California Tour 2014

The invitation to the race from the organizers accepted 9 categories of UCI ProTeam . 3 procontinental teams and 4 continental teams were also invited. ^[2] Each team could consist of no more than 8 cyclists. 128 athletes came to the start of the competition. 101 riders reached the finish line.

The race route consisted of 8 stages with a total length of 1,143 kilometers.

Stage 1

Stage 2

Stage 3

Stage 4

Stage 5

Stage 6

Stage 7

Stage 8

On the California Tour 2014, five different T-shirts were played. The leader of the general classification , which was calculated by summing the time of each rider shown at each stage, was awarded a yellow T-shirt. In addition, this classification took into account temporary bonuses for the finish in the first three places at all stages, except for stage 2 ( individual race ): 10 seconds for the first place, 6 for the second and 4 for the third, as well as at intermediate finishes: 3 seconds for first place, 2 for second and 1 for third. The driver with the lowest total time became the winner of the general classification and the entire race.

The leader of the sprint classification wore a green T-shirt. The place in this classification was determined by the points accumulated by the rider for the finish in the top 10 at all stages except stage 2 and for the first three positions in the intermediate finishes.

A white shirt with red peas was awarded to the leader of the mountain classification , which was calculated by the sum of points awarded to the rider for crossing the top of the category climbs among the first. Each climb in the race, depending on its complexity, was awarded a category: higher, first, second or third. The higher the category of climb, the more points were played on it and the more riders had the opportunity to get them.

The leader of the youth classification was awarded a white T-shirt. This classification was calculated as well as the general one, but only between riders younger than 23 years old.

After each stage, the blue jersey marked the rider who, according to the jury of the race “best demonstrated the nature of those who fight cancer / heart disease” (the most attacking, active, stubborn) in accordance with the sponsors of the jersey.

There was also a team classification, in which the position of the teams was determined by the total time shown by the three best racers of each team at each stage. The team with the lowest total time after the last stage became the winner of the classification.

• Official website
• California Tour 2014 at FirstCycling