It’s no surprise that there are a ton of American women competing in the Amgen Tour of California but perhaps sheer number is a bit noteworthy. 43 of the 106 women competing are from the US, 18 more than have competed in the seven races on the 2016 UCI Women’s WorldTour so far combined. The most prominent names are Megan Guarnier, second in the Trofeo Alfredo Binda-Comune di Cittiglio, Coryn Rivera, 11th in the same race, and Evelyn Stevens, second in La Fleche Wallonne Feminine.

The first day is a 72.7 mile hilly stage around Lake Tahoe on Thursday. The race continues until Sunday in various parts of California.

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