4 or 6 Day Premiere Bicycling Vacation

Day 1 - Sunday (Arrival)

Early arrivals meet us in Santa Rosa for a bike fitting and an optional self-guided 8 mile warm-up ride. If you’d rather take it easy, you could see the concierge to receive complimentary passes for wine tasting at nearby wineries. You will be staying in the Historic Railroad Square district of Santa Rosa where coffee shops, shopping and the Charles Schulz Memorial Park are just steps away. This is a great place to settle in and see some of the local culture before we head out on our bicycles.

Your Lodging for the night:
Hyatt Hotel and Spa

Your Dining for the night:
Seafood Brasserie

Day 2 - Monday (Santa Rosa to the Coast)

Our first day riding takes us from Santa Rosa to Bodega Bay, 45 hilly miles.  We ride through the scenic Russian River appellation as we head for the coast, journeying through many quaint Northern California agricultural and seaside towns. Our reward for this day is the beautiful fishing village of Bodega Bay, a natural harbor on the coast.  We will then settle into the Bodega Bay Lodge, a charming hotel with pool, full service spa, and award winning restaurants nearby. Before dinner, you’ll have time to stroll through town or take your bike 4 miles to Bodega Head for coastal views.

Your Lodging for the night:
Bodega Bay Lodge

Your Dining for the night:
Dinner will be on your own. Our goal is to give you freedom and flexibility to select what time you wish to dine, with whom you wish to dine, and which restaurant appeals to you most. Your guide can provide you with a selection of excellent restaurants in the area.

Day 3 - Tuesday (Bodega Bay to Healdsburg)

For many this is the highlight of the trip with a ruggedly scenic 11 mile ride along the Pacific Ocean. We then follow the Russian river inland into majestic redwood forests The majesty of these huge trees is quite apparent along the flat and cool roads as we follow the river to our lunch spot. We have our lunch at the Armstrong Redwoods State Park and emerge from the redwoods at Korbel Champagne Winery. We then enter the vineyards of the Russian River Valley. Wineries we visit include Rochioli, Hop Kiln, and Belvedere. Our destination after 45 miles of mostly flat & easy terrain will be the small town of Healdsburg, currently one of the hottest towns in wine region. You will have time to enjoy the downtown plaza and it’s many shops and tasting rooms.

Your Lodging for the night:
Hotel Healdsburg

Your Dining for the night:
Cena Luna and Barndiva are just a couple of choices for dinner you can expect. We are always on the look out for exciting new restaurants.

Day 4 - Wednesday (Dry Creek Valley)

Our favorite ride of the trip! We start by cycling up the Dry Creek Valley and many picturesque wineries, we then cross over onto West Dry Creek Road and loop around back to Healdsburg. We visit wineries such as Lambert Bridge, Quivira, and Preston among others.

After 20-30 miles of easy cycling we return to our lodging for a relaxing evening. Here you will have time in and around the Plaza area to continue exploring the local charms of Healdsburg.

Your Lodging for the night:
(Same) Hotel Healdsburg

Your Dining for the night:
There are several great restaurant options is Healdsburg. Your guides can give plenty of recommendations.

Note: Those on the 4 day option leave us after this day of touring

Day 5 - Thursday (Healdsburg to Yountville)

Today we cycle through the scenic and serene Alexander Valley and visit Hanna Winery, Robert Young, and Murphy Goode among others. The Alexander Valley is famous for Cabernet grapes, much of which goes into the wines you’ve been tasting throughout your trip. After summiting the day's final peak you will be rewarded with charming town of Calistoga and then on to Yountville where you will be staying.

Your Lodging for the night:
The Villagio Inn and Spa

Your Dining for the night:
Hurley’s

Day 6 - Friday (Yountville to Santa Rosa)

Today we cycle and van from Yountville to Santa Rosa, 58 miles over easy and flat terrain. We ride South down from the Silverado Trail to world famous wineries. This is the heart of the Napa Valley and there are hundreds of superb wineries nearby.

Guests can elect to go to any number of terrific wineries in the Sonoma area. After a great ride we arrive back at the Hyatt in Santa Rosa.

Dates for 2008:
• February 10-15
• March 2-7
• April 20-25
• May 18-23
• June 15-20
• July 6-11
• Aug 3-9
• September 7-12
• October 5-10
• November 9-14

6 Day/5 Nights Includes: Lodging, 3 dinners, 5 gourmet picnic lunches, 5 continental breakfasts, professional guides and bike rental from our fleet, Bell helmet, water bottle and Getaway T-shirt. Guide gratuity and wine tasting fees are not included.

Price:
$2575 per person
Price based on double occupancy.
Single Supplement $699

4 Day/3 Nights Includes: Lodging, 2 dinners, 3 gourmet picnic lunches, 3 continental breakfasts, professional guides and bike rental from our fleet, Bell helmet, water bottle and Getaway T-shirt. Guide gratuity and wine tasting fees are not included.

Price:
$1649 per person
Price based on double occupancy.
Single Supplement $429