The organizers of the popular Amgen Tour of California have announced that a stage will finally reach San Diego!! We've been informally lobbying for the Tour to come to California's cycling mecca since attending the event two years ago.

The race's 9th and final stage will start in Rancho Bernardo on February 22, 2009, and end in Escondido (on the same day). While watching the riders finish is exciting, the most unique experience is getting up-close and personal with all of the pros and their equipment prior to each day's start. More to come for sure!