Teams of the 2012 Amgen Tour of California
UCI ProTeams
- BMC Racing Team (USA)
- Rabobank Cycling Team (NED)
- Garmin- Barracuda (USA)
- RadioShack-Nissan-Trek (LUX)
- Liquigas-Cannondale (ITA)
- Omega Pharma - QuickStep (BEL)
- AG2R La Mondiale (FRA)
GreenEDGE Cycling Team (AUS) Orica-GreenEdge (new team name in May 2012)
UCI Professional Continental Teams
- Team Spidertech Powered By C10 (CAN)
- UnitedHealthcare Pro Cycling Team (USA)
Project 1t4i (NED) Team Argos-Shimano (new team name April 2012)- Colombia-Coldeportes (COL)
UCI Continental Teams
- Team Optum Presented By Kelly Benefit Strategies (USA)
- Bissell Pro Cycling (USA)
- Team Exergy (USA)
- Bontrager Livestrong Team (USA)
Team Jerseys
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| 2012 team jerseys |
Classification Jerseys
VIP Experiences are also for sale now on the Amgen Tour of California website. Prices range from $200 for a standard VIP tent pass to $1800 for a time trial car ride, or up to $40,000 for a 200 person private hospitality suite - who's in? For more information on VIP packages contact Melissa Gruber 213.763.5489 mgruber@aegworldwide.com Jordan Goldberg 213.763.2652 jgoldberg@aegworldwide.com
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Stages and maps ATOC 2012
A quick summary of stage dates, locations, distances, route maps and stage profiles for the Amgen Tour of California, the 2012 professional cycling race in California in May 2012. I really enjoy seeing the race live in California, the weather is typically good, the stages easy to attend, and the list of riders on each team's roster is top quality. In 2011 Chris Horner (Radioshack) won the overall race, who will be the winner in 2012 - go see for yourself. It is great fun to attend the race, for one day, or for all 8 stages.
STAGE DETAILS - GUIDE FOR FANS 2012
Amgen Tour of California May 13-20, 2012 - Stage maps and profiles
2012 ATOC: 2012 Overall Map Official race website (click any image to enlarge)
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| 2012 Amgen Tour of California route map |
Sunday, May 13 - Stage 1: Presented by Rabobank, Distance: 115.9 miles
Stage 1 Route Map | Stage 1 Profile Map | Stage 1 Log (time table)
START: Santa Rosa at 10:50am Neutral Race Start at Santa Rosa Ave. and 3rd St.
FINISH: Santa Rosa approx 3:06-4:16pm (depending on speed) at Santa Rosa Ave. and 3rd St.
1 SPRINTS: W 3rd St, Santa Rosa, CA 1, at 12:28pm.
4 KOMs: Cazadero Hwy. at 1:17-1:56pm; Ft. Ross Rd. (1st x) at 1:27-2:09pm; Ft. Ross Rd. (2nd x) at 1:34-2:19pm; and Coleman Valley Road at 2:16-3:12pm.
Festival: 9:30-4:30pm, 610 3RD ST., Santa Rosa
Local Event: Santa Rosa The Life Time Gran Fondo 8:00am, May 12, 2012
Local Race: Team Swift Junior State Criterium Championships 4:00-800pm, May 12, 2012
Local Walk: Breakaway Mile May 13, 2012
Local Events: City of Santa Rosa events planned surrounding the Amgen Tour of California May 10-13th.
Stage 1 Video stage preview
Santa Rosa City Tour of California 2012 official city website
Santa Rosa City Road and Street Closures May 11-13th
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| Tour of California Stage 1 map |
Monday, May 14 - Stage 2: Presented by Visit California, Distance: 117.1 miles
Stage 2 Route Map | Stage 2 Profile Map | Stage 2 Log (time table)
START: San Francisco at 11:05am Neutral Race Start at Marina Green
FINISH: Santa Cruz County at (? sometime after 4:26pm, the .pdf file is incomplete)
3 SPRINTS: Pacifica at 11:50-12:00pm; Half Moon Bay at 12:10-12:23pm; Summit Rd. at 3:08-3:53pm.
2 KOMs: Empire Grade at 2:08-2:43pm; and Bear Creek 2:52-3:45pm
Festival: 11:00-4:30pm, 6500 SOQUEL DRIVE, Aptos
Stage 2 video stage preview
Pacifica road closures
Road Closures near Santa Cruz, CA for Amgen Tour of California on May 14th.
