Santa Barbara and the Central Coast

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Overview
Highlights
- California’s Central Coast is home to some of the premier cycling terrain in the world
- Enjoy the vista before gliding down to the Pacific Coast Highway and Santa Barbara coast
- Experience 9 mile climb through Rattlesnake Canyon will reward you with spectacular vistas
- Explore the area with a ride down the renowned Santa Rosa Road, bringing you through winding valleys
- Explore city of San Luis Obispo, you will have ridden almost half way from Los Angeles
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Trip includes
- Cycling Expert and ‘on the road’ support staff and vehicle
- Custom Fitting on 2018 Specialized Diverge Comp Cycle
- 5 nights’ accommodation as per the itinerary
- Daily Breakfasts
- Supported Nutrition stops
- Luggage Transfer each day
- Snacks and Drinks for the ride
- Dinner in Santa Barbara and Santa Maria
- Massage at the Wine Valley Inn
- Garmin GPS preloaded with daily routes
- SLO Brewery Sendoff Featured Rides Santa Rosa Road
- Laguna Ridge Road
- Maricopa Highway
- El Camino Cielo
- Gibraltar Road Climb Foxen Canyon Rd
Itinerary

Accommodation: The Capri Hotel
Route: via Santa Paula
Distance: 30 miles
Elevation: 2310ft
Bonus Miles: via Rose Valley Summit Roundtrip
Distance: 30 miles
Elevation: 3000ft
Starting point and meeting time: 10 am at the...
Accommodation: Castillo Inn at the Beach
Route: via Lake Casitas
Distance: 37 miles
Elevation: 2338ft
Burner: via Lake Casitas, and Laguna Ridge (Gravel)
Distance: 38 miles
Elevation: 2590ft
Bonus Miles: via Santa Barba...
Accommodation: Wine Valley Inn & Cottages
Route 1: Via Cold Spring Tavern, and Lake Cachuma
Distance: 37 miles
Elevation: 3674ft
Route 2: Via El Camino Cielo and Gibraltar Road Climb, Cold Spring Tavern, and Lake Cachuma
Distance...
Accommodation: Wine Valley Inn & Cottages
Route 1: Solvang to Lompoc One Way
Distance: 23 miles
Elevation:843ft
Route 2: Solvang to Lompoc Loop
Distance: 43 miles
Elevation: 1870ft
Burner: via Happy Canyon and Figue...
Accommodation: Santa Maria Inn
Route 1: Via Foxen Canyon Rd (43 miles; 1676ft Gain)
Distance: 43 miles
Elevation: 1676ft
Burner: Via Foxen Canyon, Tepusquet Rd, and Cayuma Hwy (60 miles; 3976ft Gain)
Distance: 60 miles
Elevati...
Route: via Highway 101
Distance: 35 miles
Elevation: 1004ft
Congratulations! As you finish your final ride into the city of San Luis Obispo, you will have ridden almost half way from Los Angeles to San Francisco! In one of California’s oldest comm...
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Dates & Availability
Transfer cost from airport. Varies by mode of transport and tour. Support driver will transfer passengers with pre nights from the Fairfield to the starting location in Ventura on the first morning of the trip Passengers w/o prenights make their own way to the tour start location
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Logistics
What's excluded
- Flights
- Transfers to/from the starting point hotel (unless booked separately)
- Other meals not listed in Trip Notes
- Optional activities and all personal expenses
- Trip leader gratuities
Accommodation
56 days or more prior to departure, we will retain the deposit
Between 31 and 55 days prior to departure, we will retain the deposit or 50% of the total booking cost; whichever is greater, and
Between 30 days and 15 days prior to departure, we will retain 75% paid by you in connection with the booking.
Within 15 days of departure, we will retain 100% of the booking value
- Daily Breakfasts
- Supported Nutritions stops
- Snacks and Drinks for the ride
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