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  1. Tour of California

    The Tour of California (officially sponsored as the Amgen Tour of California) was an annual professional road cycling stage race on the UCI World Tour and USA Cycling Professional Tour that ran from 2006 to 2019. It was the only event on the top-level World Tour in the United States.The eight-day race covered 650-700 miles (1,045-1,126 km) through the U.S. state of California.

  2. After the gold rush: The rise and fall of the Tour of California

    The Tour of California was billed by race organisers as "the largest annual spectator sporting event in California and largest cycling event in North America, drawing over 2 million spectators ...

  3. 14 Years of Golden Moments: a Look Back at The Tour of California

    The statement announcing the cancellation of the Tour of California from promoters Anschutz Entertainment Group, while unfortunate, was not terribly surprising. In fact, for some veteran race watchers, it was long overdue. Despite having no shortage of picturesque and historical race venues throughout the state, this was California, after all.

  4. Tour of California

    In it's 15th edition, the Tour of California will host a Men's seven-stage race and Women's three-stage race over challenging California terrain, this year heading from Northern California to ...

  5. Remembering the Tour of California Through the Years

    Of all the California tourist sites that the Amgen Tour of California visited, none were as world famous as when the riders raced down Hollywood Boulevard past the Grauman's Chinese Theatre. In the 14 years of the race there were many crashes, but none were as frightening as Toms Skujins' high-speed get-off while leading the field down Mt ...

  6. Amgen Tour of California route announcement complete

    The details of the final two stages of the 6th Amgen Tour of California have been released, revealing an epic penultimate stage to Mt. Baldy and a challenging new finale in Thousand Oaks. Today's ...

  7. Tour of California 2019: Results & News

    The 2019 Tour of California was the 14th and perhaps final edition. Procycling was there to experience its atmosphere. Once Upon a Time in the West: Inga Thompson's South American adventure.

  8. Amgen Tour of California statistics and records

    Statistics on Amgen Tour of California. Levi Leipheimer has the most victories in Amgen Tour of California history, winning 3 out of the 14 editions. The last winner is Tadej Pogačar in 2019. With 17 stages, Peter Sagan has the most stagewins.

  9. Tour of California

    The Tour of California was an annual professional road cycling stage race on the UCI World Tour and USA Cycling Professional Tour that ran from 2006 to 2019. It was the only event on the top-level World Tour in the United States. The eight-day race covered 650-700 miles (1,045-1,126 km) through the U.S. state of California.

  10. Tour of California 2019: The Route

    The 2019 Tour of California is played out from 12 May to 18 May. The seven-day stage race includes a summit finish on Mount Baldy and a demanding mountain stage to South Lake Tahoe. Egan Bernal is title holder. The 1st stage is the only race that starts and finishes in the same city.

  11. Amgen Tour of California

    The multi-stage Amgen Tour of California is the largest cycling event in North America and every May the course brings new challenges—gruelling mountain passes, epic coastline views, and dramatic sprint finishes—as well as opportunities for spectators to explore each host city throughout the week. "We want to make the course unique and continue to freshen things up," says Amgen Tour of ...

  12. Tadej Pogacar, 20, claims Amgen Tour of California in historic win

    Tour of California bicycle race stage three winners, from left to right, Arlenis Sierra of Cuba, Elisa Balsamo of Italy, and Leigh Ann Ganzar of the United States stand on the podium at the Rose ...

  13. California Bicycle Rides: Gran Fondos, Centuries & More

    TourOfCalifornia.org covers organized cycling events and personal bicycle rides in California, including gran fondos, centuries & more. TourOfCalifornia.org. Road Cycling. Mountain Biking. Hiking & Backpacking. Climbing ... Tour de Big Bear: Big Bear Lake, CA: 100 mi, 5-10k ft: 08/24/2024: Carmel Valley Double Century: King City, CA: 200 mi ...

  14. 2019 Tour of California

    The 2019 Tour of California was a road cycling stage race that took place between 12 and 18 May 2019 in the United States. It was the 14th edition of the Tour of California and the 24th race of the 2019 UCI World Tour. Teams

  15. Visiting the 21 California Missions (2024 Guide + Map!)

    Mission San Juan Capistrano is known for the return of the swallows. A large flock of American cliff swallows has been coming to nest at the mission in March each year, leaving in October for the south. Sadly, their numbers have dwindled in recent years. Location: 26801 Ortega Hwy, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675.

