Category Archives: Breakaway from Cancer

In one of the most impressive team and individual performances thus far on the tour, Chris Horner (USA) of Team RadioShack out performed his competitors to win the first mountaintop finish in the history of the race atop Sierra Road … More →

Greg Henderson (NZL) of Sky Procycling took the stage 3 win of the Amgen Tour of California earlier today, but his triumph was perhaps overshadowed by another’s courageous victory. Prior to the stage finish in Modesto, breast cancer survivor Leona … More →

Enthusiastic crowds welcomed riders to the finish of Stage 2 of the 2011 Amgen Tour of California in Sacramento this afternoon after beginning in Nevada City, California. For the second year in a row, Nevada City was host to the … More →

Despite much preparation, Stage 1 of the 2011 Amgen Tour of California was cancelled earlier today due to adverse weather conditions. One might think that this would dampen the spirit of cycling fans, but the turnout to today’s Breakaway Mile … More →

The 2010 Amgen Tour of California ended on a high note last Sunday on a sunny day in Thousand Oaks, CA. Hundreds of cancer survivors and caregivers participated in the “Breakaway Mile”, marching the last mile of Stage 8 waving … More →