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A huge thank you to all of the communities, businesses, sponsors, agencies, individuals and most importantly, the folks I was fortunate to work with on our Local Organizing Committee for the Amgen Tour of California. While the Stage 1 Start was cancelled, the preparation leading up to the event was professionally executed. Our destination was complimented on every aspect, beginning with the welcome to our community and ending with the clean up at the end of a disappointing day. Although the thrill of seeing the world-class 
cyclists race through town – twice – was snatched from us by Mother Nature’s heartless humor, we can proudly say we rose to each and every requirement the ATOC hosting challenged us with. And, without a doubt, the world-wide media attention received will afford the destination incredible exposure, yet to be calculated.
From the LTVA perspective, we have reporting work to do. From the community perspective, we’ve stood up to be counted among premier outdoor recreation (cycling and otherwise) destinations, so what are the next steps? While we are disheartened, the disservice would be to have a pity party. This is a lemon to lemonade (or snow to snowball?) opportunity and we would be remiss not to capitalize on it. This is when a little mountain town’s big spirit sings. And while the cycling world’s interest is still piqued, we should be figuring out what the next verse is.
In the meantime, all of Lake Tahoe South Shore should stand up and take a bow. This was a great dress rehearsal and each and everyone who dressed up and played a part deserves a round of applause. Bravo!
Carol Chaplin
Executive Director
Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority
Tags: Lake Tahoe South Shore, Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority, Stage 1 Amgen Tour of California
May 18, 2011 at 10:51 am
Thank YOU to Carol and Andy for a fantastic job in collaborating and bringing this incredible bike race to Tahoe. You managed everything that was under you control magnificently. I love the way the communities “spruced up” in preparation for this esteemed group of international bike racers and the long term benefits to the region will endure beyond the short term snow “event” that supplanted the actual race. Let’s go for it again next year!!
May 17, 2011 at 7:03 pm
Great job, Carol and Andy! You brought a world class opportunity to Lake Tahoe and delivered our part with perfection. I am proud to be part of this team and community. Looking forward to the future!