Custom Getaways

The cycling distance, daily activities are subject to change once the race organizers have released stage details. 2 ride distances are offered daily and non-cyclists are welcome as well. Garmin Egde 605 and 705 units will be provided during the rides, and Hammer Nutrition products will be provided.

Itinerary - What's Included

Itinerary

May 18th
We will be picking up at San Jose airport (SJC) at 10:00am and will drive out south and west to intersect the stage itinerary. We'll setup bikes, enjoy a picnic lunch and see the race go by before riding to the stage course to get to Santa Cruz where our hotel for the first 2 nights is located. The viewing and cycling will be determined once the stage itinerary and timing has been released, however we anticipate viewing from either Castle Rock or Big Basin Redwoods State Parks with a ride distance of about 40 miles and 2500' of elevation gain.

Once at our hotel we'll enjoy a nice evening dinner together.

Hotel; Hilton Santa Cruz

May 19th

We will ride out from our hotel in Santa Cruz to rally the start location in San Jose. Starts offer great opportunities for pictures and to mingle with the teams and racers warming up (autographs as well?). Depending on the teams and riders present we will be able to get better access to some of the European Pro Tour teams.

Once the race is off, those who wish to ride back to our hotel will be able to do so, while others will be driven back back to enjoy time in Santa Cruz and possibly scout a location for dinner this evening which is on your own.

Hotel; Hilton Santa Cruz

May 20th

While today's stage takes the peloton North to South through the Sierra Nevada to the southern gateway to Central Valley, we will skip the race and instead ride over one of the scenic roads in the country; Big Sur coastal highway!

After a hearty breakfast, we'll drive out from Santa Cruz. There will be several ride options and we will regroup for lunch along the coast. Those who wish will be able to ride a century from Carmel to Cambria which also includes 6400 feet of elevation gain; our most difficult ride of the trip!

We will have then have a bit of a drive to rally our next hotel in Solvang. Solvang, founded by Danish Americans in 1911, draws thousands of tourists to its picturesque Scandinavian trappings. With shops displaying blue and white bunting, and artificial storks blessing the roof tops, the town is crammed with Danish-themed restaurants and import stores. The pastry shops here are reputed to be the best in the state.

Hotel; Wine Valley Inn

May 21st

The Queen stage of the 2010 ATOC race will include 13,000-14,000 feet of climbing up to one of the ski resorts in Big Bear. Race organizers are waiting on clearance from the State because parts of the route include areas affected by the Station Fire. We will finalize our cycling itinerary based on is decided with regard to routing, but we will be along the final climb to Big Bear Lake and will have a ride of approximately 50 miles planned.

After the excitement of the race, we will make the short transfer to the beautiful Lake Arrowhead Resort where we will overnight. Those who wish can ride the 20 miles (mostly downhill).

We will enjoy a nice group dinner this evening at the BIN 189 Restaurant

Hotel; Lake Arrowhead Resort

May 22nd

We will have a short morning loop ride of about 25-30 miles around Lake Arrowhead (roughly 1450 feet of elevation gain) before going to Los Angeles to see the race.

The time trial will take place entirely with downtown LA - starting and finishing near the Staples Center. Not only will we be there to see riders in their individual effort, but we will catch all the action and excitement from the best spot of the race -the VIP Hospitality! Watch exclusive live race feeds on the flat screen monitors while enjoying complimentary food and beverages.

Once the Time Trial is over is over we will make our way West to Westlake village where we will spend the final two nights of this trip in the luxurious Four Seasons Hotel. Dinner will be on your own tonight and if the schedule is somewhat similar to last year we should be at our hotel around 4:30pm or 5:00pm. Once we have confirmation of the time schedule, those who wish can schedule massages and treatments.

Hotel; Four Season, Westlake Village

May 23rd

Will the race have been decided by now, or will the circuit race in the Santa Monica Mountains prove decisive? We will be there to find out first-hand. Our morning ride will take us along the stage course. Those who prefer to to ride will be able to see the final preparations for the race taking place (or sleep in and enjoy our time at the Four Seasons?).

Once the stage is off we will gain access once again to the VIP Hospitality.

We will finish the trip with a final group dinner at elegant Hampton's restaurant where we will toast an action packed week of racing, riding, sightseeing and camaraderie.

Hotel; Four Season, Westlake Village

May 24th

We will have a morning transfer to LAX airport for those who wish to take advantage of it. You may otherwise leave the hotel (or extend) at your discretion!

 WHAT'S INCLUDED

- Transfers from San Jose (SJC) and to Los Angeles (LAX) airports
- All transfers throughout the trip
- All breakfasts at the hotels
- 4 dinners with wine
- 3 picnic lunches

- VIP Hospitality on stage #7

- VIP Hospitality on stage #8
- Guides and support staff
- 2 ride distances daily including many portions of the course.
- Cycling Jersey

- Hammer Nutrition products
- Daily information with maps, cue sheets, other Tour information
- Detailed tour itinerary
- Pre-departure information detailing the trip, hotels, contact information, what to bring, and other essential info.
- Memories to last a lifetime!