Stage 2 of Amgen race coming to Nevada City
Editor’s note: Still no word from the local press, but this press release confirms what I’d been hearing and the buzz that was going around on Facebook last night. “Due to uncertain weather and road conditions, race organizers have determined that the best way to ensure a complete course for Stage 2 of the 2011 […]
Vino Velo food & wine gala in Auburn
A wine, food and festive gala event benefiting Bike Auburn is Sunday, May 15, at the Winchester Country Club in Meadow Vista. It’s from noon to 5 p.m. and features local restaurants and wineries, Tour of California cuisine, a live jazz band and a vintage and ultra-modern bicycle exhibit. A video broadcast of the Stage […]
FoodWineArt guide to Amgen Tour of California
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Placer County Vintners to host AMGEN gala event
Local Wineries, Restaurants, Live Entertainment & World-Class Celebrity Cyclists Featured at Vino Velo 2011 The Vino Velo Gala will be a wine, food and festive event celebrating the evolution of the bicycle and the Stage 3 Start of the Amgen Tour of California in Auburn. Bike Auburn in partnership with event host, the Placer County […]
Food, Wine & Art on the Amgen bike route
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Pure Energy
THE AMGEN TOUR OF CALIFORNIA IS the largest cycling event in America. From May 15-22, the more than 800-mile race winds through some of California’s most scenic landmarks, including Lake Tahoe and historic gold-rush towns. The peloton, which includes 19 elite cycling teams, begins at its highest start elevation in six years—6,300 feet above sea […]
“Lettuce” Welcome Spring: Newcastle Produce and Foothill Flowers
WITH A LONG, WET WINTER BEHIND them, farmers are planting their summer crops and harvesting spring’s bounty. Spring lettuces, such as Red Leaf, Romaine and Oakleaf, are headed for the Foothill Farmers Market in Auburn and Roseville, just in time for seasonal salads. April is a time for the “A” crops, such as asparagus and […]
West Shore Café at Lake Tahoe: A room with a view
“THE WEST SHORE IS THE BEST SHORE,” the locals say. They point to all the outdoor recreational activities, from skiing and snow-shoeing to hiking and biking, on the most secluded part of the lake. The quiet West Shore will gain international fame in May, when pro cyclists race past Homewood (pop. 840) during the AMGEN […]
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