The Specialists in California Bike Tours

Carmel Valley
and
Monterey Coast

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Days 3 Nights 2 2008 Start Dates April 11 May 16 October 10 Start City Carmel Valley Level Moderate-Avid Daily Distance Options 30-52 miles Per Person Prices Price (double occupancy) $498 Single Supplement $115

California 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.

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?

• 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

What isn't included?

• Transportation to Carmel Valley at the beginning of the trip (courtesy shuttle from San Jose available)
  
• lodging before and after the trip
• lunches
• alcoholic beverages
• hotel charges for incidentals (phone calls, etc.)
• 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?

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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