STAGE 1 - South Lake Tahoe to North Lake Tahoe-Northstar at Tahoe Resort, May 15
UPDATE: Due to adverse weather conditions Stage 1 of the2011 Amgen Tour of California was cancelled. More info...
The 2011 Amgen Tour of California’s overall start will begin on the south shore of Lake Tahoe, one of the most beautiful locations in all of the state. The race will roll-out through the Host City of South Lake Tahoe and head in a clockwise direction up the western shore of Lake Tahoe, where the riders will encounter the first of three KOMs (“King of [the] Mountain [climbs]”) on this stage at Emerald Bay (elev. 6,850’). The race will then continue north and descend into Tahoe City while working its way through the small towns on the north shore and past the casinos in Stateline, Nevada. The race will then continue to hug the shoreline on Lakeshore Blvd., ultimately connecting with Hwy. 28 to make the return trip to South Lake Tahoe. This will be the first time the Amgen Tour of California will venture outside of the Golden State. The 27 miles of race route in Nevada will provide compelling scenery, including Spooner Pass (elev. 7,000’), the second of the day’s KOMs, from which the beautiful blue waters of Lake Tahoe can be seen. Continuing south, the race will pass through South Lake Tahoe and head back north for another half lap around the lake. At King’s Beach on the north shore of the lake, the racers will make a left turn on Hwy. 267 and start the final 7.5 run to the finish, but waiting for them will be the 1,000’ climb to Brockway Summit that will take them to the highest point of the stage at 7,200’. After a quick descent and a left turn onto Northstar Dr., the racers will face the final 300’ of climbing up the 1.5-mile route to the finish in North Lake Tahoe at the spectacular Northstar at Tahoe Resort.Stage 1 ActionWhile You're There Stage Tips Brought to you by the California Travel Tourism Commission |   Avis and Budget are offering AMGEN Tour of California fans special discounts for their car rental needs on a wide selection of vehicles ranging from eco-friendly and fuel efficient compacts and hybrids to stylish premium and luxury sedans. These special discounts are good from one week before to one week after the event. To reserve your car online or via phone: For Avis:
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Stage MapCurrent Weather
South Lake Tahoe
North Lake Tahoe
Current Conditions:
Fair, 43 F
Forecast:
Wed - Sunny. High: 63 Low: 30
Thu - Sunny. High: 68 Low: 33
Fri - Sunny. High: 72 Low: 39
Sat - Sunny. High: 76 Low: 40
Sun - Mostly Cloudy. High: 73 Low: 46
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Current Conditions:
Fair, 43 F
Forecast:
Wed - Sunny. High: 58 Low: 35
Thu - Sunny. High: 63 Low: 39
Fri - Sunny. High: 67 Low: 44
Sat - Sunny. High: 71 Low: 45
Sun - Mostly Cloudy. High: 68 Low: 48
Full Forecast at Yahoo! Weather
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