The City of Modesto, Modesto Convention and Visitors Bureau and Modesto's Local Organizing Committee are committed to exceeding expectations for the 2013 Amgen Tour of California. We have the same infrastructure in place to perform as a top-notch host city as we did when hosting the Amgen Tour of California in 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011. Modesto pledges to provide whatever support is necessary to have the honor of hosting the 2013 Amgen Tour of California - our #1 goal is always to take care of your every need.

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American Graffiti

The one thing that makes Modesto different than every other city in the United States, or the world for that matter, is "American Graffiti." As the subject of George Lucas's milestone film, Modesto is the one true home of the Graffiti Cruise...

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Virginia Corridor Trail

Early this year, the City of Modesto officially opened the newest phase of its Virginia Corridor Trail. This phase extends the trail to more than 2 miles in overall length and provides a north-south bicycle and pedestrian corridor from Downtown Modesto...

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Bicycle Friendly

The City of Modesto just submitted an application to be designated a Bicycle Friendly Community. The program, part of the League of American Bicyclists, designates communities that welcome cyclists by providing safe accommodation for cycling...

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The choice is clear. Choose Modesto - now is the time to bring the Amgen Tour of California back to Modesto.