Tour de Nez adds women's race

The Northstar-at-Tahoe Tour de Nez recently announced the addition of a two mile pro women's circuit race to their exciting roster of races at this years six day event. The popular event takes place June 17 - 22 in the Nevada towns of Reno, Truckee and Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort, and features a full roster of professional cycling races. The women's race takes place on June 21st along with an on-mountain circuit race.

"Women's Racing is hot right now and the Tour de Nez wants to be part of that energy and excitement," said Race Director Tim Healion.

Well known teams such as High Road, Team Tibco, Kenda Tires, Vanderkitten, Velo Bella, Proman-Paradigm and ValueAct Capital have committed to the event including veteran rider Kim Anderson of High Road and Team Tibco rider Amber Rais, who is fresh from her victory at the Tour of Gila stage race in New Mexico. The hour long race will start in the Village at Northstar and features a two mile circuit with steep climbs, sharp turns, fast descents and some cobbles.