Stage 1 Finish: Sunday February 15, 2009, Santa Rosa, CA

The Amgen Tour of California has brought the drama and excitement of a professional bicycle stage race to Santa Rosa since the race's inception in 2006. The world's top professional teams will compete over a nine-day 700-mile race on a route that includes the California redwoods, wine country, and the pacific coast.

Act fast! These marvelous items can be yours! TWO VIP rides in an Amgen Tour car from Davis to Santa Rosa Available NOW! Auction ends Friday, 5pm. Actual Gold jersey won & worn by Levi Leipheimer in the 2008 Tour of Spain (Vuelta)! Auction ends MONDAY! As an Amgen Tour of California host city, Santa Rosa receives seats for two in VIP cars that will keep pace with the lead racers over every inch of Sunday’s leg from Davis to Santa Rosa. This is as close to the action as you can get without actually riding for one of the teams. You will be so close to the riders you could almost touch them while they race through the state of California and battle for the prized yellow jersey. Sit back and enjoy the ride in an Amgen Tour of California official car. If you are interested, submit your bid via email to: info@visitsantarosa.com. Minimum bid: $500. Bidders will be notified where the bids stand. VIP car rides will go to whoever submits the two highest bids prior to 5 pm on Friday, February 13th. The winner must get themselves to the Start line in Davis on Sunday morning. All proceeds go to the Local Organizing Committee to cover the cost of this year’s race. Payment is tax deductible to the New Vision Foundation. For further information or questions contact Toni Felciano at 707-577-8674. 2008 Vuelta a España Gold Jersey Levi Leipheimer has generously donated one of his coveted GOLD jerseys! This one is from the 2008 Vuelta (Tour of Spain). You can make this gem of a collector's item yours today by being the winning bidder over at the ebay auction here: eBay auction #: 320339875069