Daily route maps are available for the 2009 Amgen Tour of California so you can scope out the best vantage point when the cyclists roll past on Feb. 14 - 22.

This will be the 4th edition of the California bicycle race which has flourished in spite of funding woes of similar U.S. races. It marks the domestic return of Lance Armstrong to professional cycling and the opportunity for a three-peat championship for his teammate Levi Leipheimer.

There are a few changes in the overall race that were made since the host cities were first announced in July, although the host cities and number of cycling days remains the same.

The opening Sacramento bike race is no longer considered Stage 1, but is a 2.4-mile prologue ...   more »