South Lake Tahoe to be finish for Stage 2 of Amgen Tour of California

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Amgen Tour of California organizers today announced the 13 host cities that will make up the seven stages of their 14th Tour of California, and South Lake Tahoe is again part of the premier cycling event for the fifth time. ON May 13, 2019, the Men’s Stage 2 will begin in Rancho Cordova and ends once again at Heavenly Mountain Resort.

Throughout seven stages over seven days, the world’s elite cyclists will contest more than 750 miles of roadways, highways and coastlines from Sacramento to Pasadena.

AEG, owner and presenter of The Amgen Tour of California, today announced the route for all seven days, including "fan and race team town favorite South Lake Tahoe," long-time veterans Sacramento and Pasadena and a first-time start in Rancho Cordova:

Sun., May 12 - Stage 1 Sacramento

Mon., May 13 - Stage 2 Rancho Cordova to South Lake Tahoe

Tues., May 14 - Stage 3 Stockton to Morgan Hill

Wed., May 15 - Stage 4 WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca to Morro Bay

Thurs., May 16 - Stage 5 Pismo Beach to Ventura

Fri., May 17 - Stage 6 Ontario to Mt. Baldy

Sat., May 18 - Stage 7 Santa Clarita to Pasadena

The women's races have been in the Sacramento and Lake Tahoe region since their race became part of Amgen. This year all action moves south:

Thurs., May 16 - Stage 1 Ventura

Fri., May 17 - Stage 2 Ontario to Mt. Baldy

Sat., May 18 - Stage 3 Santa Clarita to Pasadena

Tahoe South and our partners look forward to showcasing our home as a leading cycling destination to a worldwide audience of recreational enthusiasts through these cycling stars,” said Carol Chaplin, president and CEO of the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority. “These elite athletes serve as an inspiration to our community, schools, amateur athletes and future Olympians.”

The annual Amgen Tour of California events carry the distinction of being the only U.S. races on the UCI WorldTour calendar and have helped launch some of today’s star cyclists while continuing to attract the best competitors and teams in the world. With seven new courses between them, the event’s legacy as an international platform for both men’s and women’s racing will hold special significance this year as Olympic hopefuls gear up for Tokyo 2020.