Amgen Tour to tie up Old Town Pasadena Sat.

Expect some traffic tie-ups and diversions in Pasadena Saturday as the Amgen Tour of California bicycle race and the Kaiser Permanente Ride, Roll, & Stroll take over Old Town from 10:30 AM-4 PM.  Colorado Boulevard will be closed between Lake Avenue and Pasadena Avenue during those hours, About 15,000 spectators are also expected, according to a press release from the City of Pasadena.

The race includes a three-lap circuit race through Downtown Pasadena with finish at City Hall at approximately 3:30 p.m.  Cyclists will make three laps on Colorado, DeLacey Avenue, Union Street, Raymond Avenue, Holly Street, Garfield Avenue, El Molino Avenue, Catalina Avenue, Green Street and Madison Avenue.  Those streets will be temporarily closed to vehicular traffic during the race from 2:45 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Streets will re-open as soon as possible following the last lap. 

Websites with additional info and maps: 
www.visitpasadena.com 
www.cityofpasadena.net 
www.amgentourofcalifornia.com 

Amgen Tour of California riders enter Pasadena approximately 2:30 p.m. via Linda Vista Avenue, ride over the historic Colorado Street Bridge and into Downtown Pasadena 

Race includes three-lap circuit race through downtown Pasadena with finish at City Hall at approximately 3:30 PM.