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Tour of California 2011

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Latest News from the Race

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Australian happy with final day win with Goss

Tour of California

The sixth edition of America's biggest race, the Amgen Tour of California, will display the event's constant evolution with testing route developments and a high-calibre field of riders aiming to perform at what has become one of the highlights of the international calendar.

Tour of California Preview | Tour of California 2010 | Start List | Forums | Video

Races

Tour of California 2011
15 May 2011 - 22 May 2011 | California, United States | 2.HC
- Amgen Tour of California past winners
- Amgen Tour of California: A superb sixth edition beckons
- Stage 1 - Stage 1 cancelled due to snow and cold conditions | South Lake Tahoe - North Lake Tahoe
  2011-05-15 191km
  
  Results | Live report | Contenders
- Stage 2 - Swift success in Sacramento | Nevada City - Sacramento
  2011-05-16 122.8km
  
  Results | Live report | Contenders
- Stage 3 - Henderson brings Team Sky its second victory in California | Auburn - Modesto
  2011-05-17 196.2km
  
  Results | Live report | Contenders
- Stage 4 - Horner conquers Sierra Road for yellow jersey | Livermore - San Jose
  2011-05-18 131.6km
  
  Results | Live report | Contenders
- Stage 5 - Sagan sizzles for stage win in Paso Robles | Seaside - Paso Robles
  2011-05-19 217.4km
  
  Results | Live report | Contenders
- Stage 6 - Zabriskie time trials to stage win ahead of Leipheimer | Solvang (ITT) - Solvang
  2011-05-20 24km
  
  Results | Live report | Contenders
- Stage 7 - Leipheimer wins on Mt. Baldy | Claremont - Mt. Baldy
  2011-05-21 121.9km
  
  Results | Live report | Contenders
- Stage 8 - Goss finally gets his win in Thousand Oaks | Santa Clarita - Thousand Oaks
  2011-05-22 132.4km
  
  Results | Live report | Contenders

Latest Content on the Race

Tom Zirbel (Jamis-Sutter Home)

Tom Zirbel: getting ready for the big show

By Tom Zirbel last updated 29 August 19

Stage one cancelled at Tour of California

The new startline at Nevada City

Amgen Tour of California underway with truncated stage

By Laura Weislo last updated 29 August 19

Start moved to Nevada City after wintry night

Alexander Efimkin (most aggressive rider)

Efimkin almost rewarded for risk on Mt Baldy

By Kirsten Frattini last updated 28 August 19

Russian earns consolation of Most Courageous Rider award

Nicolas Roche and Daniel Martin started despite their crash at Fleche Wallonne

Dan Martin happy to close book on California flat stages

By Jen See last updated 28 August 19

Garmin-Cervélo talent looking to Sierra Road, Baldy

The Amgen Tour of California peloton takes in stunning scenery along the coast.

ASO extends partnership with Amgen Tour of California

By Cycling News last updated 28 August 19

Agreement ensures television coverage through 2013

A canine companion is a fan of the Amgen Tour of California.

Video: Beyond The Peloton at the Tour of California

By Cycling News last updated 28 August 19

Footage from behind the scenes with Garmin-Cervelo

The opening stage of the 2011 Amgen Tour of California will be the most challenging first stage to date

Amgen Tour of California announces routes for opening stages

By Cycling News last updated 28 August 19

Details of stages 1-3 revealed

A Kenda Pro p/b Geargrinder rider shows how to keep cool on this scorcher of a day.

Kenda p/b Geargrinder preps for first-ever Amgen Tour

By Kirsten Frattini last updated 28 August 19

Team Director Thompson ebullient upon receiving invitation

Overall leader Ben Day (Fly V Australia) finished fourth in stage five. Day leads the Tour with 57 seconds on his teammate Darren Rolfe.

Kenda/5-hour Energy announces Tour of California roster

By Kirsten Frattini last updated 28 August 19

Andreu selects a blend of experience and talent

The coastal highway is gorgeous, but unstable. Portions north of the Bixby Bridge (pictured) have collapsed due to winter storms.

Landslides could re-route Amgen Tour of California

By Laura Weislo last updated 28 August 19

Coastal stage 5 route to be decided by end of April

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Top News on the Race

Video: Tour of California stage 5, 6, 7 and 8 highlights

Horner takes overall win
Bookwalter refocused on US Champs and Tour after California

American wants stars and stripes jersey
Last chance for sprinters at Amgen Tour of California

Haedo, Förster and Freire looking for elusive win

Candelario, Pipp aiming to close out California with success in stage eight

US domestic riders aim to spoil the show for WorldTour teams
Ten Dam satisfied with California performace after Baldy

Third on queen stage ends solid week for Dutchman
Efimkin almost rewarded for risk on Mt Baldy

Russian earns consolation of Most Courageous Rider award

Mountains jersey or time cut? Mt. Baldy could take a toll

Kelly Benefit Strategies-OptumHealth takes conservative approach
Talansky: white jersey a bonus, not a priority at Amgen Tour of California

Young American impresses on Sierra Road
Vaughters talks tactics on Mt Baldy

Garmin-Cervélo boss expects fireworks on ‘queen’ stage finish

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