As South Lake Tahoe prepares to host Stages 1 & 2 of the AMGEN Tour of California Women’s Race on May 8-9, people are working throughout the community, preparing for all of the events surrounding the world class cycling event.
There is a VIP reception and team presentation at Riva Grill on Thursday, May 7 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Join the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority and the organizers of the Amgen Tour of California Women’s Race Empowered with SRAM for the special evening. The 14 teams invited to participate will be introduced by legendary cycling commentators Paul Sherwen and Phil Liggett. The cost is $85 and includes a hosted Bar and Hors d’oeuvres. Click here for tickets.
There will also be VIP access for both days of the event at Heavenly’s California Base Lodge. While viewing and enjoying all of the booths that will be set up is free, the VIP tickets gets you access to the hospitality tent from 9:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. The special tickets also provides viewing of the start and finish for both days in the VIP area. Included is a brunch and hosted bar. Tickets for the two day VIP pass are $199. Click here for tickets.
On Friday the Ride 2 Recovery Honor Ride will both start and finish at Heavenly. They get on the road after the women at 11:30 a.m. and will bike the 19 mile course the women will enjoy during Stage 2.
On Friday night there will be private screening of the movie “Personal Golf” at Lake Tahoe Community College. Described by Reed Albergotti of the Wall Street Journal as ‘Miracle meets Moneyball,’ the movie gives a behind-the-scenes experience of four underdog women cyclists who become America’s hope for a medal at the London Olympics after the men’s team was banned during the Lance Armstrong drug scandal. Showtime is 6:30 p.m. and the cost is $10 per person. Click here to view the movie trailer.
Watch the exciting start and finish up close, and meet and greet with exhibitors and vendors. Get in the cycling spirit and ride your bike – there’s a bike valet!
Participating exhibitors:
Alpine County Chamber/Death Ride
City of South Lake Tahoe Parks & Recreation
Jamba Juice
Jelly Belly
KORBEL
Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition
Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority
Lexus
Michelob Ultra
North Lake Tahoe
Rock Tahoe
Slow Rollers Bicycle Club
Sol Food Catering Truck
SRAM
TAMBA
TGFT Productions/Bike the West
The Great Lake Tahoe Bike Race and Ride
Trek
US Forest Service
USA Cycling
Whittell High School
Women’s Cycling Association
Race Schedule:
Friday, May 8th
9:30 am Festival opens
11:00 am Pro Women start
11:30 am Ride 2 Recovery Honor Ride start
1:45 pm Ride 2 Recovery Honor Ride finish
2:15 pm Pro Women finish
3:15 pm Festival closes
Saturday, May 9th
9:00 am Festival opens
10:30 am Pro Women start
11:20-11:40 am Pro Women pass through start/finish line
12:30 pm Pro Women finish
1:30 pm Festival closes
There are plenty of great viewing sites through the South Shore. Click here for a list.
The women’s race highlights will be shown on NBCSports on May 14 at 11 a.m.