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 2009 Women's Criterium

 2009 Velove Festival

Velove

Velove Winter Bike Festival: a new annual weekend of bicycle narnia in Santa Rosa, one of the friendliest places on earth to own a bike! Check out velovefestival.com for more info.  Sunday, February 15, in Historic Railroad Square.

 Levi's GranFondo - October 3, 2009

GranFondo logo
3,500 Cyclists.
On October 3rd,
Santa Rosa Rides.
Come join in on the fun!

The GranFondo ride will leave Finley Community Center at 8am.  Stony Point Road, West Third Street, and Fulton Road will be closed 8-9am. View the road closures and detour map. More info is available at levisgranfondo.com.

FondoSonoma is a day-long festival at the Finley Community Park, 2060 West College Avenue, Santa Rosa. Come out and enjoy live music, many delights from the bicycle world, artisan foods, wine tasting, kids' fun races, and more. Entry is free!

City of Santa Rosa > Tour of California > 2009 Tour of California
2008 Tour of California Finish Line 

 Stage 1 Finish: Sunday February 15, 2009, Santa Rosa, CA

The Amgen Tour of California has brought the drama and excitement of a professional bicycle stage race to Santa Rosa since the race's inception in 2006.  In February 2009 the world's top professional teams competed over a nine-day 700-mile race on a route that includes the California redwoods, wine country, and the pacific coast.

 Tour of California News

 Important 2009 Tour Resources

 2009 Tour of California Route Map

 Tour of California Map

Prologue: Sacramento
Saturday, February 14

Stage 1: Davis to Santa Rosa
Sunday, February 15

Stage 2: Sausalito to Santa Cruz
Monday, February 16

Stage 3: San Jose to Modesto
Tuesday, February 17

Stage 4: Merced to Clovis
Wednesday, February 18

Stage 5: Visalia to Paso Robles
Thursday, February 19

Stage 6: Solvang (individual time trial)
Friday, February 20

Stage 7: Santa Clarita to Pasadena
Saturday, February 21

Stage 8: Rancho Bernardo to Escondido
Sunday, February 22

 

 Santa Rosa Tour Highlights

TOC Ten Great Rdes in Sonoma County. Trails, safety tips and more!
TOC Check out the winners of the 2009 Amgen Tour of California.
TOC Learn about the 2009 teams you'll get to see.
TOC

Learn more about Bicycle Racing Terminology

 Kids Fun Race

The Tour of California Kids Fun Race will begin at 2:30 p.m. in front of the Announcers Stage on Third street.

Registration, which is FREE, takes place from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Kids Zone on the west side of Courthouse Square.  Parents must sign a release form at registration.

Age groups are 4-5 year olds, 6-7 year olds and 8-10 year olds.   For safety purposes, the 6-7 and 8-10 age groups are limited to 35 participants each, so sign up early!

Children must wear a bicycle helmet to participate.

 Hotel and Travel Packages

Check out the Santa Rosa Convention & Visitors Bureau website for hotel and travel information.  Also view the Tour FAQ page for Tour of California packages.