The 2014 Amgen Tour of California was the ninth running of the Tour of California cycling stage race. It was held from May 11–18, and rated as a 2.HC event on the UCI America Tour. It began in Sacramento and finished in Thousand Oaks.[1]
Schedule
Participating teams
Sixteen teams participated in the 2014 Tour of California, including nine UCI World Tour teams, three UCI Professional Continental teams, and four UCI Continental teams. They are:
The winner of the 2013 race, Tejay van Garderen, did not participate in this edition as he was preparing to ride the Tour de France. The main favorite for the overall classification is Bradley Wiggins.[2] Other riders competing in the race are Taylor Phinney, Thor Hushovd, Janier Acevedo, Tom Boonen, Mark Cavendish, Jens Voigt, Adam Yates and Peter Sagan.[3]
Stages
Stage 1
- May 11, 2014 — Sacramento to Sacramento, 120.0 mi (193.1 km)[4]
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General Classification after Stage 1
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Stage 2
- May 12, 2014 — Folsom, 12.5 mi (20.1 km), individual time trial (ITT)[5]
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General Classification after Stage 2
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Stage 3
- May 13, 2014 — San Jose to Mount Diablo State Park, 108.5 mi (174.6 km)[6]
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General Classification after Stage 3
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Stage 4
- May 14, 2014 — Monterey to Cambria, 102.6 mi (165.1 km)[7]
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General Classification after Stage 4
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Stage 5
- May 15, 2014 — Pismo Beach to Santa Barbara, 107.4 mi (172.8 km)[8]
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General Classification after Stage 5
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Stage 6
- May 16, 2014 — Santa Clarita to Mountain High, 94.4 mi (151.9 km)[9]
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General Classification after Stage 6
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Stage 7
- May 17, 2014 — Santa Clarita to Pasadena, 88.7 mi (142.7 km)[10]
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General Classification after Stage 7
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Stage 8
- May 18, 2014 — Thousand Oaks to Thousand Oaks, 76.1 mi (122.5 km)[11]
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Final General Classification
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Classification leadership table
In the 2014 Tour of California, 5 jerseys are awarded. For the general classification, calculated by adding the finishing times of the stages per cyclist, the leader receives a yellow jersey. This classification is considered the most important of the Tour of California, and the winner of the general classification will be considered the winner of the Tour of California.
500 meters from the Stage 4 finish line in Cambria at the 2014 Tour
Additionally, there is also a sprints classification, akin to what is called the points classification in other races, which awards a green jersey. In the sprints classification, cyclists receive points for finishing in the top 15 in a stage. In addition, some points can be won in intermediate sprints.
There is also a mountains classification, which awards a Polka dots jersey. In the mountains classifications, points are won by reaching the top of a mountain before other cyclists. Each climb is categorized, either first, second, third, or fourth category, with more points available for the harder climbs.
There is also a youth classification. This classification is calculated the same way as the general classification, but only young cyclists (under 23) are included. The leader of the young rider classification receives a white and green jersey.
The last jersey is awarded to the most combative rider of a stage for him to wear on the next stage. It is generally awarded to a rider who attacks constantly or spends a lot of time in the breakaways. This jersey is blue, white and yellow.
There is also a classification for teams. In this classification, the times of the best three cyclists per stage are added, and the team with the lowest time is the leader.[12]
Classification standings
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Denotes the leader of the General classification |
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Denotes the leader of the Mountains classification |
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Denotes the leader of the Points classification |
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Denotes the leader of the Young rider classification |
Media coverage
Television
References
- ↑ "Tour Of California 2014: Results & News | Cyclingnews.com". cyclingnews.com. Retrieved May 10, 2014.
- ↑ "Bradley Wiggins: Tour of California is a 'major target' – Cycling Weekly". cyclingweekly.co.uk. Retrieved May 10, 2014.
- ↑ "2014 Tour of California". Cyclingnews.com. Future plc. Retrieved May 16, 2014.
- ↑ "Stage 1 – Sacramento Circuit" (PDF). Tour of California. AEG Cycling. April 24, 2014. Retrieved May 12, 2014.
- ↑ "Stage 2 – Folsom Time Trial" (PDF). Tour of California. AEG Cycling. April 24, 2014. Retrieved May 12, 2014.
- ↑ "Stage 3 – San Jose to Mount Diablo State Park" (PDF). Tour of California. AEG Cycling. April 24, 2014. Retrieved May 12, 2014.
- ↑ "Stage 4 – Monterey to Cambria" (PDF). Tour of California. AEG Cycling. April 24, 2014. Retrieved May 12, 2014.
- ↑ "Stage 5 – Pismo Beach to Santa Barbara" (PDF). Tour of California. AEG Cycling. April 24, 2014. Retrieved May 12, 2014.
- ↑ "Stage 6 – Santa Clarita to Mountain High" (PDF). Tour of California. AEG Cycling. April 24, 2014. Retrieved May 12, 2014.
- ↑ "Stage 7 – Santa Clarita to Pasadena" (PDF). Tour of California. AEG Cycling. April 24, 2014. Retrieved May 12, 2014.
- ↑ "Stage 8 – Thousand Oaks Circuit Race" (PDF). Tour of California. AEG Cycling. April 24, 2014. Retrieved May 12, 2014.
- ↑ "Classification Jerseys". Tour of California. AEG Cycling. Retrieved May 12, 2014.
External links
Bradley Wiggins (GBR)
Rohan Dennis (AUS)
Lawson Craddock (USA)
Will Routley (CAN)
Peter Sagan (SVK)
Esteban Chaves (COL)
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