| Hi, Here is the link for the photos from last Saturday and some others I have on my website from other stages of AToC. There are 11 pages on the Amgen-Giant Master Charity Challenge the very last image is a video (I know Dara is going to like this one) Cheers, Gus Corona |
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Fwd: Amgen-Giant Masters Charity Challenge Photos
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Stage 8
http://www.amgentourofcalifornia.com/Route/stages/stage8.html
Saturday, February 21, 2009
Into the climb
Saturdays Stage Start
Here is the link for todays Stage
http://www.amgentourofcalifornia.com/Route/stages/stage7.html
Friday, February 20, 2009
Dinner in santa barbara
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Thursday Stricky Tours Wine Tasting
Stricky Tours rode from Paso Robles to Hwy 1 and got extremely distracted from wine tasting. Richard poured wine for the riders at the top of their climb and while riding down hwy 1. We drove back to the finish line just in time to see the pro's come thru.
Thursday, February 19, 2009
KOM ??---> QOM
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Robin & Kel Bells rode the last leg of the course today. They climbed the last KOM thru snow and down thru beautiful rolling countryside ending up at the finish line just before the pelaton.
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Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Wednesday Ride
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
20 K to go
3rd Day of Rain
Tuesdays Stage
Typical Daily weather forecast with all green and some red. The red has been following all the last two days. We love it now.
The link below is for today's stage from San Jose to Modesto
http://www.amgentourofcalifornia.com/Route/stages/stage3.html
The link below is for today's stage from San Jose to Modesto
http://www.amgentourofcalifornia.com/Route/stages/stage3.html
Tuesday Morning
Monday, February 16, 2009
on the climb
Monday Ride Start
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Dinner Sunday Night
Sunday Stage Completed
Malcolm Hill, Jonathon Williams and Steve Strickler completed the whole ride. Others succumbed to the 40 degree temp and constant rain with occasionally heavy winds. The pro field was equally blessed with the foul weather which surely contributed to the fragmented field. One long cold day in the record books.
Sunday Start TOC
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Sundys Ride
http://www.amgentourofcalifornia.com/Route/stages/stage1.html
Vince's Italian Ristourante
Friday, February 13, 2009
Fwd: In Honor of Anthony Meeker
Dear Friends and Family,
Most of you are already aware that Anthony (Tony) Meeker my brother passed away on Monday, February 9th in a tragic car accident in his home state, Pennsylvania at the age of 44. Many of you didn't personally get to meet Tony, but he was a giving, humble, spiritual, and kindhearted brother and friend. He will be missed dearly by all of us.
I am home in PA for his funeral services this weekend and wanted to thank you all for keeping our family in your thoughts. We sincerely appreciate all personal expressions of sympathy. We have been comforted immensely by all that have reached out with your prayers and thoughts.
Tony was a compassionate fellow cyclist and champion. The l ove of cycling with my brother was a bond we shared together. Should friends desire to send memorial contributions the family has designated the Amgen-Giant Elite Masters Racing Charity which I will be riding in next week in honor of Tony to raise funds for Cancer. Below I have included links that will give you information on the ride. It would mean a lot to the family if you should decide to give a charitable donation in lieu of flowers or gifts in honor of Tony.
Thank you in advance for your continued support and contribution. Keeping us in your thoughts is truly appreciated.
Richard Meeker & Meeker Family
Stage information including length and profile can be viewed on the Amgen Tour of California website http://www.amgentourofcalifornia.com/Route/stages.html
Amgen Cycling Club's website:(http://www.velogen.org/agm/consec.cfm?do=cc_signup). All funds donated on behalf of the Charity Challenge go directly to Amgen's Breakaway from Cancer. Family and friends can donate on Tony's behalf by providing your name in the appropriate field on the registration page. If you wish to solicit donations via check, please be sure to have your name or affiliation referenced on the check. Checks should be payable to Amgen Cycling Club and mailed to the following:
Jerry Jayne
Amgen Inc
MS: 38-2-D
Thousand Oaks, CA 91320
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Tour Of California Amgen Giant Challenge
AMGEN-GIANT MASTERS CHARITY CHALLENGE
Elite masters cycling team challenges California-based cycling teams to 'ride and raise' for charity during the Amgen Tour of California
Corona Del Mar, CA - Jan 6, 2009 - A select group of the Amgen-Giant Elite Masters Racing Team will be riding stages of the Amgen Tour of California in advance of the race to help promote awareness and raise money for Amgen's Breakaway from Cancer™ initiative. Breakaway from Cancer™ is a complimentary component to Amgen's sponsorship of the Amgen Tour of California to increase awareness of the important resources available to cancer patients, from prevention to education, and patient care to advocacy and support.
