Amgen Tour Stage One Canceled. Updated With Over 60 Photos
South Lake Tahoe, CA…The Amgen Tour of California Stage one has been postponed due to weather. The first stage will be held tomorrow morning at Squaw Valley. More to follow [nggallery id=17]
Stage 1 of the 2011 Amgen Tour of California to start at 1:15 p.m. PT
Lake Tahoe, Calif. (May 15, 2011) – After monitoring weather conditions overnight and this morning, while consulting with public safety and race team officials, organizers of the 2011 Amgen Tour of California have announced that the current and projected weather conditions will allow Stage 1 of the race to start at 1:15 p.m. PT at […]
Israel Experincing Three Pronged Border Attacks/Demonstrations. -By John Hamilton
Jerusalem…Palestinians, Syrians, Hizballah and more staged a three pronged attempt at large scale border incursions. Israel is ground zero for the latest unrest in the Middle East today. The border crossings have been reported in the Golan Heights, Lebanon and the Gaza Strip. In some cases demonstrators have planted Syrian and Palestinian Flags… There was […]
Tahoe Expo & Festival Happening Now!
South Lake Tahoe, NV…The Lake Tahoe Expo is currently happening in the Horizon Casino parking lot. Food and drinks are being served, and there is art and entertainment for the whole family. If you are looking for something to do while you wait for the race to start, come on by!
Traffic Update…Incidents on Hwy 88, 89 and I-80
Lake Tahoe, CA/NV…Crews are working an injury accident in Hope Valley on Hwy 88 near the Hope Valley Store. There is also new spinouts on I-80 near Soda Springs. On Hwy 89 near Bliss State Park there is also another accident with a Toyota Prius and Dodge Van have mixed it up. This is one […]
Amgen Tour of California Delayed Start
South Lake Tahoe, CA………….Mother Nature has dealt the Amgen Tour of California a difficult hand this morning, on this, their first foray into the Sierras. Officials moved the race from February to May two years ago recognizing the inclement conditions that can affect the State of California in February. Of utmost concern for race officials […]
Amgen Tour Tentatively on for 1:15pm Start
May 15, 2011 (Lake Tahoe, Calif./Nev.) – Statement from Andrew Messick, President of AEG Sports, presenter of the Amgen Tour of California: Due to severe and unsafe weather conditions in the Lake Tahoe area, the start of Stage 1 of the 2011 Amgen Tour of California has been delayed. If the weather improves, a shortened […]
The Road Conditions and Chain Control Report
Incline Village, NV….The latest controls report from the Nevada Dept of Transportation is below. I-80, Hwy 88, SR-431 and Hwy 89 all have controls at this time. Be careful out there as there are also lots of visitors that are not used to driving in snow conditions on the roadway this morning… NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF […]
Traffic Updates…Spinouts and More as The Storm Rolls Through
South Lake Tahoe, CA/NV….There are nine incidents being worked right now. With the Amgen Tour Starting this morning there are of few incidents on Hwy 88 from crowds no doubt on their way. A couple of incidents are being reported of vehicles stuck in the snow in the Kirkwood area on Hwy 88. There is […]
Rolling Road Closures Tomorrow For Amgen Tour
(Lake Tahoe, Calif./Nev.) – As the 2011 Amgen Tour of California makes it way through the Lake Tahoe region, residents and visitors are encouraged to plan ahead for rolling road closures – slight delays allowing the cyclists to pass – on Sunday, May 15 (Stage 1) and Monday, May 16 (Stage 2). According to race […]