Amgen Tour of California

Team loses second naming sponsor and overall lead in California, but will keep hunting stages

Colombian lands big-time win over WorldTour heavy hitters in the California heat

U.S. champion says he's on the rise a heading into California and his national title defense

The 5-hour Energy captain is riding a Canadian frame built with a mix of Microshift and FSA components

Veteran domestic pro looks ahead at the Amgen Tour of California and the junction where desperation and pampering can produce career-defining wins

Schleck favors the ride quality and more relaxed geometry of the Domane to the racier Madone

Scenes from the opening day of racing at the Amgen Tour of California

How hot was it at the Amgen opener? Too hot — and due to get even hotter

Results from stage 1 of the 2013 Amgen Tour of California

The bunch is denied a mass gallop to the line as Westra steals a march in the final kilometers

Evan Rudd gets some quality time with Thor Hushovd's BMC Impec at the 2013 Amgen Tour of California

The American faces a hard parcours but has a tough team to get him from Escondido to Santa Rosa

On Mt. Diablo, says van Garderen, "when you have a million people on the climb … you’re going to realize the sport of cycling is still strong"

Casey B. Gibson provides some pre-race pix from the 2013 Amgen Tour of California

The 2010 U.S. road-race champ crashed in a corner, without gloves, and shredded his palms

The Garmin-Sharp sprinter feels he's spread himself too thin in recent years and wants to get back up to speed

Organizers say they are working with the Department of Homeland Security and ask for fan involvement

Peter Sagan, Philippe Gilbert, Michael Rogers among the 128 starters of the 2013 Amgen Tour of California

The Amgen Tour peloton will roll out on a route that should keep the racing interesting all the way to Mount Diablo

The world champion is in California for his first U.S. race

Follow along as teams confirm their rosters for the Amgen Tour of California, which opens Sunday in Escondido

American Tour hope is returning to the Amgen Tour with a loaded squad and an eye on his first professional stage race win

Horner hopes to return in June, says he "wants to race again"

Tom Boonen will return to racing at the Amgen Tour of California in May

The 2010 Tour de France winner said he's feeling more comfortable on the bike following a bad crash last summer

Cannondale standout will race in the Amgen Tour of California, and later the USA Pro Challenge

The 2010 Tour champion talks about coming out of a tunnel and looking ahead to the positive in his long comeback from injury

Exergy expands junior program and looks for support; Allar, Clarke lead the U.S. criterium calendars; two qualify for Nature Valley Grand Prix

Bissell's Phil Gaimon doesn’t recall the accident that landed him in a hospital, but the support he received is something he’ll never forget

Former and current world and national TT and cyclocross champions will compete in women's event in San Jose

BMC Racing, Cannondale, and a host of other top ProTeams are in the 16-squad lineup for the 2013 Tour of California

In the wake of bad weather forcing the cancellation of two races this weekend, here's a look at cycling's on/off relationship with Mother Nature

A south-to-north route, Mt. Diablo and a Golden Gate Bridge crossing highlight the eight-day, 750-mile race

Organizers reveal details of tough route for eighth edition of the Tour of California

World champion will travel to the U.S. for the first time in May to show his rainbow stripes in California

Drug-maker Amgen will pay $762 million in penalties and whistleblower settlements over off-label drug recommendations

The Amgen Tour executive director says the growth of big-time stage racing in the U.S. is good for all promoters

Organizers unveil the host cities and some route details for the 2013 Amgen Tour of California

San Diego County likely to host a stage of the 2013 Amgen Tour

AEG claims no disruption in operations during sale as Amgen has one year remaining on sponsor deal with Tour of California

Energy firm says it has paid $2 million into cycling in 2012, but partners are considering legal action over unpaid bills

Defending champ hoping to regain top form for Tour, talks about the human condition and the sweetness of victory through struggle

Duggan was visible almost every stage of the race, whether in a breakaway or in support of Sagan

Skratch Labs brings you an all-new mobile recipe

TrainingPeaks co-founder reviews power data from the Amgen Tour's two mountain stages

Five-stage winner says his popularity in California is nice, but comes at a price

Stage 8 of the 2012 Amgen Tour of California, through the lens of Casey B. Gibson

After breaking his leg and losing his father in the last couple years, Gesink is thrilled to be back on top as pro cyclist

1. Peter SAGAN, Liquigas-Cannondale in 1:27:36 2. Tom BOONEN, Omega Pharma-Quick Step at s.t. 3. Gerald CIOLEK, Omega Pharma-Quick Step at s.t. 4. Roger KLUGE, Argos-Shimano at s.t. 5. Heinrich HAUSSLER, Garmin-Barracuda at s.t.

