Cycling Enthusiasts and fans are invited to participate in the Breakaway Ride presented by Specialized, two events held in conjunction with upcoming 2010 Amgen Tour of California professional cycling race set for May 16-23, 2010. Both rides will be held in April 2010 and will serve to raise funds for Amgen’s Breakaway from Cancer initiative.

Each ‘Breakaway Ride’ will give amateur cyclists a chance to ride on the actual route of the 2010 Amgen Tour of California, with three distances for each ride to accommodate various skill levels. The longest distance covers an entire stage of the Amgen Tour of California, the same as will be ridden by the pros. Riders will be chip timed and supported, with a limit of 3,500 riders per event. Sign up today before the events sell out!

For more information, visit www.breakawayride.com www.amgentourofcalifornia.com or visit your Specialized dealer.

How to Register:

Step 1: Go to www.breakawayride.com and click registration

Step 2: Choose a date or compete in both:

April 11th – Stage 8 Route: Thousand Oaks/Westlake Village/Agoura Hills

April 25th – Stage 2 Route: Davis to Santa Rosa

Step 3: Click Register Now

Step 4: Select a category, agree to the waiver, and continue.

Step 5: Complete the registration form.

A portion of each rider’s entry fee will be donated to Amgen’s Breakaway from Cancer partners. Additionally, riders will have the opportunity to earn gifts and prizes by raising additional funds for Breakaway from Cancer charitable partners. For more information, please visit http://www.breakawayride.com/fundraising/