Support the Amgen Tour of California in Bakersfield
An invitation from the Bakersfield Sports Foundation
We are pleased to announce that the Individual Time Trial Stage of the Amgen Tour of California will be held in Bakersfield on May 17, 2012. You have a unique opportunity to become part of an exclusive group of Bakersfield community supporters for the Amgen Tour of California. The "Peloton Club" is a group of individuals who pledge support at either the $500 or $1000 level.
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Amgen Tour of California Stage 5 Time Trial Route is announced
Bakersfield to Host Stage 5, the Individual Time Trial for 2012 Amgen Tour of California
May 17, 2012
BAKERSFIELD, Calif.- After reviewing more than 100 submissions from cities throughout California hoping to be named official start or finish locations, AEG, presenter of the Amgen Tour of California, has announced the 13 official Host Cities for the 2012 race. The much-anticipated Individual Time Trial, Stage 5, will be held in Bakersfield. Bakersfield has hosted the Amgen Tour of California before (although not the Time Trial specifically), likely proving to favor those who have more than just speed as part of their repertoire.
"The Amgen Tour of California is a major win for Bakersfield said Mayor Harvey L. Hall. It means a big economic impact to our community. This event is being held in Bakersfield because our community came together for the spectacular Stage Five finish in 2010 and showed how well we all can work together. We had a tremendous outpouring of volunteers who made the 2010 event a success and we look forward to having the same level of commitment for the 2012 Individual Time Trial."
Echoing his enthusiasm was Mike Maggard, Chairman of the Kern County Board of Supervisors. "In 2010, the Amgen Tour of California rode through spectacular Kern County scenery. The foothills were alive with the sights and sounds of outstanding athletes, and the images that were beamed throughout the world showed everyone the diverse nature that is Kern County. For 2012, the Individual Time Trial will provide a completely different experience. For an entire day, the cameras and attention will be right here."
"Bakersfield was host to Stage 5 of the 2010 Amgen Tour of California where an estimated 14,000 fans were on hand as Peter Sagan of Liquigas-Doimo out-sprinted the field to win the stage on Panorama Drive in front of Bakersfield College. This year was the first time the race came to Bakersfield in its five years of existence. Considered America's largest and most prestigious professional road cycling stage race, the seventh consecutive edition of the 2012 Amgen Tour of California will travel more than 750 miles from May 13 - 20, 2012.
The Bakersfield Sports Foundation thanks local presenting sponsor Mercy and Memorial Hospitals of Bakersfield for its continued support in bringing the Amgen Tour of California to Bakersfield.
About the Bakersfield Sports Foundation
The Bakersfield Sports Foundation was formed to encourage and promote fitness and sportsmanship through the sponsorship of competitive sporting activities. BSF, a non-profit 501(c) (3) organization, is the local organization responsible for overseeing the local organizing committee required by AEG to bid for the Amgen Tour of California.
