Friday, May 21, 2010

THE 2010 AMGEN TOUR OF CALIFORNIA COMES HOME

By Debbie Bulloch



On Sunday, May 23, the 2010 Amgen Tour of California comes home, quite literally, to Ventura County.

This year's 8th and final stage will begin and end in Thousand Oaks, California.

Although the Tour of California does not have the prestige (not yet) of the better-known Tour de France, many world famous riders have been battling for the maillot jaune (yellow jersey). Unfortunately, however, 7-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong was forced out of the race by a pretty nasty accident that left him bloodied and bruised.

If you want to "ride" the course for the 8th stage ... and if you want to take a peek at beautiful Thousand Oaks in Ventura County, take a look at the video below.



Here is a chart and text to help you follow the race. Race details and TV-viewing schedule (for the U.S.) can be found at Versus.

(Click chart for a better view.)

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