Amgen Tour of California 2019 Official Program

6 | AMGEN TOUR OF CALIFORNIA | OFFICIAL 2019 PROGRAM A s Amgen gears up for our 14th year as title sponsor of the tour, we expect nothing but excitement for race fans and cycling enthusiasts around the world. Since our founding nearly 40 years ago, Amgen has also been in a race, one to help humanity prevent and treat a range of diseases, including cancer, heart attack and stroke, autoimmune disorders and other serious illnesses. Today, Amgen reaches millions of patients around the world and is developing a series of therapies with breakaway potential for years to come. We fully believe in the power of knowledge and are proud once again to have a prominent role in the Amgen Tour of California through our Breakaway initiatives. Breakaway from Cancer ® helps increase awareness of resources available to patients and caregivers at all stages of diagnosis and treatment. Breakaway from Heart Disease TM encourages everyone to understand their risk factors and change the course of cardiovascular disease in our nation. This year, Amgen is excited to launch the Breakaway Challenge, encouraging everyone to make a fresh commitment to being full partners in their health. You can join the Breakaway Challenge, powered by Strava, by running, walking or cycling the distance with us. As a California-born company that’s grown into the world’s largest independent biotechnology company, we are happy to sponsor this race and grateful for the support of so many others. We thank all our partners for encouraging health and wellness, and the athletes for their perseverance, enthusiasm and spirit of competition. Most important, we thank you, as cycling fans, for once again making the Amgen Tour of California one of the nation’s premier cycle sporting events. Be healthy, have fun and enjoy the race! W E L C O M E T O T H E 2 0 1 9 A M G E N T O U R O F C A L I F O R N I A Sincerely, Robert A. Bradway Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Amgen