To support charity, the Amgen-Giant squad is reaching out to other California cycling teams to 'share a stage' while getting some good base miles during the tour. Cycling team members will be asked to raise charity funds in advance for the Breakaway campaign in order to participate. Participants will begin the stage route hours in advance of the official stage start time with the goal to arrive into the finishing city in advance of the race. Rolling support will be provided for the rides.
"This is a great way for California's competitive cycling community to get in some great training while supporting Breakaway from Cancer, an important component to the Amgen Tour of California", says Malcolm Hill, of Amgen-Giant Elite Masters Racing. "Our racing team is part of the larger Amgen Cycling Club whose mission includes raising funds for cancer initiative partners. We are challenging other riders and teams to become part of the highest profile cycling event in the U.S. by participating in one or more of our stage awareness rides."
Riders select which stage(s) they wish to participate. As in years past, the stage routes include spectacular scenery and challenging sections. "The stage rides are not a race but we encourage participation limited to strong riders", says Hill. "We hope to raise a minimum of $100 per rider for each stage with 100% of the funds raised to directly reach the Breakaway partners". A list of riders and teams participating in the Breakaway from Cancer awareness rides for each stage will be announced prior to the Amgen Tour of California.
More information is available by contacting Malcolm Hill of Amgen-Giant Elite Masters Racing at 949-697-9845 or at hill285@gmail.com.
About Amgen Cycling Club: A non-profit, charitable organization with over 800 members located at 10 chapters worldwide. Amgen Cycling Club primarily consists of Amgen Inc employees, however is a community based organization that exists to promote cycling fitness and education to its members and residents within itsÕ communities. Amgen Cycling Club is sponsored by Amgen Inc, Giant Bicycles and other community based sponsors throughout the United States. The Amgen-Giant co-sponsored cycling team is an elite group of working master racers, which are active community members of Amgen Cycling Club. This event is not an officially supported event by Amgen, AEG or the Amgen Tour of California.
For more information on Amgen Cycling or the Amgen-Giant Team, please visit http://www.velogen.org//
Elite masters cycling team challenges California-based cycling teams to 'ride and raise' for charity during the Amgen Tour of California
Corona Del Mar, CA - Jan 6, 2009 - A select group of the Amgen-Giant Elite Masters Racing Team will be riding stages of the Amgen Tour of California in advance of the race to help promote awareness and raise money for Amgen's Breakaway from Cancer™ initiative. Breakaway from Cancer™ is a complimentary component to Amgen's sponsorship of the Amgen Tour of California to increase awareness of the important resources available to cancer patients, from prevention to education, and patient care to advocacy and support.
To support charity, the Amgen-Giant squad is reaching out to other California cycling teams to 'share a stage' while getting some good base miles during the tour. Cycling team members will be asked to raise charity funds in advance for the Breakaway campaign in order to participate. Participants will begin the stage route hours in advance of the official stage start time with the goal to arrive into the finishing city in advance of the race. Rolling support will be provided for the rides.
"This is a great way for California's competitive cycling community to get in some great training while supporting Breakaway from Cancer, an important component to the Amgen Tour of California", says Malcolm Hill, of Amgen-Giant Elite Masters Racing. "Our racing team is part of the larger Amgen Cycling Club whose mission includes raising funds for cancer initiative partners. We are challenging other riders and teams to become part of the highest profile cycling event in the U.S. by participating in one or more of our stage awareness rides."
Riders select which stage(s) they wish to participate. As in years past, the stage routes include spectacular scenery and challenging sections. "The stage rides are not a race but we encourage participation limited to strong riders", says Hill. "We hope to raise a minimum of $100 per rider for each stage with 100% of the funds raised to directly reach the Breakaway partners". A list of riders and teams participating in the Breakaway from Cancer awareness rides for each stage will be announced prior to the Amgen Tour of California.
More information is available by contacting Malcolm Hill of Amgen-Giant Elite Masters Racing at 949-697-9845 or at hill285@gmail.com.
About Amgen Cycling Club: A non-profit, charitable organization with over 800 members located at 10 chapters worldwide. Amgen Cycling Club primarily consists of Amgen Inc employees, however is a community based organization that exists to promote cycling fitness and education to its members and residents within itsÕ communities. Amgen Cycling Club is sponsored by Amgen Inc, Giant Bicycles and other community based sponsors throughout the United States. The Amgen-Giant co-sponsored cycling team is an elite group of working master racers, which are active community members of Amgen Cycling Club. This event is not an officially supported event by Amgen, AEG or the Amgen Tour of California.
For more information on Amgen Cycling or the Amgen-Giant Team, please visit http://www.velogen.org//
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