  16. 10 Best California Tours & Trips 2024/2025

    Browse 159 tours from the best tour operators in California with 1,070 reviews visiting places like Yosemite National Park and San Francisco. Compare & book now! Deals of the Week Solo is the new black Up to 50% OFF. Deals end: 13 May, 2024. 0. Destinations. Destinations. Adventure Styles ...

  17. Best California Tours & Vacations 2024/2025

    Whether you fancy wandering along San Francisco 's coastline, navigating your way past giant waterfalls in Yosemite, or spotting stars in Los Angeles, our California tours are not only full of fun, but full of the best cultural activities the United States has to offer. From appreciating Mother Nature's beauty to marveling at impressive man ...

  18. Tour of California: 8 conclusions from the men's and women's races

    The Tour of California peloton traverses the Golden State's wide-open spaces (Getty) Rise of the young riders. The 2019 Tour of California was a showcase for young talent. The average age of the ...

  19. The 21 Best California Tours

    Tours depart on the hour from downtown's Seaport Village from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the summer and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the winter. Ticket prices start at $44 per adult, $25 for kids ages 4 to ...

  20. California's Great National Parks Tour 2024

    8 Day California Tour to Death Valley, Yosemite, and Sequoia National Parks. Larger-than-life sequoias frame your path through the Land of the Giants - experience the natural wonders of California National Parks. Gain fascinating insight and MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® as you meet a climber within Yosemite National Park to learn first-hand about the ...

  21. California Tours & California Vacation Packages

    Take a city tour of San Francisco. San Francisco is one of the most incredible destinations in California, and we'll take you on a sightseeing tour of all the highlights from the iconic Golden Gate Bridge and the scenic Fisherman's Wharf dotted with sea lions, to the bustling Union Square, the gorgeous 1,500-acre Presidio Park and the historic neighborhoods like North Beach and Chinatown.

  22. California Missions Seven Day Road Trip Guide

    California missions of Alta California ("New Spain") tell a story of state and national evolution. Missions built in the 18th and 19th centuries still remind Californians and visitors of the European explorers who came by sea and land to conquer a new land. Under Spanish rule, the first California mission fort was established.

  23. Eagles rock LA homecoming for Long Goodbye tour, knock nearby

    The seminal rock band, formed in Los Angeles in 1971, checked into Hotel California again Friday for the first of four sold-out concerts at the Kia Forum for what is promised as the Eagles' final ...

  24. Junior H: Sad Boyz Mania Tour 2024

    Buy Junior H: Sad Boyz Mania Tour 2024 tickets at the BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, CA for Oct 11, 2024 at Ticketmaster. Junior H: Sad Boyz Mania Tour 2024 More Info. Fri • Oct 11 • 8:00 PM BMO Stadium, Los Angeles, CA. Close Menu. Search Artist, Team or Venue. Clear search term. Submit Search. We're Here to Help.

  25. Taylor Pendrith leads Byron Nelson as one of several seeking first PGA

    McKINNEY, Texas (AP) — Taylor Pendrith has been here before — holding or sharing a lead after three rounds on the PGA Tour. The Canadian was one of six among the top 10 on the leaderboard seeking a first tour victory at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson. Pendrith chipped in twice for consecutive eagles to kick-start an 8-under 63 on Saturday for a ...

  26. New Volkswagen California Breaks Cover with Extra Room, More Tech

    The new California lineup has five models to choose from: Beach, Beach Tour, Beach Camper, Coast, and Ocean, with each model offering a slightly different take on the pop-top camper.

  27. How to watch the Tour of California: free live streams from anywhere

    The 2019 Tour of California will be broadcast on NBC Sports, with several options for live streams in the USA: the Tour Tracker app, and the NBC Sports Gold app and web page ($19.99/year until ...

  28. At the Top of the Golden Gate Bridge, Governor ...

    California remains the #1 state for tourism. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: New data released today shows that California continues to have the largest market share of tourism in the nation, with travel spending in the state reaching an all-time record high of $150.4 billion last year.. SAN FRANCISCO - Governor Gavin Newsom and Visit California CEO Caroline Beteta today announced that travel ...

  29. Taylor Swift Adds 'Tortured Poets Department' Songs to Eras Tour

    Eras Tour attendees, welcome to " The Tortured Poets Department .". At Taylor Swift 's Paris concert on Thursday night — the European kickoff of the record-breaking tour and her first show ...

  30. California Is Rebranding

    Visit California's research found that 43 percent of consumers said vacations were the only time they could really let go and play. California's tourism sector was doing well even before the ...