Past Events

February 27, 2007
Breakaway From Cancer Initiative Reaches Record Crowds at 2007 Amgen Tour of California
On Sunday, February 25, as Stage 7, the final stage of the 2007 Amgen Tour of California rolled in to Long Beach, it was clear that the crowds of spectators exceeded expectations, breaking the record attendance of 1.3 million for the 2006 Amgen Tour and setting a new record, nearly 1.6 million, as largest single sporting event in California history. Read more

January 25, January 27 and February 3, 2007
PedalFest 2007
PedalFest 2007 - an Amgen Tour of California pre-event - was a unique, stationary cycling fundraiser in which miles pedaled earned matched dollars. For a $5 minimum donation, individuals were invited to ride a stationary bike at select Union Bank branches for five minutes, and Union Bank of California, AEG and the Amgen Tour of California each donated $1 for every mile ridden to support the Breakaway from CancerTM initiative. Read more

November 12 and December 3, 2006
February 11, 2007
Breakaway from Cancer Charity Rides
Before the professional cyclists hit the road for the second Amgen Tour of California in February, cycling enthusiasts around the country had the opportunity to participate in the Breakaway from Cancer™ charity rides in Washington D.C. (November 12), San Francisco (December 3) and Thousand Oaks (February 11). Each ride encompassed a moderate 25-mile course and was open to all levels of experienced riders. Read more