Tour de Nez, one of the country’s top professional bicycling stage races, will be headed to Northstar-at-Tahoe™ Resort in Truckee, California on June 19, 2010 for the 18th annual cycling event.
The entire event will take place over 4 days, June 16 - 19, in Historic Downtown Truckee and Downtown Reno and will wrap up at the Village at Northstar™ for the main events of epic climbs and scenic course routes. Pro cyclists will vie for their share of thousands in prize money, while cycling enthusiasts of all abilities will enjoy rides with cycling legends through scenic Lake Tahoe, a festive atmosphere and a packed schedule of events that includes family activities such as messenger races, the infamous clunker classic and even The Biggest Little Kid’s Race.
| Not just for the pro rider, The Tour de Nez offers a variety of recreational rides and events created specifically for the cycling enthusiast. Road cyclists can experience Lake Tahoe’s beauty on one of three supported rides geared towards varying ability levels. The most avid cyclists can tackle the Tour de Nez Century Ride, while mountain bikers can undertake the challenge of more than 100 miles of downhill and cross-country mountain bike trails at Northstar Resort, Northern California’s largest mountain bike park.
For a more festive offering, the Tour de Nez Clunker Races pit some of the area’s most unique sting ray, chopper, vintage bikes and two wheel contraptions against each other as they follow the circuit course for a single lap filled with dips, spills and outrageous antics. Living up to its family friendly promise, the Tour de Nez also offers bike clinics, an art bike parade, kid’s races and a two-day expo. The Tour will conclude with a huge after-event party and a breakfast ride with the pros. | |
“The Tour de Nez is a widely recognized, world-class event and we are thrilled to be hosting the event at Northstar Resort this year,” said Andy Buckley, director of resort experience at Northstar Resort. “Northstar Resort is quickly becoming a destination resort in the Lake Tahoe region and we are confident that event participants and spectators will be pleased with the variety of activities and events for all ages and ability levels.” |
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Started 19 years ago to celebrate the anniversary of Reno's first coffee house, Deux Gros Nez, The Tour de Nez has grown from a Masters Twilight Criterium to a five-day festival complete with pro, amateur and enthusiast events. Revelers enjoy live music, unique food, mint juleps, bike decorating contests, face painting and the best that the cycling world has to offer. Additionally, top companies from the bike, outdoor and adventure sports industries will be on hand for an expo with booths, displays and demonstrations of the latest and greatest gear.
For more information please visit www.tourdenez.com, check out Tour de Nez on Facebook, or call 775.287.3599.
Located just six miles between the North Shore of Lake Tahoe and downtown Truckee, and featuring a beautiful new mountain village with year-round activities and amenities, Northstar Resort is an ideal location not only for the Tour de Nez, but for downhill and cross-country mountain bikers and road cyclists alike. There are several great road bike rides near Northstar Resort that provide great views of Lake Tahoe and the surrounding mountains. Additionally, Northstar Resort offers more than 100 miles of trails for downhill and cross-country mountain bikers looking for a challenging ride. This summer, Northstar Resort will improve on its existing offering and provide increased lift capacity, new trails suitable for beginners, as well as new advanced trails and features, instructional riding classes, signature bike events, new cross-country trails and more. Join the Tahoe Mountain Bike Network to get details from our bike crew and chat with other bike enthusiasts in the area. |
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