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A Wine Country “Follow the Tour” Cycling Vacation
Santa Barbara Wine Country Cycling Tours, LLC (SBWCCT)
Join Our “Follow the Race” Cycling Tour
February 18-22nd, 2009
For the third consecutive year, Santa Barbara Wine Country Cycling Tours
will be shadowing stages of the Amgen Tour of California along the
Central Coast and through the wine country of California.
 Your unforgettable 5-day/4-night cycling vacation includes deluxe accommodations, gourmet dining & an exclusive winemakers dinner. This guided cycling vacation also includes cycling tours each day, PLUS opportunities to see your favorite professional cyclists on stages of the Amgen Tour of California.
Join us in this exclusive guided cycling vacation, ride several “stages” of the Amgen Tour of California, including the pivotal “Solvang Individual Time Trial” in our own backyard in the Santa Ynez Valley. You will see many of the top professional cyclists in the world from Team CSC, Astana, Garmin-Chipotle and High Road-Columbus, as they start and finish in cities along the Central Coast of Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties.
About the AMGEN TOUR OF CALIFORNIA
 The fourth installment of the Amgen Tour of California (ATOC) will once again bring the drama and excitement of a professional bicycle stage race to California.
As the largest professional bicycle race in US, this nine-day, 800 mile race will race along a route that includes the Redwoods, the Golden Gate Bridge, the Sierra Nevada foothills, the state capitol, plus the Pacific Ocean and the wine country.
Each year the Amgen Tour of California attracts in excess of 1.2 million spectators over the course of this 9-day cycling event – the largest in California Sports History.
A Wine Country “Follow the Race” Cycling Vacation
Vacation Dates: Wednesday, February 18th – Sunday, February 22nd, 2009
Length of Tour: 5-Days/ 4-Nights
Level: 25 – 40 miles per day; intermediate with options for additional miles.
Starting City: Solvang, Ca
Finish City: Solvang, Ca
Meet: Wed. Feb. 18th, 2009 @ 1 PM, Santa Barbara Airport / Hadsten House Inn, Solvang Ca.
Depart: Sun. Feb. 22nd, 2009 @ Noon, Santa Barbara Airport / Hadsten House Inn, Solvang Ca.
Trip Date: Feb. 18-22, 2009
Package Price Includes:
- (4) Nights at the Hadsten House Inn in Solvang; double occupancy.
- Upgraded Accommodations at the Santa Ynez Inn for additional fee (contact us for details).
- (4) Full days of guided cycling with SAG and mechanical support.
- Shuttle Van for airport pickup and drop off, local transport.
- Gourmet picnic lunches & wine tasting.
- Includes Specialized Road Bike rentals
- Shipped Bikes built on arrival and boxed on departure at local bicycle shop.
- Includes prearranged dinners every evening at local favorites. Dinner includes open menu, tax
- & gratuity (alcohol and wine not included).
- Winemakers dinner the last evening. Includes dinner and select local wines.
- Single Supplement, add $400 per person
- For custom “Santa Barbara Cycling Tours’ jersey, add $135 per jersey (indicate size below).
Price: $1785.00 per person
 Hadsten House Inn *
www.hadstenhouse.com
This Inn is in the quaint Danish town of Solvang and is located on the outskirts of town and is close to many different restaurants and shopping. The only inn in Solvang with a row of vineyards in the front; the Hadsten House has a wine country comfort to it complete with deluxe accommodations and spa services. Several of the teams from the Amgen Tour of California will be staying at the same hotel.
* Price includes hotel, tour fees and all meals (not including alcohol). Wine tasting dinner includes select local wines. Price does not include airfare or travel expenses. Trip Cancellation Insurance is recommended. Bike Rental includes: Specialized Road bike, helmet, water bottles & tool kit. Those who choose to ship bicycles are responsible for freight to/from Solvang.
Wine Country “Follow the Race” Cycling Vacation
Trip Itinerary
 DAY ONE: Wednesday, February 18th
Solvang Arrival/ Afternoon of Cycling
Santa Barbara is our rendezvous point. We will pick you up at the Canary Hotel at noon or the Santa Barbara Airport at 1:00 PM. From here we will transfer with luggage to Hadsten House Inn in Solvang.
Upon your arrival in Solvang and check in at your hotel, we will begin introductions about the details about your cycling vacation. Since the Amgen Tour of California is still a few days away from the Solvang area, you will be able to preview the Stage 7 Time Trial course before the pro riders do. Option for additional mileage.
- Locale: Santa Ynez Valley
- Accommodations: Hadsten House Inn
- Ride: Preview the Solvang Time Trial Course
- Level: Easy to Moderate, rolling hills
(15-20 miles);
Option for additional mileage.
