| Months |
May | View Dates» |
| Price (USD) |
From $3,299 | See Pricing» |
| Start & End |
Ontario, California |
| Trip Length |
6 days | 5 nights |
| Rider Type |
3 | Learn More» |
| Daily Rides |
Options from 10 - 70 miles |
| Beyond Biking |
Ride Pro Race Course, RADIOSHACK NISSAN TREK & Bontrager LIVESTRONG U23 team access |
| Trip Options |
Make it Private or Choose Your Own Date |
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Join Trek Travel in 2012 to experience America's greatest stage race! We are excited to offer a fantastic itinerary which highlights various elements of the Golden State and its namesake race. On our 6-day, action-packed trip you will enjoy exclusive RADIOSHACK NISSAN TREK and Bontrager LIVESTRONG U23 access and will be on-hand for the exciting stage finishes at Big Bear Lake and Mt Baldy, as well as the race finale in Los Angeles. There will also be fresh, delightful California cuisine and relaxing accommodations along the way to complete your West Coast experience. Join us for an unforgettable vacation as you cheer for your favorite riders and test your legs on many of the same roads that the pros will ride in this year's race.
Trip Wow’s
- Relax alongside the sparkling blue waters of Lake Arrowhead
- Challenge yourself with beautiful roads and famous southern California climbs throughout the week
- Meet some of the riders and staff of RADIOSHACK NISSAN TREK and Bontrager LIVESTRONG U23 during an exclusive meet and greet
- Take in the stunning scenery of the San Bernardino National Forest around Big Bear and the Angeles National Forest around Mt. Baldy
- Experience the exciting finishes of Stages 6 and 7 from an Amgen VIP hospitality tent
| 2012 Trip |
Dates |
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May 16
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Days 1 – 3 | Lake Arrowhead
Stay at Lake Arrowhead Resort
Ride through the scenic San Bernardino National Forest around Lake Arrowhead | Experience the excitement of live race viewing | Cheer on your favorite rider at the mountaintop finish at Big Bear Lake from an Amgen VIP Hospitality tent | Test your legs on the official race route
Day 4 | Claremont
Stay at Hotel Casa 425
Ride the famous climb up San Gabriel Mountain Road and Mt. Baldy | Enjoy the vantage point and delicious food in the Amgen VIP Hospitality tent at the finish | Stay in the historic Claremont Village | Go behind the scenes with RADIOSHACK NISSAN TREK and Bontrager LIVESTRONG U23
Days 5 – 6 | Los Angeles
Stay at Luxe City Center
Enjoy downtown accommodations across from the Staples Center and L.A. Live, site of the Stage 8 Start/Finish | View the exciting race finale and see the overall winner crowned | Celebrate the week with a festive farewell dinner
Lake Arrowhead Resort | Lake Arrowhead, CA
Lake Arrowhead Resort is more than just a picturesque setting, it is an experience. The ambiance and amenities are exceptional, and this fine property’s world-class team of hospitality specialists deliver stellar service. The Resort features an on-site spa and restaurant and offers a peaceful retreat within the boundaries of the San Bernardino National Forest.
Hotel Casa 425 | Claremont, CA
Casa 425 is a stylish boutique hotel and lounge opening onto a tranquil courtyard in the heart of historic Claremont Village. Located on the town square, within steps of fine restaurants, cafes, boutiques, art galleries and the prestigious Claremont Colleges, Casa 425 offers sophisticated accommodations in this charming college town.
Luxe City Center | Los Angeles, CA
The Luxe City Center, like its sister properties on Rodeo Drive and Sunset Boulevard, is a chic urban hotel. Located in the midst of downtown L.A.’s skyscrapers and famous attractions, the Luxe is the perfect home base for experiencing the concluding stage of this year’s Amgen Tour of California.
