New home at Northstar-at-Tahoe June 17 - 22

The 16th Annual Tour de Nez has announced plans to move the majority of the festival to Northstar at Tahoe. This move enables the Tour de Nez to expand and reach into new markets. The event will kick off June 18 in downtown Reno and then move to Northstar-at-Tahoe for the remainder.

The 16th Annual Tour de Nez Reinvents itself in 2008 with a new Lake Tahoe home at Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort and an exhilarating atmosphere catering to both cycling enthusiasts and families.

Six-Day cycling Festival to Feature Men’s and Women’s Pro Racing, Recreational Rides and more.

In 2008, the Tour de Nez, one of the country’s top professional bicycling stage races, will be headquartered at Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort in Truckee, Calif., an all new venue for the 16th annual cycling event.

The move will enable the event, scheduled to take place June 17- 22, to expand in 2008 to include six days of pro, amateur and enthusiast events. Pro cyclists will vie for their share of thousands in prize money, while cycling enthusiasts of all abilities will enjoy rides with cycling legends through scenic Lake Tahoe, a festive atmosphere and a packed schedule of events that includes family activities such as a bike decorating contest, bike parade and kid’s races.

Road cyclists can experience Lake Tahoe’s beauty on one of three supported rides geared towards varying ability levels. The most avid cyclists can tackle the Tour de Nez Century Ride, while mountain bikers can undertake the challenge of more than 100 miles of downhill and cross-country mountain bike trails at Northstar Resort, Northern California’s largest mountain bike park.

Clunker races
For a more festive offering, the Tour de Nez Clunker Races pit some of the area’s most unique sting ray, chopper, vintage bikes and two wheel contraptions against each other as they follow the circuit course for a single lap filled with dips, spills and outrageous antics.

Living up to its family friendly promise, the Tour de Nez also offers bike clinics, an art bike parade, kid’s races and a two-day expo. The Tour will conclude with a huge after-event party and a breakfast ride with the pros.

Northstar Resort’s All Season Appeal is Ideal Cycling Basecamp
Located just six miles between the North Shore of Lake Tahoe and downtown Truckee, and featuring a beautiful new mountain village with year-round activities and amenities, Northstar Resort is an ideal location not only for the Tour de Nez, but for downhill and cross-country mountain bikers and road cyclists alike.

There are several great road bike rides near Northstar Resort that provide great views of Lake Tahoe and the surrounding mountains. Additionally, Northstar Resort offers more than 100 miles of trails for downhill and cross-country mountain bikers looking for a challenging ride.

This summer, Northstar Resort will improve on its existing offering and provide increased lift capacity, new trails suitable for beginners, as well as new advanced trails* and features, instructional riding classes, signature bike events, new cross-country trails and more.

Tour de Nez’s 16-Year History
Started 16 years ago to celebrate the anniversary of Reno's first coffee house, Deux Gros Nez, the Tour de Nez has grown from a Masters Twilight Criterium to a six-day festival complete with pro, amateur and enthusiast events.

Revelers enjoy live music, unique food, mint juleps, bike decorating contests, face painting and the best that the cycling world has to offer. Additionally, top companies from the bike, outdoor and adventure sports industries will be on hand for an expo with booths, displays and demonstrations of the latest and greatest gear.

Check out the video below to catch a glimpse of last year's Tour de Nez



For more information please visit www.tourdenez.com or call (775) 287-3599.

About Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort
Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort is becoming one of the finest year-round destination mountain resorts in North America offering activities for all ages.

With 83 trails spread across 2,490 acres, world-class terrain parks and snow sports including alpine and telemark skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and tubing, Northstar Resort is fun for all.

The resort also offers summer activities including mountain biking, golfing, scenic lift rides for sightseeing and hiking, horseback riding, fly-fishing and much more. And, with the new Village at Northstar featuring shopping, dining, special events and a 9,000 square foot skating rink, Northstar Resort offers something for everyone.

Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort is located on Highway 267, just six miles north of Lake Tahoe and six miles south of downtown Truckee. For more information on Northstar Resort, call 1.800.GO.NORTH (1.800.466.6784) or visit www.NorthstaratTahoe.com

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Schedule of events in Reno at Grand Sierra Resort June 17-18
Tuesday, June 17
Grand Sierra Resort, 2500 E. Second St.
5 p.m. – 6 p.m. Registration & check-in
6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Athlete reception
8 p.m. Meet and Greet at Nikki Beach

Expect a huge raffle, silent auction and the chance to win some top notch cycling swag, as well as various other prizes including a Tour de Nez Lux Package.

The Meet & Greet BBQ and party will begin at 8 p.m. at the Grand Sierra Resorts Nikki Beach night club. All the top professional teams including Toyota United, Drapac Porsche, Health Net presented by Maxxis, Kelly Benefits Strategies presented by Medefast, Jelly Belly, BMC and Bissel will be on hand to sign autographs and answer questions.


Wednesday, June 18
Grand Sierra Resort, 2500 E. Second St.
5:30 p.m. – Biggest Little Kid's Race
6 p.m. – Clunker Classic
Grand Sierra Resort Pro Twilight Criterium ***
Awards ceremony
After Party - Parking lot next to track - Drinking with Clowns performs
BMX Ramp exhibition

Biggest Little Kid’s Race, the largest kid’s race in the United States, at 5:30 p.m. followed by the famous Tour de Nez Clunker Classic at 6 p.m. The pro’s then take center stage for the Grand Sierra Resort Pro Twilight Criterium – a newly created one mile course that begins and ends under the bright lights of the Porte Cochere. The racing portion of the evening will wrap up with the awards ceremony and presentations and then the after party will commence in the parking lot next to the track. Local favorite, Drinking with Clowns, will continue to entertain fans into the evening along with a first ever BMX Ramp Exhibition hosted by the Grand Sierra Resort.

The remainder of the Race will be held at Lake Tahoe.

Thursday, June 19
Northstar at Tahoe Village
10:a.m. – 12 noon Time Trial Pro NRC and LUX recreational Time Trial***
12 noon - 1p.m. TT awards and sponsored lunch at Northstar Village
1p.m. – 5:30p.m. LUX Golf Tournament***

Thursday, June 19
Downtown Truckee, California
5:30 p.m. – 5:40 p.m. 10th Annual Clunker Classic
5:45 p.m. – 6:05 p.m. Kids’ Races
6:15 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Pro NRC Criterium***
7:40 p.m. – 8 p.m. Pro Awards & Interviews
8 p.m. – 10 p.m. Block Party

Friday June 20
Northstar at Tahoe
9a.m. – Noon Demo and Mt. Bike park with Mt Bike Hall of Fame athletes for LUX ***
1:30p.m. Norhtstar Pro NRC Road circuit Race begins at Northstar at Tahoe
12p.m. – 5 p.m. Northstar at Tahoe Expo
4:30 p.m. Road Race Finish at Northstar
4:30 p.m. – 5 p.m. Awards & Interviews
5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Live music & party in the village

Saturday, June 21
Northstar at Tahoe
7:15 a.m. – 8 a.m. Tahoe Road Ride (Century) registration & check-in
8 a.m. Tahoe Road Ride (Century) begins
11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Northstar at Tahoe Expo
11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Bike Swap
1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Bike repair clinics & bike fitting
1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Art Bikes and Parades
1 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. 2nd Annual Bike Shop Challenge
1:30 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. 10th Annual Clunker Classic
1:50 p.m. – 2 p.m. Clunker Classic Awards
2:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. Masters’ 35+1,2,3 Circuit Race
3:20 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Masters’ Awards & Interviews
3:35 p.m. – 4 p.m. Kids’ Races
4:15 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. Women’s Pro 1,2,3 Circuit Race ***
5:20 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. Women’s Awards and Interviews
6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Mighty Tour de Nez Twilight Pro NRC Circuit Race ***
7:30 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. Pro Awards & Interviews
7:45 p.m. – 8:15 p.m. Taiko Drummers
8:15 p.m. – 10 p.m. Party in the Village with LUX party on roller rink
9:15 p.m. New Belgium Raffl e
10 p.m. – 2 a.m. Tour de Nez After-Party at the ?

Sunday, June 22
Northstar at Tahoe
9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Ride with the Pros catered breakfast
& bike ride and Demos with Giant Bikes
All *** areas are pro events
All Blue highlighted areas are the special recreational – LUX events