California Experience: Ride the Tour of California

HELMETS ARE MANDATORY

ON ALL CAMP RIDES

CALIFORNIA CHALLENGE:
RIDE THE TOUR OF CALIFORNIA
9 Days, May 14-22, 2011
4 Days, May 19-22, 2011
4 Days, May 14-17, 2011
1 Day Challenge, May 19, 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

9 DAY FEE:
US$3,495.00
includes lodging (double occupancy), breakfast, dinner, and SAG + much more!
Single supplement for lodging available: US$495.00

4 DAY (FIRST OR SECOND WEEKEND) FEE: US$1,295.00
Single supplement for lodging available: US$165.00

1 DAY CHALLENGE FEE:
US$119.00
Take on the 139-mile Seaside to Paso Robles stage with full support from CCSD. Includes meal and party with shuttle to hotel in Templeton or Atascadero (lodging fees not included). Shuttle back to Seaside/Salinas available for extra fee. More info here.

What's Included & What's Not Included
for 4-day and 9-day options.

REGISTER HERE for any of the options.

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
All 9 day participants get a FREE 3 month professional coaching/training program in the lead up to the Tour of California
In addition to spectating, riding, and site-seeing, this trip includes world-renowned CCSD on-the-road 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.

PRE-TOUR PROFESSIONAL COACHING

In order to prepare for the trip, you’ll receive a FREE 3 month professional coaching/training program, covering topics such as:

Workouts to improve climbing and endurance
Tips on descending, pacing strategies, and nutrition.
Information on choosing the right gear and equipment

AIRPORT ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE CITY

Arrival for 9 Day: Reno International Airport, CA
Arrival for 4 Day: LA International Airport, CA
Departure for Both: LA 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.
All 9 day participants get a FREE 3 month professional coaching/training program in the lead up to the Tour of California

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 14, South Lake Tahoe
Pick up: Reno Airport
Transfer: RNO to South Lake Tahoe, 30 min

Day 2, Sunday, May 15, North Lake Tahoe
Stage 1: South Lake Tahoe to North Lake Tahoe
Race: 11:45am to 4:00pm, 105 miles (168km)
Route: Final 60 miles of stage (or more)
Ride Start: 10:00am, Lake Tahoe
Ride Finish: 3:00pm, North Lake Tahoe (watch finish)

Day 3, Monday, May 16, Sacramento
Stage 2: North Lake Tahoe to Sacramento
Race: 11:00am to 3:30pm, 109 miles (174km)
Route: Final 60 miles of stage (or more)
Ride Start: 10:00am, Grass Valley
Ride Finish: 3:00pm, Sacramento (watch finish)

Days 4 to 6, Tuesday, May 17 to Thursday, May 19
Ride part or all of the 2011 Tour of California route. See stage starts and finishes. Rub elbows with the Pros! Thursday pickup of weekend clients from LAX.

Day 7, Friday, May 20, Solvang
Stage 6: Solvang Individual Time Trial
Race: 12:00am to 3:30pm, 30 miles (48km)
Route: ITT Course plus more
Ride Start: 8:00am, Solvang
Ride Finish: 11:00am, Solvang (watch ITT)

Day 8, Saturday, May 21, Mt Baldy
Stage 7: Claremont to Mt Baldy (mountain top finish)
Race: 10:00am to 3:30pm, 109 miles (174km)
Route: Final 60 miles of stage (or more)
Ride Start: 10:00am, Near base of Mt Baldy
Ride Finish: 3:00pm, Mt Baldy (watch climb)

Day 9, Sunday, May 22, Thousand Oaks
Stage 8: Watch 2011 Tour of California Finish in Thousand Oaks on the and podium presentation. Depart and drop-off at Los Angeles International Airport.

Complete itinerary provided with registration. Here is a link to the 2011 route for general information.

ONE DAY CHALLENGE, MAY 19

Experience one of the longest days of the 2011 Tour of California by tackling the monster 139-mile Stage Five on May 19, 2011, down the most spectacular coast line in the US, as you ride all the way from Seaside to Paso Robles. Finish the journey with a 2,000 foot gain climb into Paso Robles. You'll be spurred on and cheered along by ToC cycling fans the whole way.

You'll receive world class CCSD support help you complete this challenge: SAG stops with unlimited energy drink, bars, and gels; limited mechanical support; cue sheets; course profiles; and GPS files. Plus, the world renowned CCSD coaching staff will be on the road to guide you, pull you, and give you tips the whole way!

Stage Five info here.

Also included in the fee are shuttle from the finish in Paso Robles to a CCSD-chosen hotel in either Templeton or Atascadero (lodging fees not included), plus a finishing party and dinner in the Atascadero area. For an extra charge, a shuttle back to Seaside/Salinas is available for Friday morning.

REGISTER HERE.

For more information on any of the 1-day, 4-day or 9-day challenge events, contact robert@ccsd.com