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| ATOC Stage 2 route map |
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| ATOC Stage 2 route profile |
Tuesday, May 15 - Stage 3 Distance: 115.3 miles
Stage 3 Map | Stage 3 Profile | Stage 3 Log (time table)
START: San Jose at 11:15am Neutral Start at Berryessa Community Center
FINISH: Livermore at 3:24-4:32pm Race Finish at M and 1st St.
1 SPRINT: Livermore 12:17-12:35pm on 1st ST in Livermore.
3 KOMs: Calaveras Rd. 11:28-11:32am; Mt. Diablo(!!) 1:13-1:46pm; Patterson Pass 3:04-4:06pm.
Festival: 11:00-4:30pm, 59 SOUTH L. ST., Livermore
Local Ride: King of the Mountain Charity Cycling Challenge San Jose, Sierra Rd, May 15, 2012.
Local Walk: Breakaway Mile Livermore, May 15, 2012
Stage 3 video stage preview
San Jose road and street closures May 15th
Dowtown Road Closures for Livermore May 15th. Rolling Road Closures near Livermore.
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| ATOC Stage 3 route map |
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| ATOC Stage 3 route profile |
Wednesday, May 16 - Stage 4 Distance: 130.2 miles
Stage 4 Map | Stage 4 Profile | Stage 4 Log (time table)
START: Sonora at 10:35am Neutral Start at Yaney and Washington St.
FINISH: Clovis at 3:39-5:10pm Race Finish at Bullard Ave. and Pollasky Ave.
2 SPRINT: CA 49/1401 in Mariposa 12:37-1:14pm; Crane Valley Rd Oakhurst at 1:39-2:34pm.
6 KOMs: 5 locations along CA49 Mariposa (please see log above); Crane Valley Rd 1:52-5:51pm.
Festival: 11:00-4:30pm, 522 POLLASKY AVE., Clovis
Local Event: Mayor's Reception Sonora, 5:30pm, May 12, 2012
Local Event: Mayor's VIP Brunch Sonora, May 16, 2012
Local Walk: Breakaway Mile Clovis, May 16, 2012
Stage 4 video stage preview
Old Town Clovis race information website and downtown map
City of Clovis street closures on May 16th (.pdf file)
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| ATOC stage 4 route map |
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| ATOC stage 4 route profile |
Thursday, May 17 - Stage 5 Distance: 18.4 miles (Individual Time Trial)
Stage 5 Map | Stage 5 Profile | Stage 5 Log (time table)
START: Bakersfield at 1:00pm Race Start at Mt Vernon Ave. onto Alfred Harrell Hwy.
*Tip: Riders begin 1-minute apart until the last 10 riders, who begin 2-minutes apart. The rider in last place will start first, the rider in 1st place (in current overall standings) will start last. Print out the results list from Stage 4 and bring it with you so you will know the order of the riders. Also learn the jerseys so you will recognize the approaching rider as they sometimes change order while racing the course (faster riders overtaking others).
FINISH: Bakersfield at approximately 4:00pm, Race Finish on Panorama Dr. at College
Festival: 10:00-4:30pm, 1801 PANORAMA DR., Bakersfield
Stage 5 video stage preview
Bakersfield road closures near College on May 17th
Amgen Tour of California Women's Time Trial presented by AEG and SRAM, May 17, 2012, Women's start time 11:10am. 10 women to compete in this invitational event with $10,000 prize, 18.4km (on the same course as men's stage which follows at 1:00pm).
