Amgen Tour of California - Stage 4 Finish, Clovis California

The Amgen Tour of California is returning to Clovis, California for the finish of Stage 4 on May 16, 2012. Old Town Clovis, once called the Most Festive Town in the West by Sunset Magazine, will host the Lifestyle Festival and the finish line. Clovis hosted the finish of stage 4 in 2009. Mark Cavendish won the stage and the photo of him crossing the line was featured on the cover of the 2010 VeloN

ews calendar. Amgen officials pledged to return to Clovis because of the efforts of the city's organizing committee and enthusiasm of the crowds that greeted riders as they finished the race stage. Become an official part of the "enthusiastic crowd" by liking this page and inviting your friends (everywhere in the valley and cycling fans across the world) to become fans as well. Find out more about the Amgen Tour, cycling and the great ways to celebrate an active and fun family life outdoors by watching for the

*Biggest Bikes-only Parade Entry in the History of the Clovis Rodeo Parade on April 28th*
->If you represent a cycling club that wants to participate, contact Beth at the Clovis Chamber at [email protected]

*Get your Amgen Stage 4 Finish Gear and the chance to win great prizes including VIP passes, autographed jerseys, racing bikes and more at the Amgen Tour of California Stage 4 Booth at Big Hat Days (https://www.Facebook.com/BigHatDays) on April 14 and 15. Find us on Fourth Street just east of Pollasky by the Valley Animal Center MARC Adoption Truck. CLOVIS BIKE WEEK Begins on May 12 with the Clovis BikeFest and Health Expo

The 2012 Clovis BikeFest will feature:
• bike clinics and safety checks
• the Bicycle Rodeo
• the Roll-a-Palooza Stationary Bike Races
• Ride a Trike, Win a Bike contest
• the newest bikes, gear and equipment
• the start and finish of the Clovis Centennial Century Ride (http://www.ClovisCentury.com)
• Amgen Tour of California and Clovis Stage 4 exclusive merchandise
• prize drawings and giveaways
• fire trucks, bounce houses and face painting
• business and non-profit booths (Do you want to promote YOUR company? Email [email protected] or visit http://tourofcalifornia-clovis.com/Local_Events.html to download all the details on how to exhibit)
• free health checks from blood pressure to vision screening
• great food
• and the Budweiser Beer Garden with free, live entertainment from 12 to 3 p.m