Trek Travel | Tour of California Bike Tour, Bicycle Trips, and Biking Vacations

Tour of California • Luxury • West Coast • North America

Lance Armstrong has chosen the Tour of California as his first road race on US soil in his exciting return to bike racing. He'll join the world’s top professional teams as they compete over a nine-day, 700-mile race on a route that includes the majestic California redwoods, the rolling hills and winding roads of wine country, and the rugged beauty of the Pacific Coast. Join Trek Travel in February for an exclusive bike trip that offers a front-row seat for the 2008 Tour of California and exclusive Team Astana access. As the race progresses, explore the same varied and inviting terrain that challenges some of the best riders in the world. After riding on race route, enjoy spectacular California cuisine with a glass of the local vintage. Truly immerse yourself in racing—and relaxing—in a way that only Trek Travel bike tour can offer.

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Start & End	Santa Barbara, CA \| San Diego, CA
Trip Length	6 Days \| 5 Nights
Activity Level	Moderate
Daily Rides	Options from 15 – 70 miles
Beyond Biking	Ride Pro Race Course, Team Astana Access, Wine Tasting, See Lance Armstrong
Price (USD)	$TBD per person
	$TBD single occupancy supplement

2010	Contact us for information


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Map & Itinerary

Map of Tour of California trip Day 1 - 3 | Santa Ynez

Stay at Santa Ynez Inn

Ride through the rolling vineyards of the scenic Santa Ynez Valley | Experience the excitement of live race viewing | Stay at a classic California wine country inn | Cheer on your favorite rider in the decisive Individual Time Trial | Test your legs on the official race route | Go behind the scenes with Team Astana

Day 4 - 6 | San Diego
Stay at Rancho Bernardo Inn
Stay in one of the area's finest hotels | Rub elbows with cycling legends in VIP hospitality | Enjoy classic Californian cuisine and wine over dinner at Southern California's oldest family-run winery | View the exciting race finale and see the overall winner crowned | Celebrate the week at San Diego's finest restaurant

Accommodations

Santa Ynez Inn | Santa Ynez

In the heart of the Santa Barbara wine country, enjoy individually appointed guest rooms in Victorian style, with all of the modern amenities you expect from a fine hotel, including a full-service spa.

Rancho Bernardo Inn | San Diego

Conveniently located near the final day’s race course, this hotel is a true gem of luxury featuring rooms with refined elegance, a spa with private treatment casitas, championship golf, and an award-winning restaurant.

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