Amgen Tour of California route announced

Running from May 14-20, 2017, the 2017 Amgen Tour of California route will cover 927.5 kilometres of terrain.

Amgen Tour of California. Source: Getty

The peloton will tackle six stages totalling 927.5 kilometres through the heart of the landscapes California’s iconic roads.

The women's Race will bring the best in the sport to race in Northern California May 11-14, followed by the men’s seven-day stage race May 14-20.

Women’s and Men’s Premier Stage will bring the world’s most talented and popular cycling stars back to California like Peter Sagan.

The 2017 race will mark the first year the men’s race has been elevated to UCI WorldTour status, making it the only stage race in North America to receive this prestigious classification

SBS will be broadcasting every stage of the 2017 Amgen Tour of California live (details to be announced)

Amgen Tour of California 2017 stages (Men)

Sunday May 14th, stage 1: Sacramento – Sacramento, 167,5 km

Monday May 15th, stage 2: Modesto – San Jose, 143 km

Tuesday May 16th, stage 3: Pismo Beach – Morro Bay, 183 km

Wednesday May 17th, stage 4: Santa Barbara – Santa Clarita, 161,5 km

Thursday May 18th, stage 5 : Ontario – Mt. Baldy, 125,5 km

Friday May 19th, stage 6 : Big Bear Lake ITT, 23 km

Saturday May 20th, stage 7 : Mountain High - Pasadena, 124 km

Amgen Tour of California 2017 stages (Women)

Thursday May 11th, stage 1 : South Lake Tahoe - South Lake Tahoe, 117 km

Friday May 12th, stage 2 : South Lake Tahoe - South Lake Tahoe, 108 km

Saturday May 13th, stage 3 : Elk Grove - Sacramento, 118 km

Sunday May 14th, stage 4 : Sacramento – Sacramento, 70 km