and Castaic Lake. A break that contained Andy Schleck (RadioShack / Nissan) was off for most of the race, but was absorbed by the peloton to allow for a fast and …
Video: Amgen Tour of California – Palmdale to Santa Clarita
The 2013 Amgen Tour of California continued with Stage 3, which started in Palmdale and finished in Santa Clarita. Enjoy the video below as the peloton comes to the line in a fast and wicked field sprint with Peter Sagan (Cannondale Pro Cycling) taking the win. Palmdale to Santa Clarita Report & Results Palmdale to Santa …
