Amgen Tour of California 2019 Official Program

24 | AMGEN TOUR OF CALIFORNIA | OFFICIAL 2019 PROGRAM 2019 KRISTIN ARMSTRONG K ristin Armstrong Savola, the most decorated woman in U.S. cycling history, joins as a third-time Am- gen Tour of California Race Ambassa- dor. She stepped into the role on the heels of her incredible performance at the Rio Olympic Games in 2016 in which she won her third gold medal. She now works in community health in her home of Boise, Idaho, and spends free time on public speaking engage- ments and coaching. Over the years, Armstrong Savola has used the Amgen Tour of California as a training platform for Olympic success, winning the invitational time trial in both 2011 and 2012. Throughout race week she will visit with fans and young students to inspire the next genera- tion of cyclists and spread excitement about the sport. PHOTO: EZRA SHAW/GETTY IMAGES