Amgen Tour of California Cycling Through Big Bear in May; January 7 Power Breakfast to Outline Benefits to Business Owners

January 1, 2010 by Catherine Sandstrom  
Filed under Current News, General, Recreation, Roads/Travel, Sports

The Amgen Tour of California will be cycling into the Big Bear Valley on May 21, as we will host stage six--and the largest hill climb of the event!

The Amgen Tour of California will be cycling into the Big Bear Valley on May 21, as we will host stage six--and the largest hill climb of the event!

Professional cycling stars Lance Armstrong and Levi Leipheimer will be in the Big Bear Valley in May, as both are scheduled to participate in the 2010 Amgen Tour of California, billed as the biggest biking event in North America and now on par with the Tour de France. Big Bear will provide a high-altitude finish on the eight-day, 750-mile race, as riders cycle their way here from Pasadena on May 21st. Participating host cities are expected to collectively benefit from an estimated economic impact of more than $200 million and, in an effort to share with Big Bear business owners how they can get involved, the Big Bear Chamber of Commerce will host an Amgen presentation by Chamber Chairman Ken Dally at the Chamber Power Breakfast, to be held at the Big Bear Best Western Chateau on Thursday, January 7. The 7am Power Breakfast will also include a Goldsprints stationary bike competition (including prizes), hosted by Bear Valley Bikes. Big Bear Chamber of Commerce Power Breakfasts are open to everyone, at a cost of $12 for Chamber members and $15 for guests.

Related posts:

  1. It’s Official! Big Bear to Host Stage Six of Amgen Tour of California; May 2010 Cycling Event to Reach International Audience of Billions
  2. City of Big Bear Lake Approached as Site of Potential High-Altitude Finish in 2010 AMGEN Tour of California
  3. Amgen Tour of California Is Cycling Our Way; Pro Mark Cavendish Wins Sunday’s Stage One Race
  4. Big Bear Once Again Chosen As Host City For Amgen Tour of California!
  5. Sneak Preview of Amgen Tour of California Route Available to Locals on Wednesday

About Catherine Sandstrom
After graduating from BBHS, Catherine moved to Los Angeles to attend Loyola Marymount University. In her 20 years off the mountain, most recently in Manhattan Beach, Catherine's career has included publishing, broadcasting, public relations and public education; she served as KBHR's News Director from April 2007 to July 2010.