The race starts and finishes in Historic Folsom.
At 1:05 p.m., the first rider will embark on the 12.5-mile course through Folsom for the “Race of Truth” – the Stage 2 Individual Time Trial. In this stage of the 8-day race, the riders compete solely against the clock, and are dispatched at 1-minute intervals. Earlier in the day, races are conducted for pro women and amateur riders.
What’s happening in the Historic District? From 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m., large crowds will gather near the start and finish lines, and to enjoy the Tour of CA Lifestyle Festival with music, food, vendors and an up-close look at the cyclists as they warm up and prepare for the races.
Excellent alternative viewing options include:
- Either side of Rainbow Bridge (but not on it for safety reasons)
- Folsom Lake Crossing Bridge (lots of room, safe and beautiful)
- Lake Natoma Crossing (upstream side)Turn-around on Green Valley Road near County Line
- East Natoma between Folsom Lake Crossing and Green Valley roads
Road closures in effect 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on Monday, May 12:
- Rainbow Bridge & Folsom Lake Crossing
- Lake Natoma Crossing limited to one lane per direction
- Folsom-Auburn Road limited to one southbound lane (no northbound traffic)
- Riley St. closed between Sutter and Leidesdorff
- Sutter and Leidesdorff closed between Folsom Blvd and Scott St
- Reading, Decatur and Wool closed between Figueroa and Leidesdorff
- East Natoma St closed between Folsom Lake Crossing and Blue Ravine
- Green Valley Road closed between the County line and East Natoma St.
Blog Post information and picture courtesy of the City of Folsom.
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