The 2011 Amgen Tour of California start did not go according to plan. Stage 1 was cancelled at the start line due to weather conditions, and the race will kick off officially tomorrow with stage 2.
Related Articles
Riders woke to freezing temperatures and snowy conditions on Sunday morning, and many expressed opinions that it was too dangerous to race. Rumors of threatened rider protests circulated all morning. Organizers finally called off the stage once everyone was lined up for the official, rescheduled start at 1:15 pm PDT.
Stay tuned to Cyclingnews for full coverage of the rest of the race.
-
'I don’t feel satisfied' – Sarah Roy closes her 13-year career with unreached dreams but plenty to reflect on
Thirty-nine-year-old speaks to Cyclingnews about missing out on Classics glory, how much the sport has changed throughout her career, and post-career hiking plans -
Northampton Cyclocross: Dylan Zakrajsek and Sidney McGill win day one in Massachusetts
Lizzy Gunsalus and Cassidy Hickey take second and third in women’s race while Tofik Beshir and Ryan Drummond on the podium in men’s race -
Rapencross: Joris Nieuwenhuis solos to second victory of the season as Thibau Nys battles mechanicals and crashes
Michael Vanthourenhout takes second and Niels Vandeputte is third in Lokeren -
Rapencross: Lucinda Brand strikes again for fourth win in five races in 2025-26
Dutch racer beats Marion Norbert-Riberolle and Sara Casasola by 17 seconds in Lokeren
