California opens volunteer registration

Tour of California organisers have started the hunt for volunteers for the fourth edition of its event on February 14-22 next year. The organiser is in need of people interested in providing assistance with course marshal, security, media relations and medical controls.

"Volunteers are essential to the success of the Amgen Tour of California," said AEG Sports' Andrew Messick. "The support of the communities we travel through has been vital in making the Amgen Tour of California the most successful cycling race in the United States, and with the expanded route in 2009, volunteers will be more important than ever. It is a great way to take part in an event that will capture the attention of local communities and the world."