Tour of California 2014

May 9th sees the start of the 9th edition of the Tour of California. Traditionally, the 8-day stage race runs from north to south of the west coast state, this year being no different. Just like previous editions the 2014 race will feature a well balanced combination of racing time trials, climbing and sprinting.

The Tour of California is perfectly suited for riders who are preparing for the Tour de France. In Europe the Giro d’Italia takes place at the same time, but the sheer duration of that race makes it a tricky target for those with eyes on La Grande Boucle.

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Tour of Californië 2014: Stages and results

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Cavendish wins final stage, Wiggins GC

The final stage of the Tour of California is a 122 kilometre criterium in and around Thousand Oaks. Mark Cavendish proved he is still one of the fastest sprinters in the world as he beat John Degenkolb on the line. Fellow Briton Bradley Wiggins takes the GC after finishing safely in the bunch.

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Stage 7 - Sagan wins the stage

The 7th stage of the Tour of California goes from Santa Clarita to Pasadena and counts 142,8 kilometres. It could be one for the sprinters but the two hills in the middle may spoil this. Peter Sagan the favourite for this stage outsprints Thor Hushovd and takes the stage.

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Chaves wins Queens stage, Wiggins still in lead

The 6th stage in the Tour of California leads from Santa Clarita to the top of Mountain High, a hors category climb in 24 kilometres long. On the slopes 24-year old Colombian Johan Esteban Chavez leaves his fellows escapees behind and soloes to victory.

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Tour of California 2014 Phinney oozes class in Santa Barbara

Taylor Phinney powered to the stage 5 win in California, soloing to victory in impressive fashion. Wiggins keeps his GC lead.

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Tour of California 2014 Canadian Routley outsprints fellow escapees

Will Routley took a dream win in the Tour of California as part of an escape that made it all the way to the finish. Wiggins maintains his GC lead.

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