Escondido is Proud to Host the Tour's Overall Race Start on May 12, 2013

The Amgen Tour of California, "America's Greatest Race," is coming back to Escondido! On November 27, the host cities for the 2013 Tour were officially announced at a press conference at Escondido City Hall. For the first time, the Tour will start in Southern California, with Escondido as the only San Diego County city to host a stage. 

Race Route

Festival Start Time: 9:30 a.m.
Race Start Time: 11:15 a.m.
Start/Finish Line Location: Grand & Broadway, Downtown Escondido
Approximate Race Finish Time: 3:30 p.m.

For those who witnessed the Tour when it finished in Escondido in 2009, you know how thrilling it was – for those who did not, get ready for an amazing experience! Check back here for more information, including special events to be scheduled the week leading up to the race start.

NEW! Best Viewing Locations

NEW! Photo Gallery – Team Presentation Gala

Be a Sponsor!

• Local Sponsorship – Don't miss out on this one of a kind outreach opportunity!

VIP Experiences

• Escondido Out Front – Team Presentation Gala
  
• Local VIP Hospitality Tent – Purchase Passes
  

Volunteers Needed!

• Be a Volunteer

Race-Related Special Events and Services

• Downtown Event Map and Schedule
  
• Local Lifestyle Festival Vendor Registration
  
• Schedule of Special Events

• Breakaway from Cancer – Register to walk the Breakaway Mile!
  
• Bike Valets

Information for Escondido Residents and Businesses

• Street and Parking Lot Closures
• Be Prepared! Race Day Information for Downtown Businesses

Official Amgen Tour of California Links

• Amgen Tour of California Host Cities Map
  
• Official Amgen Tour of California Web Site

News Releases

• Amgen Riders to Watch
• Joor Muffler Man Dressed Up for Amgen Race
• Street Parking Lot Closures this Weekend - Amgen Tour of California Overall Race Start
• Breakaway from Cancer Champion Named for Escondido
• NBC to Broadcast 2013 Amgen Tour of California
• Tickets Now on Sale for Amgen Tour of California VIP Experiences: Team Presentation Gala and Local Hospitality Tent
• Vendor Spaces Available at the Amgen Tour of California Local Lifestyle Festival
• Escondido to Host 2013 Amgen Tour of California Charity Gala
• Pro Cyclist Timmy Duggan to do Meet and Greet at Bike Bling
• Sixteen Teams Selected to Compete in 2013 Amgen Tour of California
• Amgen Tour of California Route Announced
• Escondido Secures First Sponsor of Amgen Tour of California
• Amgen Tour of California Host Cities Announced for 2013

For more information, contact Michelle Geller at 760-839-4587 or mgeller@escondido.org.