amgen tour of california

Super Fans, including Santa Claus, came out in droves to cheer on the riders as they crested the KOM at the Amgen Tour of California’s epic Mt. Baldy stage in 2012.  Apparently, Santa made Aussie Robbie McEwen’s naughty list when he popped out in front of his gruppetto and Robbie decided to give him a …

This season TEAM SoCalCross lost grant funding from the SCNCA, which helped Junior and U23 Cyclocross riders with their expenses to compete at the National Cyclocross Championships. To help with funding, a fundraiser by TEAM SoCalCross has been set up where donations can be made to help the riders travel to and compete in the Cyclocross National …

With rain looming overhead, riders looking for upgrade points before the “real” race season gets underway  competed in the final “Upgrade Race” at the Off Season Crit Upgrade Point Series in Ontario last Sunday. Both CBR and Majestic Cycling each put on an Upgrade Series which consisted of three races each during the off season. …

Privately-Funded L.A. program expected to reach 4,000 bikes and 400 stations; System to be fully connective to Bike Nation installations in Anaheim, Fullerton and Long Beach Bike Nation announced today its plans for its 2013 rollout of Los Angeles’ first major bike share program. The system will officially launch in Downtown in April 2013. Last …

AEG, presenter of the Amgen Tour of California professional road cycling race, has unveiled the official race jersey and uniform partner for 2013, Champion System. Champion System is a worldwide leader in custom technical apparel, with distinctive and stylish garments worn by Olympians, National and World Champions, and recreational athletes of all levels. The custom …

USA Cycling has announced the eight teams registered as men’s continental teams in the United States as well as the three U.S.-based squads registered as UCI women’s teams for the 2013 racing season. The eight teams are in addition to the two U.S.-based UCI ProTeams (BMC Racing Team and Garmin Sharp) and the two professional …