LAKE TAHOE, Calif. (Summer 2008)—In 2008, the Tour de Nez, one of the country’s top professional bicycling stage races, will be headquartered at Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort in Truckee, California, an all new venue for the 16th annual cycling event, according to an announcement recently released by promoters.
“Our partnership with Northstar™ Resort has enabled us to take the Tour to a new level,” explains Tim Healion, Tour de Nez Supreme Commander. “We will be able to really showcase the area as a destination for cyclists and people who enjoy the outdoors.”
The move will enable the event, scheduled to take place June 17-June 22, to expand in 2008 to include six days of pro, amateur and enthusiast events. Pro cyclists will vie for their share of thousands in prize money, while cycling enthusiasts of all abilities will enjoy rides with cycling legends through scenic Lake Tahoe, a festive atmosphere and a packed schedule of events that includes family activities such as a bike decorating contest, bike parade and kid’s races.
Healion said, “With the Tour largely moving to Lake Tahoe, everyone from the top domestic pro teams to cycling enthusiasts and families looking for a fun day outdoors will find Northstar Resort’s location and the Tour’s activities to be the best ever.”

Professional Cycling Race
The Tour de Nez’s five stage professional race kicks off with a twilight criterium in downtown Reno June 18th, before moving to the Tahoe-Truckee area and Northstar Resort for the main events of epic climbs and scenic course routes.
On June 20, cycling’s top domestic pro teams will race a 110-mile road course beginning in the Village at Northstar™ before heading along the shores of Lake Tahoe and through the historic railroad town of Truckee, CA. On June 19, spectators are treated to one of the Tour’s fast-paced criteriums in scenic downtown Truckee, before wrapping up June 21 with a mountain circuit race.
Also new for 2008 is the chance to catch some of cycling’s top female pro riders who will compete in the first Northstar Resort Tour de Nez Women’s Pro Race, June 21.

Fastest Growing Cycling Festival in US
Not just for the pro rider, The Tour de Nez offers a variety of recreational rides and events created specifically for the cycling enthusiast. Road cyclists can experience Lake Tahoe’s beauty on one of three supported rides geared towards varying ability levels. The most avid cyclists can tackle the Tour de Nez Century Ride, while mountain bikers can undertake the challenge of more than 100 miles of downhill and cross-country mountain bike trails at Northstar Resort, Northern California’s largest mountain bike park.
For a more festive offering, the Tour de Nez Clunker Races pit some of the area’s most unique sting ray, chopper, vintage bikes and two wheel contraptions against each other as they follow the circuit course for a single lap filled with dips, spills and outrageous antics. Living up to its family friendly promise, the Tour de Nez also offers bike clinics, an art bike parade, kid’s races and a two-day expo. The Tour will conclude with a huge after-event party and a breakfast ride with the pros.

Northstar Resort’s All Season Appeal is Ideal Cycling Basecamp
Located just six miles between the North Shore of Lake Tahoe and downtown Truckee, and featuring a beautiful new mountain village with year-round activities and amenities, Northstar Resort is an ideal location not only for the Tour de Nez, but for downhill and cross-country mountain bikers and road cyclists alike. There are several great road bike rides near Northstar Resort that provide great views of Lake Tahoe and the surrounding mountains. Additionally, Northstar Resort offers more than 100 miles of trails for downhill and cross-country mountain bikers looking for a challenging ride.
This summer, Northstar Resort will improve on its existing offering and provide increased lift capacity, new trails suitable for beginners, as well as new advanced trails* and features, instructional riding classes, signature bike events, new cross-country trails and more.
“The Tour de Nez is a widely recognized, world-class event and we are thrilled to be hosting the event at Northstar Resort this year,” said Andy Buckley, director of resort experience at Northstar Resort. “Northstar Resort is quickly becoming a destination resort in the Lake Tahoe region and we are confident that event participants and spectators will be pleased with the variety of activities and events for all ages and ability levels.”

Tour de Nez’s 16-Year History
Started 16 years ago to celebrate the anniversary of Reno’s first coffee house, Deux Gros Nez, the Tour de Nez has grown from a Masters Twilight Criterium to a six-day festival complete with pro, amateur and enthusiast events. Revelers enjoy live music, unique food, mint juleps, bike decorating contests, face painting and the best that the cycling world has to offer. Additionally, top companies from the bike, outdoor and adventure sports industries will be on hand for an expo with booths, displays and demonstrations of the latest and greatest gear.
Northstar Resort presents the 2008 Tour de Nez. Highlights of this year’s Tour de Nez will air on the Versus Network. For more information please visit www.tourdenez.com or call 775-287-3599.

About Northstar-at-Tahoe™ Resort
Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort is becoming one of the finest year-round destination mountain resorts in North America offering activities for all ages. With 83 trails spread across 2,490 acres, world-class terrain parks and snow sports including alpine and telemark skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and tubing, Northstar™ Resort is fun for all. The resort also offers summer activities including mountain biking, golfing, scenic lift rides for sightseeing and hiking, horseback riding, fly-fishing and much more. And, with the new Village at Northstar™ featuring shopping, dining, special events and a 9,000 square foot skating rink, Northstar Resort offers something for everyone.

Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort is located on Highway 267, just six miles north of Lake Tahoe and six miles south of downtown Truckee. For more information on Northstar Resort, call 1.800.GO.NORTH™ (1.800.466.6784) or visit www.NorthstarAtTahoe.com.