Peter Sagan does it yet again at AToC today, while Robert Gesink wins the overall after grabbing yellow yesterday

Dr. Allen Lim, chef Biju Thomas and the Skratch Lab crew outline Omega Pharma-Quick Step's stage 8 meal plan, from breakfast to dinner

Bontrager youngster was third in the Amgen Tour's queen stage on Saturday

Stage 7 of the 2012 Amgen Tour of California, through the lens of Casey B. Gibson

Defending champ risked all for the overall at the Amgen Tour and came up short on Mount Baldy

Tech editor Nick Legan examines the gearing choices and other special equipment selections for the Amgen Tour's queen stage

Moments after crossing the line at Mount Baldy, Robert Gesink recaps his race-winning ride at the 2012 Amgen Tour of California

1. Robert GESINK, Rabobank at 3:37:08 2. Darwin ATAPUMA HURTADO, Colombia-Coldeportes at s.t. 3. Fabio Andres DUARTE AREVALO, Colombia-Coldeportes at :14 4. Joe DOMBROSKI, Bontrager-Livestrong at :18 5. Thomas DANIELSON, Garmin-Barracuda at :26

Dutchman returns with devastating stage 7 attack to all-but-seal the Amgen Tour of California

Tom Boonen happy with Amgen Tour so far, but hopes for first win in Sunday's final stage in L.A. Then he'll focus on the Olympics

Pro bike gallery: Peter Velits' Specialized Tarmac through the lens of Nick Legan

Peter Velits suffered through stage 6 and has no idea what to expect on Mount Baldy at the 2012 Amgen Tour of California

Dr. Allen Lim, chef Biju Thomas and the Skratch Lab crew outline Omega Pharma-Quick Step's stage 7 meal plan, from breakfast to dinner

Sebastian Salas had planned to give all for Mount Baldy, but three days in the break and a polka dot jersey changed those plans

With a good word from Jens Voigt, Dave Zabriskie tells VeloNews he's starting to think he can climb with the best at Mount Baldy and win the 2012 Amgen Tour of California

Frenchman says he was only thinking of himself and the task at hand during his brave solo stage win in stage 6 of the 2012 Amgen Tour of California

Dave Zabriskie enters Saturday's queen stage in California in pole position, but the 15-percent ramps on Mount Baldy will determine who holds yellow on Sunday

Gallery: Stage 6 of the 2012 Amgen Tour of California through the lens of Casey Gibson

An eyewitness account of George's inspirational win after riding in a car behind the Frenchman all day

Nick Legan talks to a moto pilot and camera operator at AToC to learn the secrets of these sick machines and daring passengers

Peter Velits and Robert Gesink may just be the most dangerous men on the GC ahead of Mount Baldy

Aussie sprinter says cycling has given him so much

After breaking away at 1.5km into the race, Sylvain Georges held off a late charge to win stage 6 at the Amgen Tour.

Tom Boonen talks about the difficult stages ahead, and says that it's time to remove the masks

Dutchman says Bakersfield time trial was the single best indicator of his recovery from a broken femur suffered late in 2011

Andrew Talansky discusses what the Amgen TT revealed about the GC contenders' strengths and weaknesses

Pro Bike: Andrew Talansky's Cervelo R5VWD for stage 6 of the Amgen Tour of California

Images from the start of stage 6 at the 2012 Amgen Tour of California

Dr. Allen Lim, chef Biju Thomas and the Skratch Lab crew outline Omega Pharma-Quick Step's stage 6 meal plan, from breakfast to dinner