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| ATOC stage 5 route map (ITT) |
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| ATOC stage 5 route profile ITT |
Friday, May 18 - Stage 6 Presented by Visit California, Distance: 115.7 miles
Stage 6 Map | Stage 6 Profile | Stage 6 Log (time table)
START: Palmdale at 10:25am Neutral Start at Marie Kerr Park
FINISH: Big Bear Lake at 2:59-4:21pm Race Finish on Summit Blvd. at Switzerland Dr.
2 SPRINTS: Crestline 1:33-2:29pm; Fawnskin 2:44-4:02pm
4 KOMs: Mt. Emma 11:03-11:15am; Wrightwood 12:11-12:43pm; CA 138 (near Old Mill Rd) 1:23-2:17pm; CA 18 near Rimforest 1:50-2:51pm.
Festival: 11:00-4:30pm, 880 SUMMIT BLVD, Big Bear Lake
Local Ride: King of the Mountain Experience Bear Lake, May 18, 2012
Local event: School Kid Races, Bear Lake, May 18, 2012
Local events: Schedule of events in Big Bear on race day
Stage 6 video stage preview
Amgen Tour of California Big Bear Race Day Spectator Guide
Road Closures into Big Bear - Traffic advisory Stage 6: State Routes 2, 138, 18, 38, and roads in Big Bear. Rolling Closures and some full Road Closures (see definitions below).
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| ATOC stage 6 route map |
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| ATOC stage 6 route profile |
Saturday, May 19 - Stage 7 Distance: 78.3 miles
Stage 7 Map | Stage 7 Profile | Stage 7 Log (time table)
START: Ontario at 12:00pm Neutral Start at Convention Center
FINISH: Mt. Baldy at 3:17-3:56pm Finish at Mt. Baldy(!!) Ski Area (Category HC)
1 SPRINT: Glendora 2:09-2:35pm
2 KOMs: Glendora Ridge Rd at Mt Baldy Rd 12:43-12:51pm; Glendora Mt. Rd., Finish 2:34-3:04pm.
Festival: 11:00-4:30pm, 8401 MT. BALDY ROAD, Mt Baldy
Stage 7 video stage preview
Glendora Mountain Rd blog use as a rough guideline for 2012 - good road description of parking and road closures from race day in 2011.
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| ATOC stage 7 route map |
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| ATOC stage 7 route profile |
Sunday, May 20 - Stage 8 Presented by Amgen, Distance: 44.7 miles
Stage 8 Map | Stage 8 Profile | Stage 8 Log (time table)
START: Beverly Hills, Rodeo Dr. at 10:10am
FINISH: Los Angeles (L.A. LIVE), 11th and Figueroa at 11:42-11:58am.
1 SPRINT: as they begin lap #1 of 5 laps near the finish at 10:53-11:01am.
Festival: 8:30-1:00pm 1111 SOUTH FIGUEROA ST., Los Angeles
Local Walk: Breakaway Mile Los Angeles, May 20, 2012
Local Ride: Nissan Ride Before the Pros' start at 11th & Figueroa, 8:00-9:30am, route is 1 lap of the last circuit near L.A. LIVE, Free but must register
Stage 8 video stage preview
Road Closures: The citizen's event ride begins on the circuit loop at 8:00am, this section will likely be completely closed in the morning. Police and crossing guards will allow traffic to cross (but not drive on) the route from Beverly Hills to L.A. LIVE at certain points during early morning hours. The real race begins at 10:10am, the route will be completely closed perhaps 15-30 minutes before the race and remain closed for the duration of the race. During the race, pedestrians on foot will be allowed to cross the course at designated crossing points monitored by police or volunteers, you may have to walk 4-8 blocks between crossings.
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| ATOC stage 8 route map |
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| ATOC stage 8 route profile |
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| Route of 2012 Nissan Ride Before the Pros and detail of last 5 laps of Stage 8 |
ATOC 2012 Press:
