This year, the Amgen Tour has returned once more to Sacramento. Its philosophy, “leading the race to dramatically improve patients’ lives,” makes Sacramento “proud” to be a part of this endeavor. According to the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors’ Chair, Roberta MacGlashan, “Sacramento County is proud to welcome the 2016 Amgen Tour of California back to our capital region.” With this, the region gets the opportunity to “showcase [its] most beautiful areas and celebrate the tour finale here in California’s capital.”
Also in an unprecedented move, Sacramento on 22nd May hosted the race’s Overall Finish. During the race, riders cycled south of Jefferson Boulevard, onto Highway 84 and then back to Clarksburg to Sacramento, along the Sacramento River.
The Mayor was equally happy about this event. Kevin Johnson said:
“The City of Sacramento could not be more proud to welcome back the Amgen Tour of California and we’re excited to switch things up this year with an overall finish! There is no better way to celebrate the glory of the tour, California’s iconic landmarks, attractions and scenery and the finale of California’s most distinguished cycling event here in Sacramento, our state’s capital.”
The event is just one of the region’s attractions, that includes museums, entertainment venues and more, which make up its “culturally diverse cityscape.”