The 2013 Amgen Tour of California got underway in Escondido under blistering hot conditions that saw the peloton go up the East Grade of Palomar Mountain. We captured the action on the steep Cole Grade, which is has a 9 % gradient, as the riders went for the final KOM points of the day. Full …

The start list for the 2013 Amgen Tour of California was announced today by AEG, presenter of the race. With 128 riders from 16 elite professional cycling teams, this world-class roster (attached) promises to bring exciting competition to the eighth annual Amgen Tour of California, which kicks off this Sunday, May 12, in Escondido, Calif. …

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 …

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 …

Amgen’s Breakaway From Cancer Elite Masters Cycling team will once again be riding each stage of the upcoming Amgen Tour of California, America’s greatest race. The team hits each stage route before the pro peloton to promote awareness for Amgen’s Breakaway from Cancer® initiative. Breakaway from Cancer® is a complimentary component to Amgen’s sponsorship of …

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When the 2013 Amgen Tour of California begins Sunday, May 12, cycling fans in more than 200 countries and territories will once again have the opportunity to tune in to the action and excitement on NBC and NBC Sports Network as well as via the race’s exclusive international network of broadcast partners. Kicking off their …