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Yesterday I had the pleasure of riding in the SunPower/Webcor King of the Mountain Race up Sierra Road and then staying up at the top of the climb until the pro racers had a summit finish for the fourth stage of the Amgen Tour of California.
What's that you say? You missed the 8:00 am Bike to Work Day/Amgen Tour of California/King of the Mountain press conference this morning? Fear not - I was there, and have pictures! When you're done looking at the pics, check out the short film made by MTC. For your viewing pleasure:
It was announced yesterday that San José will host the Stage 4 finish of this year's Tour of California. Riders will depart Livermore on the morning of May 18 and head out to Mines Road, to the first KOM (King of the Mountain climb) of the day. Mines Road is 25 miles long, hilly and winding. After two more KOMs, the riders will face the daunting challenge of Mt. Hamilton, the Tour’s first Hors Category climb — a French term to designate a climb that is "beyond categorization” and is incredibly tough.
A newly produced video showing the details of the Tour of California's stage 4 is available online. Stage 4 begins in San Jose and terminates in Modesto on Wednesday, May 19.
2010 is the fifth consecutive year - every year since the race began - that San Jose will play the role of host city. "We are excited to welcome back the 2010 Amgen Tour of California and play host to cyclists from all over the world," said San Jose Mayor Chuck Reed. "We invite cycling fans of all ages to visit San Jose for a few days and enjoy the race’s fast-paced action," said Mayor Reed.