- Highlights: Introductions & Spectacular cycling
- Group Dinner: Trattoria Grappolo in Santa Ynez
Amgen TOC Pro Race Update: Stage 5 – Merced to Clovis
Stage five of the Amgen Tour of California leaves the central valley town of Merced, before it heads along rolling hills en route to the farming town of Clovis. With overall contenders starting to fall into line, today is a day for the sprinters to celebrate victory with a likely mass sprint into downtown Clovis.
DAY TWO: Thursday, February 19th
Cycling, Tepesquet Canyon
& Finish Line in Paso Robles
As the peloton winds its way through the Paso Robles Wine Country, you will be cycling through the quaint town of Los Olivos and up along Foxen Canyon past vineyards and horse ranches.
Our ride continues through the bucolic countryside before we past through the small town of Sisqouc. Our ride concludes with an intermediate climb up Tepesquet Canyon Road. After a short descent down the other side, we will shuttle up to Paso Robles to see the finish of Stage 6.
- Locale: Santa Ynez Valley/ Paso Robles
- Accommodations: Hadsten House Inn
- Ride: Foxen Canyon & Tepesquet
- Level: Moderate, rolling hills and one climb (35-45 miles); option for additional mileage.
- Highlights: Cycling and Paso Robles Stage 5 ATOC finish line
- Group Dinner: Mattie’s Tavern in Los Olivos
Amgen TOC Pro Race Update: Stage 6 – Visalia to Paso Robles
Stage six of the Amgen Tour of California leaves the farming town of Visalia in the Central Valley and heads for the hills along the Sierra Madre range of Western California, before the race enters the wine country of Paso Robles. With a likely breakaway early in the day, expect the peloton to regroup near the finish with another day for the sprinters in Paso Robles.
DAY THREE: Friday, February 20th
Solvang Stage 7 Time Trial / Afternoon Cycling
Awake to another spectacular day in the Santa Ynez Valley wine country. After breakfast, we will walk down to the Race Festival in downtown Solvang to watch the individual Time Trial and take part in the excitement of the day. Cheer on your favorite pro cyclists as they warm up before the race, and as they take their turn on what is expected to be a thrilling time trial!
After the final rider passes the finish line, and the race jerseys are handed out on the podium, we will leave for an afternoon ride out to Happy Canyon with an optional climb up part of the infamous Figueroa Mountain – one of Lance’s favorite rides in the area. Friday evening we will dress up for the Solvang TOC Gala, where we can expect to see several of the riders from the race, plus an unforgettable appearance by race announcer and legend, Bob Roll!
- Locale: Santa Ynez Valley / Solvang
- Accommodations: Hadsten House Inn
- Ride: Happy Canyon Loop w/Optional Climb
- Level: Moderate, rolling hills and one climb (35-45 miles); option for additional mileage.
- Highlights: Cycling , Start/Finish in downtown Solvang, TOC Gala Dinner
- Group Dinner: Solvang TT Gala Dinner (semi-formal attire sugg.)
Amgen TOC Pro Race Update: Stage 7 – Solvang Individual Time Trial
The past two years, Levi Leipheimer has shown secured the race lead with solid wins at the Solvang Time Trial. Each rider leaves from a “chute” at 1-minuted intervals with the lead riders starting last in order of their race classification. Could we see a race leader emerge with a strong finish from Garmin-Chipotle’s Christian VandeVelde…
DAY FOUR: Saturday, February 21st
Epic Jalama Beach Ride & Wine-Tasting Dinner
 Today we have the option to either shuttle to the starting line in Santa Clarita for the beginning of Stage 8 or ride out to Jalama Beach – one of the epic rides of the Santa Ynez Valley. This ride starts out in the wine country and winds through beautiful country hillsides, before we crest over the final climb and see the spectacular Pacific Coastline.
Lunch will await us at the beach. Be sure to try out the world famous Jalama Beach Burgers too! Shuttle service available for return trip back to Solvang.
Tonight we bid farewell to our newfound friends over a wine tasting dinner in Santa Ynez.
- Locale: Santa Ynez Valley / Solvang
- Accommodations: Hadsten House Inn
- Level: Moderate, rolling hills and a few climbs (40-45 miles); option for additional mileage.
- Highlights: Cycling , Start/Finish in downtown Solvang, TOC Gala Dinner
- Group Dinner: Wine Tasting dinner at Vineyard House in Santa Ynez
Amgen TOC Pro Race Update: Stage 8 – Santa Clarita to Pasadena
Today’s stage includes several climbs through the Los Angeles Wilderness, and may include a successful breakaway as the race descends into the town of Pasadena. The race finishes with several circuits around the famous Rose Bowl, where the break may be caught and another sprint finish could be possible.
DAY FIVE: Sunday, February 22nd
 Final Farewells & Depart to Santa Barbara
We will awake Sunday morning to breakfast at the Hadsten House Inn before we pack up at bid farewell. Shuttle service
is available to the Santa Barbara Airport.
Prior arrangements will be made with Dr. Js Bicycle Shop for those who wish to ship their bicycles.
