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Winter Bike Tour—California Desert EscapeFrequently Asked QuestionsWhat is the average daily mileage?Daily mileage will vary, and there will be options to ride less or more each day. The range is estimated to be 35-75 miles. How should I train?The best training advice we can give is just to go out and get some saddle time! The more time you spend riding, the more fit you become, which adds enjoyment to your trip. Your body needs time to get used to being on the bike. If you can't spend as much time on the bicycle as you want, any sort of aerobic activity that gets you breathing through your mouth will help. Jogging, fast walking, swimming, skating, or cross country skiing are good choices. Most gyms will have a good selection of exercise equipment: treadmills, stationary bikes, stair steppers, etc. If you've been riding for less than a year, your confidence handling a bike in traffic may need improvement. Going on rides with more experienced cyclists is very helpful in this regard. If there are bicycle clubs in your area, consider joining one of their scheduled rides. Attending a local bicycle safety class for adults is also a very good idea—even for experienced riders. What is included in the price of the trip?
What isn't included?
What is the weather going to be like?While it’s always difficult to predict the weather, the temperatures along the coast and inland tend to be mild, and rain tends to be sparse. The average high temperature in San Diego in Winter is 65F; the average low is 50F. San Diego averages 7 rainy days per month in Winter. In the desert east of San Diego, it rains an average of 3 days per month in January, the average high is 73F, and the average low is 47F. Since the road leading to the desert reaches up to 6000 feet, it can be quite cold—especially when descending. Please bring warm cycling clothing. What type of dining will we be doing?When researching a trip, we seek out dining options with healthy, fresh choices typical of the California cuisine style of cooking. Rest assured that 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. Feel free to order anything on the menu. The only thing that isn't incuded is alcohol. Breakfasts are either continental style or made to order. Where do we meet at the start of the trip?We gather on the first morning of the trip in San Diego, at a location that is convenient to both the San Diego International Airport and the San Diego Amtrak Station. If you are driving, you can store your vehicle here and retrieve it at the end of the tour. Where does the trip end?The trip officially ends in the mid-afternoon on the last day, in San Diego. What should I bring?BicycleDon't forget to bring your bicycle. Cycling ClothingCycling 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 ClothesHat, bathing suit, sweater or jacket, comfortable shoes, casual evening wear. Other ItemsSunscreen, lip balm, prescription medicines, chamois cream, toiletries, identification, medical insurance card. More Questions?Some other common questions are addressed in our General Questions section. If you don’t find an answer to your questions there, please contact us. ReservationsThis twice-a-year Winter bicycle tour through the Southern California Desert is limited to 12 guests, so we recommend reserving space as early as possible. You may
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