Tour of California coastal route announced

The Tour of California bicycle race will take place May 6 to 23. Starting on Ocean Beach, Stage 3 of the Tour of California will cover nearly 120 miles from San Francisco to Santa Cruz. The route will take the riders south down the California coastline on Highway 1, and will include three long, but moderate climbs on Tunitas Creek Road, La Honda Road and Bonny Doon Road, which will all be followed by lengthy and fast descents. The sprint to the finish will follow W. Cliff Dr. along Monterey Bay to a conclusion to Stage 3 at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Click image to download pdf.