“Follow the Tour of California” Cycling Vacation
May 19-23^rd, 2010

For the fourth consecutive year, Santa Barbara Wine Country Cycling Tours
will be shadowing stages of the Amgen Tour of California along the
Southern Segment of this World-Acclaimed Cycling Race.

Your unforgettable 5-day/4-night cycling vacation includes wonderful accommodations, gourmet dining & Guided Cycling Tours along many of the same routes of the 2010 Edition of the Amgen Tour of California.

Join us on this exclusive guided cycling vacation, ride several “stages” of the Amgen Tour of California, including the pivotal Big Bear Mountain Top Finish in the San Bernadino Mountains, outside of Los Angeles. You will see many of the top professional cyclists in the world including: Team Radio Shack, Saxo-Bank, Astana, Garmin-Transitions and High Road-Columbus, as they start and finish in cities in Southern California.

About the AMGEN TOUR OF CALIFORNIA

The fifth 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 Sierra Nevada foothills, the state capitol, plus the inclusion of a first ever Mountain Top finish at Big Bear Lake in Southern California. 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.

“Follow the Tour of California” Cycling Vacation
Vacation Dates: Wednesday, May 19^th – Sunday, May 23^rd, 2010

Length Tour: 5-Days/ 4-Nights
Level: 25-45 miles per day; intermediate with options for additional miles.

Starting City: Santa Barbara, CA 
Finish City: Thousand Oaks, CA

Meet: Wed. May 19^th, 2010 @ 1 PM, Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) / Inn by the Harbor, Santa Barbara, Ca.
Depart: Sun. May 23^rd, 2010 @ 6:00 PM, Los Angeles Airport (LAX) /Westlake Village Inn, WLV, Ca*

Trip Date: May 19-23^rd, 2010

*rooms will be held at Westlake Village Inn for those who wish to depart from LAX Monday morning, May

Package Price Includes:

• (4) Nights of Accommodations; double occupancy.
• (4) Full days of guided cycling with SAG and mechanical support.
• (1) Optional Afternoon Guided Cycling Tour in Santa Barbara, Ca
• Shuttle Van for airport pickup and drop off, local transport.
• Gourmet picnic lunches & wine tasting.
• Includes Specialized Road Bike rentals. Carbon Bike Rentals available.
• Shipped Bikes built on arrival and boxed on departure at local bicycle shop.
• Includes (4) pre-arranged dinners every evening at local favorites.
  Dinner includes open menu, tax & gratuity (alcohol and wine not included).
• Single Supplement, add $375 per person
• For custom “Santa Barbara Cycling Tours’ jersey, add $135 per jersey (indicate size below).
• Add $100 for use of premium carbon fiber Specialized Roubaix or Tarmac road bike
• V.I.P. Package at LA Time Trial, add $250.00

Price: $1795.00 per person; dbl occ.

Optional VIP Package

Watch the Stage 7 Individual Time Trial in Los Angeles with the “Movers & Shakers” of the Entertainment Industry and the Cycling World.  This optional package allows you access to VIP Areas near the start / Finish in the new LA Live Entertainment Venue in Downtown Los Angeles. More Details to come…

“Follow the Tour of California” Cycling Vacation
Trip Itinerary

DAY ONE: Wednesday, May 19^th
Santa Barbara Arrival / Afternoon Cycling

Santa Barbara is our rendezvous point. We will pick you up at the Santa Barbara Airport at 1:00 PM. From here we will transfer with luggage to Inn at the Harbor near the waterfront.

Upon your arrival 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 Southern California you will be able ride some of the spectacular roads along the foothills and the waterfront in America’s Riviera. Option for additional mileage.

• Locale: Santa Barbara, Ca
• Accommodations: Inn at the Harbor
• Ride: Waterfront & SB Foothills
• Level: Easy to Moderate, rolling hills (15-20 miles)

       Option for additional mileage.

• Highlights: Introductions & Spectacular cycling
• Group Dinner: Local Favorite in Santa Barbara

Amgen TOC Pro Race Update: Stage 4 – San Jose to Modesto

Stage Four of the Amgen Tour of California leaves the Silicon Valley, near the famed Mt. Hamilton before it heads along rolling hills en route to the farming town of Modesto. With the overall lead still in contention, today is a day for the sprinters to celebrate victory. Look for Mark Cavendish of Team Columbia to add another victory to his arsenal.

DAY TWO: Thursday, May 20^th
Transfer to Big Bear Lake, Cycling
in mountains near Big Bear

Today we transfer early to Big Bear Lake, a day ahead of the cycling peloton. After checking in to the Big Bear Chateau, we will ride some of the intermediate climbs to be challenged by the top KOM riders tomorrow. Option to tackle the 8400’ summit of Onyx peak.

• Locale:
  Big Bear Lake, Ca
• Accommodations:
  Big Bear Chateau
• Ride:
  Preview Big Bear Climb / Onyx Peak Ride
• Level:
  Moderate, some climbing (35-45 miles); option to ride to Summit of Onyx Peak.
• Highlights:
  Cycling and Preview of ATOC Climbs
• Group Dinner:
  Local Favorite in Big Bear Village

Amgen TOC Pro Race Update: Stage 5 – Visalia to Bakersfield

Stage Five of the Amgen Tour of California leaves the farming town of Visalia and heads for the hills along the Sierra Madre range of Western California, before the race enters the flat Central Valley en route to Bakersfield. With a likely breakaway early in the day, expect the peloton to regroup near the finish with another day for the sprinters in Bakersfield.

