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California Weekend Bike Tour —
Carmel Valley and Monterey Coast
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average daily mileage?
The mileage options vary from day to day. On the first day is a short warm-up ride of 20 miles or less. The second day route is 52 miles, with van shuttle options to reduce that distance if you wish. The third day options range from 30-43 miles.
What is included in the price of the trip?
- Use of a quality lightweight road bike
- Two nights lodging in Carmel Valley
- Two continental breakfasts
- One dinner
- Snacks during and after the rides
- One afternoon get-together after the ride with snacks and drinks
- Daily route sheets and maps
- One or more expert guides on bicycles
- SAG support
- Mechanical support for minor bike repairs
- Two water bottles
What isn't included?
- Transportation to Carmel Valley at the beginning of the trip (shuttle from San Jose available)
- lodging before and after the trip
- lunches
- alcoholic beverages
- hotel charges for incidentals (phone calls, etc.)
- Helmets
- gratuities at your discretion
What is the weather going to be like?
Weather in Monterey County is mild year-round. Here are the weather statistics for Carmel Valley:
| Month | Avg. High (F) | Avg Low (F) | Sunny Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| April | 67 | 42 | 23 |
| November | 69 | 42 | 22 |
Rain is always a possibility, so please bring appropriate clothing.
What type of dining will we be doing?
When researching a trip, we seek out restaurants that serve healthy, fresh choices typical of the California cuisine style of cooking. The Los Laureles Lodge, our lodging for the weekend, has a very good restaurant with menu choices typical of California Cuisine. We will be having Saturday dinner there.
Nobody goes hungry on an Undiscovered Country trip! One of the joys of riding several hours per day is getting to enjoy the dinner afterwards. We give you the choice of ordering anything on a restaurant's menu — there are no limited selection menus on an Undiscovered Country trip. Order appetizers, soup, salad, entree, dessert, and beverages. The only thing that isn't included is alcohol.
Continental breakfast is served at The Los Laureles Lodge in the mornings. We supplement the continental breakfast with our own cyclist’s oatmeal—a hearty mix of organic ingredients to help fuel for the upcoming ride.
Where do we meet at the start of the trip?
We gather on the first evening of the trip in Carmel Valley, at the The Los Laureles Lodge. We will spend Friday and Saturday nights there. Instead of driving to Carmel Valley, you can catch a ride with us from San Jose earlier in the day. For those who arrive before 3 PM on Friday, there will be a short warm-up ride.
Where does the trip end?
The trip officially ends in the mid-afternoon on Sunday, at the Los Laureles Lodge in Carmel Valley.
What should I bring?
Cycling Clothing
Cycling shorts, cycling jerseys, cycling socks, cycling shoes, gloves, helmet, wind jacket or vest, rain gear (jacket, pants, helmet cover, shoe covers), sunglasses. For colder weather: arm warmers, knee/leg warmers or tights, full fingered gloves, shoe covers, beanie.
Other Clothes
Hat, bathing suit, sweater or jacket, comfortable shoes, casual evening wear.
Other Items
Sunscreen, lip balm, prescription medicines, chamois cream, toiletries, identification, medical insurance card.
