The 2013 Amgen Tour of California will kick off race week with the first official press event – the annual pre-race press conference featuring race officials, sponsors and athletes who will participate in the professional road cycling race, now in its eighth year. Since the inaugural race in 2006, the Amgen Tour of California has …

Cannondale has gone digital and will launch the Cannondale Gazette California Edition for the Amgen Tour of California. In partnership with Peloton Magazine, Cannondale has brought the excitement of Cannondale Pro Cycling and the race to fans all over the world. The free digital newspaper will be available for download on May 8 at cannondale.com/california and …

The Dana Point Grand Prix is such a great race to photograph that we have included some additional Photo Highlights from the day. A full Photo Gallery from most categories is available for purchase at EchelonDesignPhoto.com. Video from the Pro Men’s Race Photos ©  Christy Nicholson / EchelonDesignPhoto.com [SlideDeck2 id=8739]

It was another great weekend for cyclists and cycling fans to get out enjoy several great events, including the Barrio Logan Grand Prix, which played host to the Junior Championships, the Dana Point Grand Prix, which included the NCC John Johnson Pro Men’s Classic, and the always popular Rosarito Ensenada Bike Ride in Mexico. Below are the results …

Watch the race action from the Dana Point Grand Prix NCC Pro Men’s race, the John Johnson Pro Men’s Classic.  With $15,000 up for grabs it was a battle to the line that saw Shane Kline (Smart Stop pb Mountain Khakis) win just ahead of Justin Williams (MRI by Monster Media) and Ken Hanson (Optum …

2011 Amgen Tour of California champion Chris Horner will not be able to take the start in Escondido on May 12th. Horner still suffers from his knee problem. Pain and lack of condition make it impossible to compete at the highest level. Chris Horner suffers from an iliotibial band friction syndrome since the end of …