Amgen/Giant Elite Masters team to ride ATOC stages to raise money for cancer program

A select group of the Amgen / Giant Elite Masters Racing team will be riding stages of the Amgen Tour of California in advance of the race to promote awareness and raise money for Amgen’s Breakaway From Cancer. Breakaway From Cancer is a complimentary component to Amgen’s sponsorship of the Amgen Tour of California to increase awareness of the important resources available to cancer patients, from prevention to education, and patient care to advocacy and support.

To raise funds for the charity, The Amgen / Giant Elite Masters Racing squad is reaching out to other cycling teams to ride a stage with the group while making donations to the cause.  Designed for elite level riders, participants will begin the stage route approximately two hours in advance of the official stage start time with the goal to arrive into the finishing city in advance of the race. Rolling support will be provided.

“This is a great way for California’s competitive cycling community to support Breakaway From Cancer, an important component to the Amgen Tour of California”, says Jerry Jane, team leader of Amgen / Giant Elite Masters Racing. “Our racing team is part of the larger Amgen Cycling Club who’s mission includes raising funds for cancer initiative partners. We are challenging other teams to become part of the highest profile cycling event in the U.S. by participating in one or more of our stage awareness rides.”

As in past years, the stage routes include spectacular scenery and challenging sections. “The stage rides are not a race but we encourage participation limited to strong riders”, says Jane. “We hope to raise a minimum of $100 per rider for each stage”. A list of riders participating in the Breakaway From Cancer awareness rides will be announced prior to the Amgen Tour of California.

More information is available by contacting Malcolm Hill of Amgen / Giant Elite Masters Racing at 949-697-9845 or at hill285@gmail.com
 

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