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Tour of California Gala

Tour of California Gala

Solvang Events
May 20, 2011

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Taste 6 at Stage 6

Volunteer Information

The Amgen Tour of California makes it 4th appearance in Solvang as the quaint Danish town is host to this year’s 6 th Stage, the all important Time Trial. Volunteers are needed to fill various positions. To volunteer, register at the ATOC web site or e-mail our local Director of Volunteers.

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Breakaway from Cancer

Founded in 2005 by Amgen as a complementary component to the company’s title sponsorship of the Amgen Tour of California, Breakaway from Cancer® is designed to help empower people affected by cancer.  Breakaway from Cancer supports the services of four nonprofit organizations: Prevent Cancer Foundation, Cancer Support Community (formerly known as The Wellness Community), Patient Advocate Foundation and National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship.  For more information, please visit the Breakaway from Cancer website.

From the Mayor's Office

"Velkommen! A hearty welcome back on behalf of the city council and our citizens. I would like to express our great pride that the Tour has chosen our fine city for the fourth time to host the prestigious time trial stage—most especially during our Centennial year—this is a real honor! We trust you will enjoy Solvang's renowned hospitality once again as well as the area's challenging and scenic cycling environment."
— Solvang Mayor Jim Richardson

Solvang Centennial

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Taste 6 at Stage 6 Winetasting Garden

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Amgen Tour of California Stage 6 Time Trial Results

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2011 Race Day Schedule

   
10:00am-4:30pm Free Lifestyle Festival Opens
10:30am Amateur "Race of Truth" Time Trial Start
11:30am Women's International Time Trial Challenge Start
12:30pm Pro-Men's Time Trial Start
3:30pm Finish Line Award Ceremonies
   

FREE Santa Ynez Valley Transit Shuttle Service

FREE Shuttle service provided by Santa Ynez Valley Transit for those attending the Amgen Tour of California Stage 6 Time Trial in downtown Solvang. (Regular bus schedules and Santa Ynez Valley Transit Dial-A-Ride services will not run on May 20 only.)

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First Ever Woman's Time Trial Challenge

LOS ANGELES (April 14, 2011) – AEG has announced details of the inaugural Amgen Tour of California Women's International Time Trial Challenge presented by Specialized and SRAM, which will take place in Solvang during Stage 6 of the 2011 Amgen Tour of California on Friday, May 20.  Using the same course as the Stage 6 men’s individual time trial in Solvang, the women’s event will be a 12-person invitation, showcasing some of the best women athletes in the world racing for a $10,000 prize pool.   

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Amgen Tour of California Stage 6


Presented by Herbalife
Solvang Individual Time Trial (Friday, May 20, 2011)

Start Location: Intersection of Mission Dr. (Hwy. 246) and 1st Street (at Solvang Park)

Finish Location: Copenhagen Drive and 1st Street

After a hiatus in 2010, the Amgen Tour of California’s individual time trial returns to Solvang,  the charming Danish-American village celebrating its 100th anniversary this year--that plays host annually to some of the Pro Tour teams for training camps, as well as some of the largest cycling events in the U.S. With the start and finish lines located only one block apart, Stage 6 will be an ideal location for spectators to view the individual time trial stage known as the “race of truth” where each cyclist races against the clock on a closed course. The route will highlight the beautiful Santa Ynez Valley, windingthrough quaint towns, vineyards, and farms, and one short but steep climb up Ballard Canyon. This year's short (15 mile/24 km), flat and fast time trial will create a challenging test for the riders and is expected to be a decisive day of the race. As in the past, the Solvang time trial will separate the true contenders for the golden jersey from the rest of the field.

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Race of Truth

With the return of the Amgen Tour of California Individual Time Trial to Solvang on Friday, May 20, 2011, comes the opportunity to sign up for the ATOC VIP Experience and ride like the pros in the “Race of Truth”. A limited number of amateurs will experience the feeling of being a pro as AEG and the City of Solvang host their race day experience start to finish. For more information in Solvang contact Carol. To sign up with AEG contact Melissa or Jordan.  It will be the ride of a lifetime!

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How to Become a Sponsor

AEG, the organizer of the 2011 Tour of California, has again selected the city of Solvang and the Santa Ynez Valley as hosts for the critical 6th Stage Individual Time Trial, May 20, 2011, the biggest professional cycling race in America. The long term benefits of this event in terms of exposure and in fostering tourism for our beautiful little Valley are significant.

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Chris Carmichael Is Solvang's Gala Guest Speaker

Solvang's Local Organizing Committee is excited to announce Chris Carmichael as our Guest Speaker at our post Amgen Tour of California Solvang Gala Celebration.  Held Friday, May 20th and starting at 6PM, the Gala Celebration promises to keep the excitement of the day's events going throughout the evening.

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