Days 3 Nights 2 Start Dates November 13, 2010 March 26, 2011 Start City Solvang Nearest Airport Santa Barbara Activity Level 4-5 Daily Distance 40-75 miles Price per Person $795 Single Supplement $195

California Weekend Bike Tour — Solvang Santa Barbara Wine Country

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average daily mileage?

The average daily mileage is about 40 miles, with options for riding more or less than that.

What is included in the price of the trip?

• Use of the highest quality lightweight road bike
• Two nights lodging in Solvang
• Two continental breakfasts
• Two picnic lunches
• Two dinners
• Three days of cycling
• Snacks during and after the rides
• 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 Solvang at the beginning of the trip
• Transportation from Solvang at the end of the trip
  
• Lodging before and after the trip
• Alcoholic beverages
• Hotel charges for incidentals (phone calls, etc.)
• Helmets
• Gratuities to guides at your discretion

What is the weather going to be like?

The average high temperature in Solvang in February is 65 F; in November it is 70 F. Mornings in February can be quite cool, usually in the low 40s. Rain is possible any time of the year. We suggest dressing in layers; the support van will take your extra clothing when it warms up.

Solvang Weather
Month	Av High Temperature	Av Low Temperature	Sunny Days
February	66 F	44 F	21
March	68	46	24
November	70	45	26

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. In Solvang, we'll have a continental breakfast at our hotel each morning of the trip.

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.

Where do we meet at the start of the trip?

We gather on the first day of the trip in Solvang, at the Hotel Corque. This will be our base of operations for the duration of the trip.

Where does the trip end?

The trip officially ends in the early afternoon on the last day of the trip, after a ride that concludes at the Hotel Corque in Solvang.

What should I bring?

Cycling Clothing

Cycling shorts, cycling jerseys, cycling socks, cycling shoes, gloves, helmet (mandatory), 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, small camera.

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