- Transfer from Hotel to SB Airport
Amgen TOC Pro Race Update: Stage 9 – Escondido to Rancho Bernardo
Today marks the final day of the Amgen Tour of California with a first stage in San Diego County. Expect the overall race lead to be determined by today, after the time trial and the following hill climb on Stage 8. Riders will celebrate the last day of the race, with Champagne and a festival in San Diego.
MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS TODAY!
COST $1785.00
(price is for per person double occupancy (add ”$ 400.00” for single occupancy)
DEPOSIT INFORMATION
Price is $1785 per person for double occupancy. Please add $400 for single supplement.
Note: custom SB Wine Country Cycling Jerseys available for add’l $135/jersey.
Please indicate below.
Price includes hotel, tour fees and all meals (not including alcohol). Wine tasting dinner includes select local wines. Price does not include airfare or travel expenses. Trip Cancellation Insurance is recommended. A $400 deposit per person is required to guarantee a spot on the trip. This amount is refundable up to 45 days, less an administration fee of $100 per person.
Balance is due 30 days prior to the start of the trip (Jan. 18th, 2009).
To make your reservation contact Corey or Tim at: (888) 557-8687 or email info@winecountrycycling.com
For more info on Wine Country “Follow the Tour”
http://www.winecountrycycling.com/html/tour_of_california.html
REGISTRATION FORM
PAYMENT INFORMATION
Full payment of tour is required at least 30 days prior to the start of the trip (approx. Jan 18th, 2009).
Print out and mail ‘Registration & Liability’ waiver to address printed at bottom of this page.
Payment Method (choose one): Check One: TOUR ONLY TOUR + CUSTOM JERSEY
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SBWCCT, c/o Wine Country Follow the Tour
P.O. Box 1439
Santa Ynez, CA 93460
Please fax Registration Form to: 805.686.5610
Release & Assumption of Risk Waiver
Release and Assumption of Risk: Our release & Assumption of Risk must be signed by all parties that are reserving with Santa Barbara Wine Country Cycling Tours. For children under 18, a parent or guardian must sign on his/her behalf.
A. Risks and Dangers in Travel and Related Matters. I recognize that the trips and tours offered by Santa Barbara Wine Country Cycling Tours will or may involve travel and activities which are, or may be, inherently dangerous to participants; that travel by public or private conveyance of any sort, or travel on bicycle may result in illness, injury or death which may be caused by, or result from, my own negligence, actions or failure to act of others, including employees or agents of Santa Barbara Wine Country Cycling Tours., by physical exertion for which I am not prepared, consumption of alcohol, medications or drugs, natural events or other causes. I voluntarily accept all such
risks. I further agree that I have read all the safety and other rules, regulations and instructions or other material given to me either orally or in writing by Santa Barbara Wine Country Cycling Tours and I will abide by them and all generally accepted rules of safety and behavior, during my trips with Santa Barbara Wine Country Cycling Tours. In connection with bicycle trips offered by Santa Barbara Wine Country Cycling Tours, I agree to wear a bicycle helmet at all times.
B. Acceptance of Risks and Dangers. I voluntarily accept all such, and all related risks.
C. Waiver of Claims against Santa Barbara Wine Country Cycling Tours and Others. In consideration of Santa Barbara Wine Country Cycling Tours permitting myself and/or my family members to participate in the tours and activities provided by it, and persons associated with it, I hereby release Santa Barbara Wine Country Cycling Tours, its owners, agents, servants, employees and independent contractors from any and all claims, demands and liabilities which I now have or in the future may have against it or them which may result from my (or my families) participation in the activities covered by, or related to, this agreement. This release and waiver shall be binding on my, my heirs, executors and administrators and all persons claiming under me.
D. Insurance. I am aware that medical services or facilities may not be readily available or accessible during some of the time in which I am participating in the trip. I am also aware that trip cancellation and medical insurance is being offered to me through a separate insurance agency and that Santa Barbara Wine Country Cycling Tours strongly recommends that I purchase this coverage or obtain such insurance from some independent agency of my own choice.
E. Right of Privacy. I hereby grant Santa Barbara Wine Country Cycling Tours the right to take, and use, for promotional and other commercial purposes, photographic and other records of its trips and participants.
F. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by, and interpreted according to, the laws of the State of California and any disputes or claims made under it shall be determined by arbitration as provided by the laws of the State of California.
General. I also acknowledge that I have carefully read Santa Barbara Wine Country Cycling Tour’s general information including its policy on canceled trips, refunds and insurance and agree to all stated conditions set forth on the Santa Barbara Wine Country Cycling Tours web site. I have carefully read this agreement and fully understand its contents. I am aware that this is a release of liability and a contract between myself and Santa Barbara Wine Country Cycling Tours and/or its affiliated organizations and I sign it of my own free will and in its entirety.
I, the undersigned, have read, understand and agree to the Release and Assumption of Risk.
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