Women's Tour of California (2016) Photos; Stage 0: Women's Pre-Race Press Conference |
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| Kristin Klein, President of the Amgen Tour of California addresses the media during a press conference at Harveys Lake Tahoe Hotel and Casino ahead of the 2016 Amgen Breakaway from Heart Disease Women's Race May 18, 2016 in South Lake Tahoe, California. | share this photo |
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| Race director Adam Duvendeck | share this photo |
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| Suzanne Blaug, Senior Vice President of Amgen Global Marketing | share this photo |
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| Chris Zigmont, SRAM Road Brand Director | share this photo |
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| Evelyn Stevens (United States/Boels-Dolmans Cycling). Regarding recently setting the Women’s World Hour Record at Colorado Springs Velodrome: “Why I wanted to set the hour record was to learn because I wanted to learn how to suffer more. And I just rode today’s stage [1; South Lake Tahoe], and it’s absolutely spectacular and a postcard for California. And that finish is hard, so peddling and suffering.” | share this photo |
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| Regarding having world tour and an Olympic year, and the Amgen Tour of California on U.S. soil: “It’s fantastic! I live in San Francisco, so this is like having a home race. As an American, I usually have to travel to Europe, so it’s thrilling to see my European competitors flying over for this race.” “[I’m] thankful for all the sponsors for putting on the race, and it’s even more exciting to have it parallel with the men’s race. It’s very exciting.” | share this photo |
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| Marianne Vos (Netherland/Rabo-Liv Women's Cycling). Regarding field size/caliber: “If you look around [at this race], it’s all the top riders from around the world. Especially in this Olympic year, everybody is in very good form getting prepared for Rio. It’s going to be a tough and exciting race!” | share this photo |
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| Alison Tetrick (United States/Cylance Pro Cycling). “I’m really excited to see the progression of Amgen Tour of California. Seeing companies like Amgen embrace and empowering women to continue to go after their goals… to have this opportunity is incredible.” | share this photo |
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| Emma Johansson (Sweden/Wiggle High 5 Pro Cycling). Regarding being the number ranked rider and team strategy: “If you are being hard watched, this can open up doors for your teammates to possibly escape and get nice results.” ... “Europeans coming here is a very long trip; I love the fact that we do get four days of racing…makes it really worth it… I just love it here and I’m really excited about the race.” ... On GC aspirations: “I have a lot of experience. But it’s difficult to do. You need to take it step by step. Don’t think further, focus it on every single day.” | share this photo |
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| Kristin Armstrong (United States/Twenty16-Ridebiker). Though on the course as a time trial specialist: “This is a great course. The team time trial will be a critical piece and can make or break the race.” Regarding teammate and up and comer Chloe Dygert: “She’s special – and what is also special about this team…the juniors are so positive... Chloe is definitely someone who you call a natural talent. She didn’t just surprise our team but she also surprised the world. “ | share this photo |
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| Alexis Ryan (United States/Canyon/SRAM Racing). Regarding being new to Canyon/SRAM Racing: “It’s been an incredible opportunity to be part of this team. I’m the only American. Good atmosphere and team cohesion. The year has gone pretty smoothly, it’s been a really positive experience.” Regarding riding in Tahoe in last year’s Amgen Tour of California: “I have some knowledge of the courses here, but I’m gaining knowledge and experience from the women who won last year.” | share this photo |
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Women's Tour of California (2016) Photos; Stage 0: Women's Pre-Race Press Conference |
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