Day 1 of the Amgen Tour of California will begin and end in San Diego on May 15, 2016. The 106 mile route begins in Mission Bay and heads south down to Imperial Beach, then east towards Jamul, and then back to Mission Bay. See below for a map of the entire route.
****Update: Below are a few photos from Stage One towards the top of Laurel Street in San Diego. This is a short but steep climb (18% grade)! San Diego Bicycle Coalition had a nice gathering on the hill to help support the riders.
The peloton starts it's way up Laurel Street.
World Champion Peter Sagan (White Tinkov Jersey) makes his way up Laurel Street.
Adam Blythe of the Tinkov team pops a wheelie for the crowd while climbing up Laurel Street.