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Wine Country Half Marathon
& Cycling Vacation
Santa Barbara Wine Country Cycling Tours, LLC (SBWCCT)
Tim Gorham & Corey Evans, CO-Owners
3630 Sagunto Street, PO Box 1439, Santa Ynez, CA 93460
888.557.8687
Thurs., May 8th thru Sun., May 11th, 2008
 Join Santa Barbara Wine Country Cycling Tours for a Wine Country Cycling tour leading
up to the “Santa Barbara Wine Country Half Marathon” on Saturday, May 10th, 2008.
Arrive into town a few days early for some cycling to loosen up your legs and familiarize your
senses to the tastes of the wine country.
Your cycling vacation includes deluxe accommodations, gourmet picnic lunches, fine dining, including a wine makers dinner. This guided cycling vacation will also include local cycling tours each day, including a “ride the course” tour on Saturday.
Join us in this exclusive guided tour vacation from May 8-11th, at a time of the year when the surrounding countryside is green and the hillsides are bountiful with the colorful hues of wild flowers.
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The second annual Santa Barbara Wine Country Half Marathon returns to the Santa Ynez Valley, by Destination Races. Located in a spectacular setting within the wine country; this event features a scenic course through rolling hills alongside the majestic San Rafael Mountains. The race starts in Santa Ynez and passes through the town of Los Olivos before finishing on Copenhagen Street in historic Solvang for the Wine & Music Festival.
For more information, visit: www.destinationraces.com
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Wine Country Half-Marathon &
Cycling Vacation
 Length of Tour: 4 Days/ 3 Nights
Start City: Santa Ynez, CA
Finish City: Santa Ynez, CA
Meet: Thursday, May 8th, 2008 @ Noon
Santa Barbara Airport
Depart: Sunday, May 11th, 2008 @ 5 PM
Santa Barbara Airport
Vacation Dates- Arrive: Thursday, May 8th thru Sunday, May 11th, 2008
Wine Country Half-Marathon & Cycling Vacation
4-Day, 3-Night Cycling Tour Package Includes:
- (3) Nights at the Hadsten House Inn & Spa in Solvang (double occupancy).
Includes complete breakfast.
- (1) Half Day and (1) Full Day of Guided Cycling tours; with professional tour guide, including one cycling tour along the Half Marathon route.
- SAG Food & Refreshments; gourmet picnic lunch & wine tasting.
- Bicycle Rentals included with helmets & custom water bottles.
- SAG Vehicle & Mechanical Support.
- Exclusive Wine Maker’s Dinner Included featuring local wines and matched with the decadence of European & Mediterranean cuisine.
- Note: Race Registration is not included.
Trip Price: $ 1590 per couple, double occ. ($ 795.00/person dbl. occ)
- Add $ 350.00 per person for single supplement ($1145.00/person sgl occ.)
Hadsten House Inn & Spa: www.hadstenhouse.com,
 This Inn in the quaint Danish town of Solvang is located on the outskirts of town and is close to many different restaurants and shopping. Hadsten House Inn & Spa is one of Solvang’s newest luxury, boutique lodging destinations.
Their guest rooms are complete and ready for you to relax and unwind with a wonderful breakfast, which is included.
* 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 or Hybrid bike, helmet, water bottles & tool kit. Those who choose to ship bicycles are responsible for freight to/from Solvang. Race registration is not included in tour price. Please visit www.destinationraces.com to register for the half marathon.
Wine Country Half-Marathon & Cycling Vacation
Trip Itinerary
DAY ONE: Thursday, May 8th
Santa Ynez Arrival / Afternoon of Cycling
 Upon your arrival in Santa Ynez and check in at your hotel, we will begin introductions about the details of your cycling vacation.
Locale: Santa Ynez
Accommodations: Hadsten House Inn & Spa
Ride: Los Olivos/Roblar Loop
Level: Easy to mod., rolling hills (20 to 25 mi.) Option for add’l mileage.
Highlights: Introductions & Spectacular Cycling
Group Dinner: Mattei’s Dinner in Los Olivos
Today’s introductory ride will depart from Santa Ynez and into the heart of the Santa Ynez Valley. We will pass by apple farms and miniature horses en route to the quaint town of Los Olivos. We will continue out Figueroa Road to the base of the San Rafael Mountains, with your first glimpse of the wine country. We will pass by bucolic vineyards along some rolling hills as we return back to the hotel. Option for additional mileage.
Massages (appointments must be made in advanced)
DAY TWO: Friday, May 9th
Cycling thru Happy Canyon & “Preview of the Half Marathon Course” by Bicycle.
 Locale: Santa Ynez
Accommodations: Santa Ynez Inn
Ride: Half Marathon Course by bicycle & Happy Canyon Route
Level: Easy, Gently Rolling (15-20 miles)
Option for additional mileage.
Highlights: Preview the Half Marathon Course & Gourmet Picnic Lunch.
Group Dinner: Dinner on Your Own
(Destination Races dinner at Zaca Mesa Winery)
Today we ride the Half Marathon course by bicycle to preview what you will run on Sunday. After we arrive in Solvang, we will continue through the heart of the valley to Brander Winery for a gourmet picnic lunch, followed by wine tasting. After lunch we will ride a gentle spin out Happy Canyon to loosen up our legs before we return to the hotel.
DAY THREE: Saturday, May 10th
“Santa Barbara Wine Country Half Marathon”
 Locale: Santa Ynez
Accommodations: Santa Ynez Inn
Ride: Half Marathon (by foot!)
Level: 13.1 miles
Highlights:
Half Marathon. Wine & Music &
Festival at Finish Line in Solvang
Today you trade in your cycling shoes for your running shoes to conquer the goal we set many months before: the Half Marathon. After a light hotel breakfast, we will walk over to the start.
After you finish running the race, we’ll join you for the celebration in Solvang at the Wine & Music Festival.
Note: shuttle from Royal Scandinavian Inn in Solvang will take runners to start line in Santa Ynez.
Pack a change of clothes to leave with start line volunteers. Your clothes will be brought to finish line.
Group Dinner: Wine Makers’ Dinner at Vineyard House in Santa Ynez
DAY FOUR: Sunday, May 11th ~ Hotel Checkout & Goodbyes
 Sunday Brunch at Hadsten House
Checkout from Hotel
Depart from Santa Ynez Valley
Note: Prior arrangements will be made with Dr. Js Bicycle Shop
for those who wish to ship their bicycles.
MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS TODAY!
COST $1,590.00 /couple ($795 /person) double occupancy; (add $ 350.00 for single occupancy)
DEPOSIT INFORMATION:
Price is $1590 per person for double occupancy.
Please add $375 for single supplement.
Note: custom SB Wine Country Cycling Jerseys available for add’l $135/jersey.
 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.
Registration to “Wine Country Half Marathon” is not included and must be done through www.destinationraces.com .
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 or by (April 8th, 2008)
To make your reservation contact Corey or Tim at: (888) 557-8687
or e-mail
Please fax Registration Form to: 805.686.5610
To make your reservation contact Corey or Tim at: (888) 557-8687
or e-mail
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