Amgen Tour of California 2012

The Amgen Tour of California (AToC), is an 8-day pro-cycling race that winds its way though nearly 800 miles of California country roads and city streets.

In it’s 7th consecutive year, the 2012 Amgen Tour of California began in the vineyards of Northern California and ended on the streets of downtown Los Angeles, with 16 cycling teams from around the world competing for the yellow jersey.

A big congratulations to the 2012 Amgen Tour of California overall winner: Robert Gesink of the Netherlands, riding for Rabobank Cycling Team!

2012 Amgen Tour of California: Schedule & Stage Results

ATOC Stage 1: Santa Rosa Start and Finish

Sunday, May 13, 2012, 115.9 miles

ATOC Stage 1: Results

ATOC Stage 1 Winner: Peter Sagan, Liquigas-Cannondale
ATOC Stage 1 Leader Jersey: Peter Sagan, Liquigas-Cannondale
ATOC Stage 1 King of the Mountain: David Boily, Team Spidertech Powered by C10
ATOC Stage 1 Sprint: Peter Sagan, Liquigas-Cannondale
ATOC Stage 1 Best Young Rider: Peter Sagan, Liquigas-Cannondale
ATOC Stage 1 Most Aggressive: Ben Jacques-Maynes, Bissell Pro Cycling
ATOC Stage 1 Most Courageous Rider Jersey: Levi Leipheimer, Omega Pharma-QuickStep

ATOC Stage 2: San Francisco Start to Santa Cruz Finish

Monday, May 14, 2012,  117.1 miles

ATOC Stage 2: Results

ATOC Stage 2 Winner: Peter Sagan, Liquigas-Cannondale
ATOC Stage 2 Leader Jersey: Peter Sagan, Liquigas-Cannondale
ATOC Stage 2 King of the Mountain: David Boily, Team Spidertech Powered by C10
ATOC Stage 2 Sprint: Peter Sagan, Liquigas-Cannondale
ATOC Stage 2 Best Young Rider: Peter Sagan, Liquigas-Cannondale
ATOC Stage 2 Most Aggressive: Alexandre Geniez, UCI Professional Continental
ATOC Stage 2 Most Courageous Rider Jersey: Jeremy Vennell, Bissell Pro Cycling

ATOC Stage 3: San Jose Start to Livermore Finish

Tuesday, May 15, 2012,  115.3 miles

ATOC Stage 3: Results

ATOC Stage 3 Winner: Peter Sagan, Liquigas-Cannondale
ATOC Stage 3 Leader Jersey: Peter Sagan, Liquigas-Cannondale
ATOC Stage 3 King of the Mountain: Sébastian Salas, Optum Powered by Kelly Benefit Strategies
ATOC Stage 3 Sprint: Peter Sagan, Liquigas-Cannondale
ATOC Stage 3 Best Young Rider: Peter Sagan, Liquigas-Cannondale
ATOC Stage 3 Most Aggressive: Wilson Marentes Torres, Colombia-Coldeportes
ATOC Stage 3 Most Courageous Rider Jersey: Jeremy Vennell, Bissell Pro Cycling

ATOC Stage 4: Sonora Start to Clovis Finish

Wednesday, May 16, 2012,  130.2 miles

ATOC Stage 4: Results

ATOC Stage 4 Winner: Peter Sagan, Liquigas-Cannondale
ATOC Stage 4 Leader Jersey: Peter Sagan, Liquigas-Cannondale
ATOC Stage 4 King of the Mountain: Sébastian Salas, Optum Powered by Kelly Benefit Strategies
ATOC Stage 4 Sprint: Peter Sagan, Liquigas-Cannondale
ATOC Stage 4 Best Young Rider: Peter Sagan, Liquigas-Cannondale
ATOC Stage 4 Most Aggressive: Yannick Eijssen, Team BMC
ATOC Stage 4 Most Courageous Rider Jersey: Markel Irizar Arranburu, RadioShack Nissan Trek

ATOC Stage 5: Bakersfield Time Trial

Thursday, May 17, 2012,  18.4 miles

ATOC Stage 5: Results

ATOC Stage 5 Winner: David Zabriskie, Garmin-Barracuda
ATOC Stage 5 Leader Jersey: David Zabriskie, Garmin-Barracuda
ATOC Stage 5 King of the Mountain: Sébastian Salas, Optum Powered by Kelly Benefit Strategies
ATOC Stage 5 Sprint: Peter Sagan, Liquigas-Cannondale
ATOC Stage 5 Best Young Rider: Luke Durbridge, Orica-GreenEDGE
ATOC Stage 5 Most Aggressive: Yannick Eijssen, Team BMC
ATOC Stage 5 Most Courageous Rider Jersey: Markel Irizar Arranburu,RadioShack Nissan Trek

ATOC Stage 6: Palmdale Start to Big Bear Lake Finish

Friday, May 18, 2012,  115.7 miles

ATOC Stage 6: Results

ATOC Stage 6 Winner: Sylvain Georges, AG2R La Mondiale
ATOC Stage 6 Leader Jersey: David Zabriskie, Garmin-Barracuda
ATOC Stage 6 King of the Mountain: Sébastian Salas, Optum Powered by Kelly Benefit Strategies
ATOC Stage 6 Sprint: Peter Sagan, Liquigas-Cannondale
ATOC Stage 6 Best Young Rider: Luke Durbridge, Orica-GreenEDGE
ATOC Stage 6 Most Aggressive: Sylvain Georges, AG2R La Mondiale
ATOC Stage 6 Most Courageous Rider Jersey: Timothy Duggan, Liquigas-Cannondale

ATOC Stage 7: Ontario Start to Mt Baldy Finish

Saturday, May 20, 2012,  78.3 miles

ATOC Stage 7: Results

ATOC Stage 7 Winner: Robert Gesink, Rabobank Cycling Team
ATOC Stage 7 Leader Jersey: Robert Gesink, Rabobank Cycling Team
ATOC Stage 7 King of the Mountain: Sébastian Salas, Optum Powered by Kelly Benefit Strategies
ATOC Stage 7 Sprint: Peter Sagan, Liquigas-Cannondale
ATOC Stage 7 Best Young Rider: Wilco Kelderman, Rabobank Cycling Team
ATOC Stage 7 Most Aggressive: Jhon Atapuma, Colombia-Coldeportes
ATOC Stage 7 Most Courageous Rider Jersey: Chris Horner, RadioShack-Nissan-Trek

TOC Stage 8: Beverly Hills Start to Los Angeles Finish

Sunday, May 21, 2012,  78.3 miles

ATOC Stage 8: Results

ATOC Stage 8 Winner: Peter Sagan, Liquigas-Cannondale
ATOC Stage 8 Leader Jersey: Robert Gesink, Rabobank Cycling Team
ATOC Stage 8 King of the Mountain: Sébastian Salas, Optum Powered by Kelly Benefit Strategies
ATOC Stage 8 Sprint: Peter Sagan,Liquigas-Cannondale
ATOC Stage 8 Best Young Rider: Wilco Kelderman, Rabobank Cycling Team
ATOC Stage 8 Most Aggressive: Jeremy Vennell, Bissell Pro Cycling
ATOC Stage 8 Most Courageous Rider Jersey: Robbie McEwen, Orica-GreenEDGE

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