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jobob
10-22-2009, 02:08 PM
Tour of California 2010 Route Announced
(http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/tour-of-california-2010-route-announced)


http://cdn.media.cyclingnews.com/2009/10/22/2/home_map2010_600.gif

ny biker
10-22-2009, 02:15 PM
Did you see how they announced it? On Twitter, from Arnold, Lance, Levi, Big George and DZ.


schwarzenegger Great news for American cycling fans and CA. The 2010 Amgen Tour of California will be better than ever. @lancearmstrong will you join us?

lancearmstrong Absolutely! @schwarzenegger, I've decided to ride the #Amgen Tour of California in 2010. Can't wait. What about you @levileipheimer??

LeviLeipheimer I'll definitely be racing the 2010 Amgen Tour of California. Defending my title. @ghincapie?

ghincapie I will be riding the 2010 Amgen Tour of California as national road champ, wearing the stars and stripes…. How about you @dzabriskie?

dzabriskie 2010 Amgen Tour of California - I will be there as national time trial champ.

ghincapie There are 8 great reasons to love the Amgen Tour of California. Guys?? @lancearmstrong, @LeviLeipheimer, @dzabriskie

LeviLeipheimer Amgen Tour of California Reason 1: Nevada City - Sacramento. Classic. This will be for the sprinters.

lancearmstrong #Amgen Tour of California reason #2. Davis - Santa Rosa. Finishing in one of the best cycling communities in America..

ghincapie Amgen Tour of California Reason 3: San Francisco – Santa Cruz. Bay to Breakers route & redwoods. Bonny Doon again?

ghincapie Amgen Tour of California Reason 4: San Jose – Modesto. A breakaway might succeed on this one.

lancearmstrong #Amgen Tour of California reason #5 : Visalia - Bakersfield. Sierra Nevada & Sequoia National Forest. Gorgeous country.

LeviLeipheimer Amgen Tour of California Reason 6: Pasadena – Big Bear Lake. Over 10,000 ft. of climbing. Queen Stage.

LeviLeipheimer Amgen Tour of California Reason 7: Los Angeles. Individual Time Trial. I will defend my three time trial wins….

dzabriskie Amgen Tour of California Reason 8: Thousand Oaks, Agoura Hills & Westlake Village. Rock Store circuits? My home roads….

Medianox
10-22-2009, 02:55 PM
I live about 20 mins from Modesto (stage 4 finish line if I looked at it correctly)...I'm getting goosebumps already!
:D
OMG that will be fun to watch!

andtckrtoo
10-23-2009, 05:33 AM
Definitely taking off to see this this year. Question is do I want to see the finish in Santa Cruz or the start in San Jose?

Medianox
10-23-2009, 06:25 AM
Trying to talk DH (cycling friendly but doesnt ride-yet!) into traveling to at least one other stage...maybe the start of the Tour itself-that would be nice to see...