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Big Events for the Big Race

April 29, 2011

Lake Tahoe Amgen Events | Lake Tahoe Rentals

South Lake Tahoe is gearing up to be the overall tour start for the upcoming Amgen Tour of California on May 15th.  With all forms of cycling being a large part of the Tahoe lifestyle, South Lake Tahoe thrilled and honored to be the first host city of this year’s race.  The south shore has lined up a 10-day countdown full of fun and exciting events leading up to the start of the race and on the day of the race; here are some of the highlights:

May 5
Amgen Tour of California Kick-off Party at the Hard Rock Cafe
Live Music at Cabo Wabo Cantina Lounge

May 6
Sammy Hagar and the Wabos at Harrah’s
“Joe Kid on a Stingray” – The History of BMX film screening Stateline Brewery

May 7
Sammy Hagar and the Wabos at Harrah’s
“King of the King” Kingsbury Hill Climb Time Trial

May 10
SOJA with Special Guest J BOOG at MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa

May 12
Slow Rollers Spirit Bike Parade
Pedaling to Peak Performance – Barton Health Lecture at Embassy Suites

May 13
Amgen Tour of California – 2011 Race Opening Gala and Official Team Introduction

May 14
Start at the Top: Lake Tahoe Legends Participation Ride
Lake Tahoe Expo/Festival, Outdoors at the Horizon Casino Resort
Soulcycler, Around the World Bike Tour with Rick Gunn
All Ages Bike Poker Ride

May 15
2011 Official Tour of California Race Start – Stage 1: Stateline CA/NV (estimated start time is 10:30am)
Lake Tahoe Expo/Festival, Outdoors at the Horizon Casino Resort
BMX Demo featuring 2008 Olympic BMX Racing Medalists Donny Robinson and Mike Day
Route Festival, Lake Tahoe Boulevard between Stateline and the “Y”
Pancake Breakfast, 9am-12pm at St. Theresa’s School

With mild temperatures, snow clinging to the mountain tops adding to the dramatic scenery and spring plants popping up, May is a beautiful time to visit Lake Tahoe!  There are also many deals during May for Lake Tahoe rentals and local restaurants and shops.  Join us in Lake Tahoe for a great week of events, racing and excitement!

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