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- l-r: Councilmember Bob Kellar, Mayor Pro Tem Laurene Weste, Mayor Frank Ferry, Councilmember Marsha McLean
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- Lance Armstrong proves to be a big draw for fans and media alike.
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- Over 100 of the worlds top cyclists converge on Town Center Drive to a throng of fans at the Westfield Valencia Town Center.
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- Lance Armstrong adjusts his helmet moments before the start of the Stage 7 Amgen Tour of California in Santa Clarita
The Amgen Tour of California broke attendance records all along the State of California drawing over 2 million spectators, according the race presenter AEG. After months of build-up, racing fans showed up by the thousands to greet the worlds top cyclists, including Lance Armstrong and three time defending race champ Levi Leipheimer.
Besides being the largest cycling event in North America, the Amgen Tour of California has raised awareness and support in the fight against cancer. Santa Clarita has hosted a stage of the race for the last three years.