DAY THREE: Friday, May 21^st
Big Bear Lake / ATOC Stage 6 Mountain Top Finish

Awake to a spectacular day in Big Bear Lake. Today we will ride out to several important vantage points in the mountains leading in to Big Bear to see the Amgen Tour of California arrive in what is expected to be the most exciting stage of this year’s race.

Our day starts with a visit downtown to the Big Bear Village to explore the finish line festivities, where a gourmet picnic lunch will await us along the waterfront of Big Bear Lake. After lunch, we will meander along the roads into the local mountains to watch for the approach of the lead riders.

After the peloton passes, we will make our way back to the Big Bear Village to watch the Awards Ceremony.

• Locale: Big Bear Lake / Santa Monica
• Accommodations: The Ambrose Hotel
• Ride: Key sections of the Big Bear Lake ATOC route
• Level: Moderate, with some climbing (35-45 miles); option for additional mileage.
• Highlights: Cycling , ATOC Viewing, & Awards Ceremony
• Group Dinner: Local Favorite in Big Bear Village

Amgen TOC Pro Race Update: Stage 6 – Pasadena to Big Bear

Today’s Queen Stage will start in downtown Pasadena and pass along two mountain passes. Shortly after circling the Rose Bowl, the peloton will start the climb up towards Wrightwood Ski Resort.  The second, longer climb will take the riders to an elevation of nearly 8000’ to the mountain top finish of Big Bear – the first ever mountain top finish in the Amgen Tour of California. Fireworks are sure to be setoff on this epic stage! Look for Levi to stamp his authority on the race.

DAY FOUR: Saturday, May 22^nd 
Cycling & ATOC Downtown LA Time Trial

After breakfast, we will shuttle to downtown Los Angeles for the Stage 7 Individual Time Trail. Set in front of the new LA Live Entertainment venue, AEG is offering an optional VIP package to those who wish to watch the race in style!

The rest of us will leave our bikes behind and explore the ATOC Time Trial venue on foot. After watching, what is expected to be an exciting finish followed by the Awards Ceremony we will shuttle to Westlake Village, the start of tomorrow’s stage 8.

An optional afternoon cycling tour will be offered for those who wish to explore portions of the final Stage 8 ATOC in the foothills surrounding Agoura Hills, Westlake Village & Thousand Oaks.

• Locale: Downtown Los Angeles / Thousand Oaks
• Accommodations: Westlake Village Inn
• Ride: Preview of Stage 8 in foothills outside Thousand Oaks
• Level: Moderate, rolling hills and a few climbs (35-45 miles); option for additional mileage.
• Highlights: Cycling , Start/Finish TT in downtown Los Angeles
• Group Dinner: Local favorite in Westlake Village

Amgen TOC Pro Race Update: Stage 7 – Los Angeles Individual Time Trial

Taking a hiatus from the 3-year reign of the Individual Time Trial in Solvang, the ATOC moves to downtown Los Angeles for the 2010 edition.  Look for the overall contenders to battle for victory on this time trial that will take riders all the way down to Venice Beach & back. Expect Levi to push ahead with another victory on this time trial. Whether or not it will be enough for the overall lead or not; we will have to wait and see.

DAY FIVE: Sunday, May 23^rd 
Final Stage 8 & Farewells

Today is the last day of your trip, but not one without some excitement. The last day of our tour includes viewing portions of the Thousand Oaks /Agoura Hills/ Westlake Village circuit race of the ATOC.

This shorter race will include climbs through the surrounding Santa Monica Mountains, as well as a downtown finish near the Amgen Corporate headquarters in Newbury Park.

• Locale: Westlake Village, Ca
• Hotel Check Out*
• Highlights:
  Stage 8 Viewing & Cycling
• Final Goodbyes
• Transfer to LAX Airport – timing TBD based on race finish

*rooms will be held at the Westlake Village Inn for those who wish to depart from LAX Monday morning, May 24^th

Amgen TOC Pro Race Update: Stage 8 – Agoura Hills / Westlake Village / Thousand Oaks Circuit Race

Today is the final day of the 2010 Amgen Tour of California with a circuit race in the neighboring downs of the title sponsor, Amgen. Expect the overall standings to not change much. There may be some excitement along the climb near the Red Rock Café, though the peloton most likely will catch back up before a mass sprint in Thousand Oaks. Will Mark Cavendish add yet another stage victory?

MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS TODAY!

Tour Price $1795.00*
*price is for per person double occupancy (add ”$ 400.00” for single occupancy)
*add $100 for use of premium carbon road bike

DEPOSIT INFORMATION

Price is $1795 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). 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. Sunday night stay in Westlake Village is optional and not included in tour price.

Balance is due 30 days prior to the start of the trip (April 18, 2010).

To make your reservation contact Corey or Tim at: (888) 557-8687 or email info1@winecountrycycling.com

“Follow the Tour of California” Cycling Vacation
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. April 18, 2010). Print out and mail ‘Registration & Liability’ waiver to address printed at bottom of this page.

Payment Method (choose):
                       ___ TOUR ONLY, or ___ TOUR + CUSTOM JERSEY (add $135.00),
                       ___ TOUR + VIP PACKAGE (add $ 250.00), or ___ TOUR , Jersey & VIP PKG (add $385.00)
 

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SBWCCT, c/o Follow the Tour Cycling Vacation
P.O. Box 1439,
Santa Ynez, CA 93460

YOU CAN ALSO FAX YOUR REGISTRATION & WAIVER W/CREDIT CARD INFO TO: 805.686.9450

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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.

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