Amgen Tour of California
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Latest News

May 11, 2011
Accomplished Field of International and Domestic Cyclists Announced for 2011 Amgen Tour of California

Past Press Releases

May 11, 2011
Plan for rolling road closures at Amgen Tour of California

May 6, 2011
Lake Tahoe's West Shore Café & Inn presents
2011 AMGEN Tour of California Lodging Packages starting at $399

May 5, 2011
Best places in Tahoe to watch the Amgen Tour of California

April 14, 2011
Where the pros train in Tahoe for the Amgen Tour of California

March 21, 2011

Ten days of parties, events and entertainment leading up to the Amgen Tour of California

March 18, 2011
Top cyclists introduced at tahoe's opening gala 
for the 2011 Amgen Tour of California

March 10, 2011
Race Jerseys Unveiled for 2011 Amgen Tour of California

February 18, 2011
Volunteer Opportunities Posted for Amgen Tour of California's Lake Tahoe Stages

February 9, 2011
2011 Amgen Tour of California Announces Lake Tahoe Routes

November, 2010
Cycling Mecca Scores Amgen Starts


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LAKE TAHOE'S WEST SHORE CAFE & INN PRESENTS
2011 AMGEN Tour of California Lodging Packages starting at $399;

West Shore Café & Inn and Homewood Mountain Resort hosts Full-Day Spectator Party

Homewood, CA – Lake Tahoe’s West Shore Café & Inn will offer a special AMGEN Tour of California lodging package, available Saturday, May 14 and Sunday, May 15 starting at $399.  Located directly along the tour’s stage-one route, the West Shore Café & Inn offers unobstructed viewing of the peloton’s two laps along Lake Tahoe’s west shore.  Located adjacent to Homewood Mountain Resort, the West Shore Café & Inn offers a festive setting for the 2011 Tour. 

The special event lodging package also includes two V.I.P. viewing passes for peloton spectating as well as passes for the outdoor barbeque and beverage gardens hosted at West Shore Café Sunday, May 15.   

Premier accommodations and spectating
In addition to Tahoe’s most premier viewing locations for the Tour of California, the intimate inn at the West Shore Café & Inn offers six luxurious, lodge-inspired guestrooms and suites that provide guests with luxurious comforts, lake and mountain views, authentic Tahoe hospitality, and conveniences such as a daily house baked continental breakfast, boat and car valet, and on-demand, door-to-door shuttle service to nearby destinations.  Floor-to-ceiling windows offer breathtaking views of the lake below, while stylish interiors feature warm leather accent, beautiful custom finishes, rich woods, and charming touches including black and white photographs of old Tahoe, cozy fireplaces and outdoor balconies.  Deluxe standard mountain view guestrooms start at $399 per night and Lake view suites start at $499 per night.     

Tour of California peloton E.T.A.
The peloton is expected to race by the West Shore Café & Inn and Homewood Mountain Resort between 11:20 a.m. and 11:43 a.m. during its first lap; and between 1:52 p.m. and 3:16 p.m. during its second lap. 

Tour of California party and festivities
The West Shore Café & Inn and Homewood Mountain Resort will host one of the lake’s biggest Tour of California parties from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 15. A lavish barbeque will feature some of the West Shore Café’s signature party fare like made-to-order stripstream ahi or tri tip sliders, steak & veggie kabobs, and breakaway barbecued chicken.  An outdoor beer garden will add to the excitement of an unobstructed view of stage one. Additionally, a full bar will be available inside the West Shore Café & Inn throughout the day offering inn guests and festive spectators a prime view of Lake Tahoe in between peloton laps. Plenty of parking, as well as unobstructed spectating, will be available at Homewood Mountain Resort.     

Lodging reservations
To reserve a lodging package at the West Shore Café & Inn during the AMGEN Tour of California, simply visit WestShoreCafe.com or call 530.525.5200 and use promotional code, PASS.  For additional information about the spectator party hosted at West Shore Café & Inn and Homewood Mountain Resort, visit SkiHomewood.com or WestShoreCafe.com

The West Shore Café is located at 5160 West Lake Boulevard, Homewood, California, 96141. 
The lakefront property offers a spectacular setting for weddings and special occasion events for up to 250 guests. With flexible indoor and outdoor event spaces throughout the four seasons that emphasize the picturesque views of Lake Tahoe and the surrounding mountain peaks, striking interior design, and impeccable catering services, the West Shore Café is the location for a special occasion celebration in Tahoe  West Shore Café’s parent company is San Francisco, California based JMA Ventures, LLC. JMA is a full service real estate investment firm, serving as managing member of over $500 million in existing projects, including North Lake Tahoe’s Alpine Meadows and Homewood Mountain Resorts. For additional information about lodging, dining, and year-round activity at the West Shore Café, visit WestShoreCafe.com.