Amgen Tour of California 2019 Official Program

20 | AMGEN TOUR OF CALIFORNIA | OFFICIAL 2019 PROGRAM 2019 MEN’S AMGEN RACE LEADER MEN’S AMGEN’S BREAKAWAY – MOST COURAGEOUS RIDER MEN’S LEXUS KING OF THE MOUNTAIN (KOM) MEN’S VISIT CALIFORNIA SPRINT MEN’S TAG HEUER BEST YOUNG RIDER T he Amgen Tour of California leader jerseys each represent a specific skill or achievement and are presented to leading riders on-stage at the conclusion of each day’s women’s and men’s events during a special awards ceremony near the stage finish line. AMGEN RACE LEADER JERSEY The prized “yellow jersey” will go to the rider with the lowest cumulative time over the entire race (each day) at the end of each stage. Traditionally yellow, this jersey often changes hands from stage to stage as each day’s results are added into the equation. It is possible for a rider to wear this highly contested jersey without winning a stage since it recognizes overall race times, not stage finish results. BREAKAWAY FROM CANCER ® / BREAKAWAY FROM HEART DISEASE TM MOST COURAGEOUS RIDER JERSEY This meaningful jersey will be awarded daily to the man / woman respectively who best exemplifies the character of those engaged in the fight against cancer / heart disease – courage, sacrifice, inspiration, determination and perseverance. OFFICIAL RACE JERSEYS