California Experience: Ride the Tour of California

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ON ALL CAMP RIDES

CALIFORNIA CHALLENGE:
RIDE THE TOUR OF CALIFORNIA
9 Days, May 14-22, 2011

Experience the Tour of California in person.
Ride and train on the same courses and mountains that the Pros tackle for the race win.

REGISTRATION OPTIONS

INDIVIDUAL FEE: US$3,495.00*
includes lodging (double occupancy), breakfast, dinner, and SAG + much more!
Single supplement for lodging available: US$495.00
What's Included & What's Not Included

REGISTER HERE

Sample itinerary Here

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS

Option to ride part of all of each stage on the same roads and mountains as the Pros race
See some stage starts, some stage finishes, and important mountain top race-viewing sites
Meet Pros before stage starts
Experience all the wonderful scenery California has to offer:
- High-altitude mountains
- Pacific Ocean views
- Redwood forests
In addition to spectating, riding, and site-seeing, this trip includes world-renowned CCSD structured training with professional coaching!

PREVIEW

When it comes to bicycle racing, the Tour of California (ToC), has quickly moved up the ranks of must-see events on the world-wide stage. This ProTour event tackles the most challenging, and scenic, terrain down the great length of the state. The ToC route offers the cyclist multiple venues for great race viewing and great on-the-road training.

It's one thing to experience the ToC via video feed, and quite another to experience a race from the saddle of your bicycle. Become a part of the rolling race carnival by riding part or all of the stage each day and cheering for your Pro favorites as they glide up and down the mountains with ease. Let them inspire you to get in your own training, as CCSD will work with clients individually and in groups to build upon your training and racing prowess.

This is not only a trip to see and experience the ToC, but a training camp to take your cycling to the next level. CCSD prides itself on being adjustable to many cycling ability levels, because we know that each individual needs specific training attention.

AIRPORT ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE CITY

Arrival: Sacramento International Airport, CA
Departure: Los Angeles International Airport, CA

AVERAGE DAILY MILEAGE AND TERRAIN

We’ll ride and train an average of 60-110 miles daily, over challenging terrain⎯large rollers, high-altitude mountains, and narrow lanes. Most routes are designed that you can do a shorter option or a longer option, and include areas where optional structured training can be employed. Professional coaching is included everyday. California's many scenic views require climbing⎯many days will include 4,000+ feet of total elevation gain.

WEATHER

More information about the weather at various trip locations can be found here:
Northern California
Central Coast California
Southern California, CA

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Professional coaching, on-the-road clinics, and ancillary written or electronic training material.
Experienced tour guides and daily detailed maps and route notes.
Lodging in welcoming hotels.
Hearty, cyclist-friendly breakfasts every day.
Most dinners (including drinks).
Full van support and snacks and drinks on the ride each day.
Light mechanical support.
Transportation and luggage transfers during the tour.
Gratuities for transfers, hotels and restaurants.

WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED

Airfare.
Some non-van supported lunches are on your own, so you have maximum flexibility in your day.
Non-group dinners on the free evenings. This gives you a chance to try the restaurants of your choice.
Bikes.
Personal services, including laundry, telephone, hotel minibar charges, etc.
Travel insurance.

SAMPLE ITINERARY

NOTE: A detailed itinerary will be provided two weeks prior to camp start. This itinerary is only a sample.

Day 1, Saturday, May 15, Davis
Pick up: Sacramento Airport
Transfer: SAC to Davis
Lodging: Hallmark Inn, Davis
Dining: Bandera

Day 2, Sunday, May 16, Davis
Stage 1: Nevada City to Sacramento
Race: 11:45am to 4:00pm
Distance: 105 miles (168km)
Lodging: Hallmark Inn, Davis
Dining: Mikuni
Ride Route: First 60 miles of stage: Nevada City to Clarksville
Ride Start: 9:00am, Nevada City
Ride Finish: 3:00pm, Davis (watch finish)

Day 3, Monday, May 17, Santa Rosa
Stage 2: Davis to Santa Rosa
Race: 11:00am to 3:30pm
Distance: 109 miles (174km)
Lodging: Hotel La Rose, Santa Rosa
Dining: Ca'Bianca
Ride Route: Final 60 miles of stage: Berryessa Pine (Knoxville Rd) to Santa Rosa
Ride Start: 10:00am, Berryessa Pines (Knoxville Road)
Ride Finish: 4:00pm, Santa Rosa

Day 4 to 8, Tuesday, May 18 to Saturday, May 22
Ride part or all of the 2010 Tour of California route. See stage starts and finishes. Rub elbows with the Pros! Complete itinerary provided with registration. Here is a link to the 2010 route for general information.

Day 9, Sunday, May 23
Watch 2010 Tour of California Finish and podium presentation. Depart and drop-off at Los Angeles International Airport.

For more information, contact robert@cyclingcampsandiego.com