The Specialists in California Bike Tours

Undiscovered
Wine Country

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Days 6 Nights 5 2008 Start Dates April 27 June 1 July 6–FULL Sept 7 Oct 19 Departure City Rohnert Park Nearest Airports San Francisco Santa Rosa Level Moderate-Avid Avg. Daily Distance 30-60 miles Price per Person $1494 Single Supplement $539

Northern California Bike Tour — Undiscovered Wine Country and Pacific Coast

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average daily mileage?

The average daily mileage is about 35 miles, with options for riding more or less than that.

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?

• Five nights lodging in small inns
• Five breakfasts
• Three dinners
• Snacks during and after the rides
• Daily route sheets and maps
• One or more expert guides on bicycles
• Van support
• Mechanical support for minor bike repairs

What isn't included?

• Transportation to Rohnert Park at the beginning of the trip
• Lodging before and after the trip
• Lunches
• Alcoholic beverages (except wine at the wint pairing dinner)
• Hotel charges for incidentals (phone calls, etc.)
• Gratuities for guides at your discretion

What is the weather going to be like?

Weather in Sonoma and Mendocino County is ideal for growing wine grapes: warm during the day and cool at night. Mornings tend to be cool and foggy, but the coastal fog usually lifts by midday. Fog can linger at the coast all day. High temperatures during Summer months average in the low 80s. Winter brings temperatures in the low 60s. The rainy season is from mid-November to mid-March.

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.

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. Order appetizers, soup, salad, entree, dessert, and beverages. The only thing that isn't included is alcohol.

We meet for breakfast every morning of the trip. Breakfast will be either continental style of made to order.

Where do we meet at the start of the trip?

We gather on the first morning of the trip at 9:00 AM, in the lobby of the DoubleTree Inn in Rohnert Park. Regular shuttle service is available to the DoubleTree from San Francisco and Santa Rosa airports.

Where does the trip end?

The trip ends at the DoubleTree Inn in Rohnert Park, at 2:00 PM.

What should I bring?

Bicycle

Don't forget to bring your bicycle.

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.

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