What’s Included in the Trip Price
- 5 nights of accommodation
- Daily breakfast, 5 lunches, several social hours, 3 dinners, and all snacks and drinks for each day
- The knowledge, support, and camaraderie of experienced guides
- Daily route support
- The use of a Trek Madone™ 5.2 carbon road bike, or Trek Madone™ 5.2 Women’s Specific Design carbon road bike (limited selection)
- The use of Trek bike helmets and other gear and equipment to make your ride comfortable
- Trek Travel water bottles
- Private tours
- Entrance fees to all group events/activities
- All luggage transfers
- All transportation during the trip, including private coaches
- Comprehensive trip literature and complimentary Trek merchandise
- All gratuities for special events, local guides, transfers, hotels, and restaurants
- $300 Discount on a 5 or 6 series Trek Madone purchase at your local Trek retailer
- Swag bag from Bontrager LIVESTRONG U23 worth $300
Not Included
- Airfare to and from the trip
- Transportation to the trip pick-up location
- Lodging before and after the trip
- Gratuities for Trek Travel guides
- Personal items purchased during the trip
- Some meals are not included in each destination, which allows you the opportunity to explore regional cuisine on your own. Your guides are happy to make recommendations should you so desire.
What is the weather going to be like?
You can expect to experience a wide range of temperatures and conditions on your Amgen Tour of California trip. The first four days will be spent between approximately 5,000 and 6,500 feet elevation, and the last two days will take you to downtown Los Angeles, just a few hundred feet above sea level. Please be prepared for colder conditions (as low as the 30’s) on Mt. Baldy, and expect warm and sunny conditions in Los Angeles. In other words, be prepared for anything, including rain! We recommend dressing in layers and always checking the forecast the week before your trip in order to pack appropriately.
What are the daily rides like?
| Rider Type | 3 |
Average Daily Mileage | 40 |
| Terrain | hilly to mountainous |
Average Daily Elevation | 3,900 |
Although Trek Travel provides significant support throughout our rides with both riding guides and van support, due to the nature of the Amgen Tour of California, we cannot guarantee that the van will be able to support riders all the way to each mountain viewing. Guests on this trip should be able to comfortably ride to each live viewing as some viewings may not be accessible by van. Amgen Tour of California is best suited for our Level 3 Riders. Our Trek Travel guides can also easily accommodate Level 2 Riders with a boost in the van on non race viewing days. Level 4 Riders will enjoy the extra mileage the avid route options offer. The terrain is generally hilly throughout the trip. The riding around Lake Arrowhead features shorter, steeper climbs while the roads to Big Bear Lake and Mt Baldy have longer climbs (25 to 30 miles of climbing of varying grades, with some short downhill sections). See Itinerary for specific daily ride distance and elevation options.
What are the options for a non-rider travel companion?
This destination is best suited to guests who want to cycle every day. Because of the terrain and/or remoteness of the hotels and riding routes, there are few, if any, non-riding options available. If a non-rider wants to accompany a rider guest on this trip, they would need to spend many hours in the van and/or at the hotels on the trip. Due to this, we strongly discourage non-riders from this destination.
As an alternative, call a Trek Travel Trip Consultant at 866.464.8735 for trip suggestions where more non-rider activities are available, such as:
How do I train for my trip?
We work with Vision Quest Training to give you that little boost before your Trek Travel bike trip. Vision Quest offers custom training plans that will get you ready to tackle your trip with confidence. The coaches consider the amount of hours you can train per week, what you need to focus on based on your goals and milestones you need to hit in order to achieve them. They develop a detailed write up and training plan just for you!
General FAQs
Didn’t find what you were looking for? Check out our General FAQs section. You will find answers to all the most common questions that don’t necessarily pertain to a specific trip.
Wow’s From Our Guests & More Photos
When we asked our guests what their favorite WOW’s were from their Amgen Tour of California vacations, here is what they said…
Overall I was extremely impressed with the quality of the trip. The guides went above and beyond to try to accommodate our needs and to make it enjoyable. The riding was fun and you could make it as challenging as desired. Lots of fun and definitely will be a repeat customer. —Diego
This was the best vacation ever, we still talk about it all the time, getting to see the race and racers up close and getting to ride their routes besides, was something I never thought possible. And having everything taken care of - all we had to do was show up. That was incredible. The bikes were ready when it was time to ride, the vans were ready when it was time to travel, we knew exactly what was on the schedule and where to be and everything went off smoothly - well choreographed. Now that I've experienced it I realize that the price was a real bargain - I don't see how you can offer all the amenities at that price. Anyway, thank you - thank you - thank you. We had a blast!! —Laurie
Trek seems to know how to do an active vacation - everything was great. Thanks so much.—Katherine
My favorite part was getting treated like a VIP all the time.—Steven
Great access to team Astana, meeting Johan Bruyneel, and the others.—Scott
We loved the "celebrity" of the race experience.—Candace & Pete
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