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SAUSALITO named as host city for 2008 Amgen Tour of California
World-Class Cycling Field Will Return to California in February to Compete Across 700 Miles of California Roadway During Eight-Day Stage Race
 LOS ANGELES (July 25, 2007) – The 2008 Amgen Tour of California professional cycling road race will take place February 17-24, 2008, as confirmed today by AEG, presenters of the record-setting ‘Tour de France-style’ cycling road race staged across many of California’s most scenic state highways, roadways and coastline drives. Already considered cycling’s most important and successful road race held in the United States, the event’s third running will cover more than 700 miles (increased from 650 miles in 2007) over the eight days.
Through a series of local press conferences and briefings, race organizers also announced the 12 official stage start and finish cities that have been selected for the 2008 race, including three new locales – Modesto, Palo Alto and Pasadena – that will join Sacramento, San Jose, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Santa Clarita, Santa Rosa, Sausalito, Seaside and Solvang as host cities along the route.
Sausalito and Santa Rosa are proud to be selected as host cities: Sausalito as a Stage 1 Start, and Santa Rosa as an official Stage 1 Finish and Stage 2 Start!!
“Sausalito is once again delighted to host the Start and Stage One of the prestigious Amgen Tour of California for the third year running. We’re proud to welcome back these world class cyclists to our picturesque waterfront community and show them the special hospitality, support and enthusiasm we have for the sport here in the San Francisco Bay Area. As always, we have a full weekend of race-related activities and events planned, so we invite everyone to join us for the entire President’s Weekend.” Mayor Mike Kelly, City of Sausalito (more...)
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Sausalito, CA is a charming waterfront community just across the Golden Gate Bridge from San Francisco. Because of its Mediterranean flair and breathtaking views, it is often compared to the French Riviera.
A historic town that dates back over 100 years before the California Gold rush, Sausalito now blends the best of old world character and new world amenities. Visitors and residents stroll along the water and watch the sea lions cavort, rest in the downtown plaza with its splashing fountain, soak up the ambiance in the many open air cafes, browse through the unique boutiques and art galleries, or wander along the bayside marinas.
Sausalito is famous for its houseboats and its artist studios, as well as the world-class venue it provides for biking, hiking and boating.
Stage One Sausalito Starting Line - downtown Sausalito on Bridgeway @ Spinnaker Way, a short walk from the ferry dock.
Caledonia Street in Sausalito (runs parallel to the main drag, Bridgeway) - the cyclists will make two parade loops down Caledonia from the starting line.
Bridgeway & Nevada Street in Sausalito - there is a slight rise in the road; from the top of the hill spectators will be able to see the cyclists leave town.
Muir Beach, Highway One - the Muir Beach overlook and the ridge above Slide Ranch; just past the Pelican Inn at the intersection of Highway One and the Muir Woods turnoff. (Great ale and darts in the old English pub room at the Pelican; towering and awe-inspiring redwood forest a short distance away in Muir Woods.) |
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