Amgen Tour of California Women’s Race – Lake Tahoe May 8-9, 2015

This year the Amgen Tour of California will kick-off their annual event with a four stage Women’s Race that will be hosted here in Lake Tahoe, California on Friday, May 9, and Saturday, May 9, 2015.

For those that are not familiar with the Amgen Tour, and you enjoy watching the Tour de France, you’ll love watching these top athletes ride their bikes here in beautiful Lake Tahoe.

The women will start things this year with Stages 1 and 2 in Lake Tahoe, with Stages 3 and 4 held in Sacramento followed by Big Bear Lake.

The Amgen Tour of California Men Tour will start on Monday, May 10, 2015 in Sacramento, CA so there will be a lot to see this year in Northern California.

There are fourteen (14) women teams, and each has their own unique racing jacket/shirt. To learn more about each team and the Amgen Tour of California Women’s Race – Lake Tahoe May 8-9, 2015 click here.

The Amgen Tour of California Women’s Race will begin tomorrow starting at Heavenly in South Lake Tahoe. The race route will cover seventy-four (74) miles racing around the perimeter of Lake Tahoe riding in both California and in Nevada (a first for the event) and will end up where they started, back at the base of the Heavenly ski resort in South Lake Tahoe.

The race route for Stage 1 and Stage 2 are as follows:

All race times are approximate, so be early so you don’t miss out see any of the women race by!

Here is when they will be passing by specific points:

STAGE 1 – Friday, May 8, 2015 – Heavenly Mountain Ski Resort – South Lake Tahoe, California

Start Time: 11:00 a.m.

Elevation Change: 5,300 feet (remember they are starting at over 6,200+ feet in elevation above sea level)

Total Miles: 74.5 miles | Kilometers: 120 km

Heavenly California Base 11:00 a.m.

At Tahoe Blvd. / US Hwy 50 11:10 – 11:12 a.m. (The “Y” in South Lake Tahoe)

US Hwy 50 / CA Hwy 89 South 11:15 – 11:18 a.m. (South Lake Tahoe)

Camp Richardson 11:21 – 11:26 a.m. (South Lake Tahoe)

Inspiration Point 11:34 – 11:41 a.m. (Emerald Bay)

Meeks Bay 12:00 – 12:05 p.m. (West Shore Lake Tahoe)

Tahoma 12:01 – 12:13 p.m. (West Shore Lake Tahoe)

Homewood 12:06 – 12:19 p.m. (West Shore Lake Tahoe)

Sunnyside 12:17 – 12:33 p.m. (West Shore Lake Tahoe)

CA 89 South and CA 28 Tahoe City 12:23 – 12:39 p.m. (The “Wye” in Tahoe City – Downtown TC)

Carnelian Bay 12:35 – 12:54 p.m. (North Shore Lake Tahoe)

Tahoe Vista 12:41 – 1:01 p.m. (North Shore Lake Tahoe)

Kings Beach 12:45 – 1:07 p.m. (North Shore Lake Tahoe – Downtown KB)

Incline Village / Lakeshore Blvd 12:56 – 1:19 p.m. (East Shore Lake Tahoe – Downtown IV)

Spooner Summit 1:29 – 1:58 p.m. (East Shore Lake Tahoe)

Stateline NV / Lake Parkway 1:59 – 2:35 p.m. (South Lake Tahoe – Downtown SLT)

Rocky Point Road 2:02 – 2:38 p.m. (South Lake Tahoe)

Heavenly California Base 2:05 p.m. – 2:42 p.m.

It will be very easy for you to view the race if you stand/sit along any where along CA Hwy 89 South, CA HWY 28, NV Hwy 28, or NV Hwy 50.

The Race Festival will be at the Heavenly Resort, which is where both Stages 1 and 2 will start and finish each day.

STAGE 2 – Saturday, May 9, 2015 – Heavenly Mountain Ski Resort – South Lake Tahoe, California

Start Time: 10:30 a.m.

Elevation Change: 3,300 feet (remember they are starting at over 6,200+ feet in elevation above sea level)

Total Miles: 49.7 miles | Kilometers: 80 km

The circuit is approximately 25 miles long, so viewers will get to see the racers go by twice!

Circuit 1 (first lap) Circuit 2 (second lap)

Heavenly California Base 10:30 a.m. 11:31 – 11:44 a.m.

Spruce Ave / Blackwood Road 10:34 – 10:35 a.m. 11:36 – 11:49 a.m.

Glenwood Way / Pioneer Trail 10:37 – 10:39 a.m. 11:39 – 11:53 a.m.

Pioneer Trail / Black Bart Ave 10:40 – 10:42 a.m. 11:42 – 11:56 a.m.

Pioneer Trail / Elks Club Road 10:49 – 10:53 a.m. 11:51 – 12:07 p.m.

Pioneer Trail / US Hwy 50 10:52 – 10:57 a.m. 11:54 – 12:11 p.m.

South Upper Truckee Road 10:56 – 11:01 a.m. 11:57 – 12:15 p.m.

CA Hwy 89 S / Portal Drive 11:02 – 11:08 a.m. 12:03 – 12:22 p.m.

CA Hwy 89 S / Cornelian Drive 11:07 – 11:15 a.m. 12:09 – 12:29 p.m.

Apache Ave / Cheyenne Drive 11:08 – 11:16 a.m. 12:10 – 12:30 p.m.

Pioneer Trail / Mandan Street 11:13 – 11:21 a.m. 12:15 – 12:36 p.m.

Pioneer Trail / Ski Run Blvd. 11:29 – 11:41 a.m. 12:30 – 12:55 p.m.

Heavenly California Base 11:31 – 11:44 a.m. 12:33 – 12:58 p.m.

Note: While there will be rolling road closures and delays along the race route, Pioneer Trail will be closed to through traffic between Ski Run Blvd. and US Hwy 50 in Meyers from 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Saturday.

Remember all race times are approximate and are subject to change without notice.

Helpful tips for anyone that will be in the Lake Tahoe Basin area on Friday:

Expect rolling road closures and delays as the race moves around Lake Tahoe. Be aware of when bikers will be in your area. All racers will be on our main Lake Tahoe road that goes around the lake, so be prepared and allow for extra travel time as the Amgen Tour of California Women’s Race happens in our area May 8-9, 2015.

Be sure to check out the Amgen Tour of California Women’s Race tomorrow Friday, May 8 as they race around Lake Tahoe and on Saturday May 9, 2015 at the Heavenly Resort area!

This is a world-class athletic event, and you’ll have two days to watch these women perform. It is a wonderful opportunity to see the very best bike, race, and compete in the Lake Tahoe area so make sure to plan ahead and watch as they pass through your area, or make plans to be in South Lake Tahoe for Saturdays’ event.

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Amgen Tour of California Women’s Race – Lake Tahoe May 8-9, 2015