The Specialists in California Bike Tours

Big Sur
Spectacular

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Days 5 Nights 4 2008 Starting Dates April 6 May 11 October 5 October 12 Start City San Jose— with shuttle to Carmel Valley Nearest Airports San Jose Level Moderate-Avid Average Daily Distance 30-72 miles Price (double occupancy) $995 per person Single Occupancy Supplement $311

California Bike Tour—Big Sur Spectacular

Daily Itinerary

 

Day 1: Carmel Valley

Our tour begins with a gathering in San Jose, conveniently near the San Jose Airport. We shuttle in our van to Carmel Valley (guests instead may choose to drive themselves to Carmel Valley). Today's ride explores the more remote roads east of Carmel Valley. Dinner and lodging tonight at the Los Laureles Lodge. DISTANCE: 30 miles

Day 2: Carmel Valley to Big Sur

Orientation and daily ride information at breakfast. Bicycle Seventeen Mile Drive to Carmel, Highway 1 past Point Lobos and Carmel Highlands, to Big Sur and the Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park. Lodging at the Big Sur Lodge in the park. Dinner at a nearby restaurant. DISTANCE: 58 miles.

Day 3: Big Sur to Cambria

Breakfast to order at the Big Sur Lodge. Ride Highway 1 from Big Sur towards Cambria, through the tiny coastal hamlets of Lucia, Gorda by the Sea, and Ragged Point. After a brief lunch stop at Ragged Point, we continue south along the coast, past the Piedras Blancas Light Station, the opulent Hearst Castle at San Simeon, and the resting sea elephants on the beaches near Cambria. Lodging at the Burton Inn in Cambria, dinner at a nearby restaurant. DISTANCE: 44-72 miles.

Day 4: Cambria to Paso Robles

Continental breakfast at the Burton Inn. Ride away from the coast through the wine region of Paso Robles, spend the afternoon exploring downtown area, relaxing poolside, or continue riding through the Wine Country to make a full day of riding. Lodging at the Paso Robles Inn, dinner at Panolivo. DISTANCE: 38 miles, with longer options.

Day 5: Greenfield to Carmel Valley

Breakfast to order at the Paso Robles Inn. Shuttle from Paso Robles to Greenfield, cycle from Greenfield east to Carmel Valley, end-of-tour reception at the Los Laureles Lodge. Changing and showers available at Los Laureles Lodge. Shuttle option from Carmel Valley back to San Jose. DISTANCE: 30 miles.

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