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Harvest Festival Cycling Vacation Santa Barbara Wine Country Cycling Tours, LLC (SBWCCT) Tim Gorham & Corey Evans, Co-Owners 3630 Sagunto Street, P. O. Box 1439, Santa Ynez, CA 93460 888.557.8687
Friday, October 7 thru Sunday, October 9, 2011
Join Santa Barbara Wine Country Cycling Tours as we ride through the Wine Country during the Santa Barbara County Harvest Festival weekend. Enjoy many of your favorite wines and taste some of the new varietals from the Fall Harvest.
Your cycling vacation includes deluxe accommodations and gourmet dining. This guided cycling vacation will also include a local cycling tour each day, plus attendance at Santa Barbara County Harvest Festival weekend events at the Rancho Sisqouc Winery.
Join us in this exclusive guided tour from October 7-9, at a time of the year when the vineyards are beginning to turn with hues of deep oranges and reds, surrounded by golden rolling hillsides and age-old Valley Oak trees.
The annual Santa Barbara County Harvest Festival attracts wine and food lovers alike from all over to meet member vintners, taste their wines, and enjoy great food and music in a festive outdoor environment. Each member winery pours a selection of their fine wines, and local restaurants and caterers as guests are serenaded by live music. The Festival also features a silent auction of large format wines, special bottlings, varietals and lifestyle items, all benefiting local charities. For more information visit: www.sbcountywines.com
Harvest Festival Cycling Vacation
 Length of Tour: 3 Days/ 2 Nights
Start City: Solvang, CA Finish City: Solvang, CA
Meet: Friday, October 7th, 2011 Hotel check-in and optional afternoon cycling.
Depart: Sunday, October 9th, 2011
Harvest Wine Festival Cycling Vacation 3-Day, 2-Night Cycling Tour Package Includes:
- (2) Nights at the Hadsten House (dbl occ.) in Solvang.
- (1) Half day and (1) full day of guided cycling tours with professional tour guide.
- Airport pickup / Return shuttle to Santa Barbara (Add $150).
- Bicycle rentals, helmets and custom water bottles.
- SAG vehicle and mechanical support.
- Gourmet picnic lunch and wine tasting; SAG food and refreshments.
- Shuttle tour to special wine events on Sunday.
- Attendance to Santa Barbara County Harvest Festival and winery events.
- (1) Hosted Dinner, includes open menu, tip and taxes; alcohol on your own
- Trip Price: $980.00 per person* (double occ.)
- Add $250.00 for single supplement
- Carbon road bikes available for add'l $50
Hadsten House Inn & Spa www.hadstenhouse.com
This Inn in the quaint Danish town of Solvang is located on the outskirts of town and is close to many different restaurants and shopping. Hadsten House Inn & Spa is one of Solvang’s newest luxury boutique lodging destinations. The guest rooms are outstanding and ready for you to relax and unwind. Continental breakfast included.
* Price includes hotel, tour fees and all meals (not including alcohol). Wine tasting dinner includes select local wines. Price does not include airfare or travel expenses. Trip Cancellation Insurance is recommended. Bike rental includes: Specialized Road or Hybrid bike, helmet, water bottles and tool kit. Those who choose to ship bicycles are responsible for freight to /from Solvang.
“Harvest Festival Cycling Vacation” Trip Itinerary
DAY ONE: Friday, October 7th
Solvang Arrival / Afternoon of Cycling
Upon your arrival in Solvang check in at your hotel.
Locale: Solvang Accommodations: Hadsten House Inn Ride: Optional Afternoon cycling tour to Ballard Canyon /Los Olivos Level: Easy to moderate with, rolling hills (15-25 mi.)
Highlights: Introductions and spectacular cycling
Dinner: Trattoria Grappolo in Santa Ynez
Today's introductory ride will depart from Solvang and wind into the heart of the Santa Ynez Valley. We will pass by the Old Mission Santa Ynez, apple farms, and miniature horses en route to the quaint town of Los Olivos. We will continue through Ballard Canyon, your first glimpse of the wine country. After a few short rolling hills, we will arrive back to at the Hadsten House Inn in Solvang. Option for additional mileage.
Massages appointments must be made in advance ( www.TerraMassage.com )
DAY TWO: Saturday, October 8th
Cycling Through Foxen Canyon & Santa Barbara Harvest Festival
Locale: Solvang /Santa Ynez Accommodations: Hadsten House Inn Ride: Foxen Canyon to Rancho Sysquoc Level: Easy, Rolling hills (20 to 25 mi.)
Highlights: Cycling and Santa Barbara Harvest Festival.
Dinner: On your own; recommendations and reservations are available.
Days Event: Today you will bike along the rolling foothills of Los Olivos. We will pass cattle ranches and meander our way through the Los Olivos Wine Trail along the Sysquoc River Valley before we arrive at Rancho Sysquoc Winery for the Santa Barbara Wine Harvest Festival. Shuttle service back to Solvang is provided.
Massages appointments must be made in advance ( www.TerraMassage.com )
DAY THREE: Sunday, October 9th

Harvest Festival Wine Tasting Events
Locale: Solvang Accommodations: Hadsten House Inn
Ride: Shuttle tour to winery events Level: NA
Highlights: Santa Barbara Harvest Festival Winery Events. You will be driven out to several different wineries for exclusive wine tastings,
After breakfast in Solvang we'll leave our bikes and cycling shoes and board a shuttle vehicle to several member wineries for Santa Barbara County Harvest Festival winery events. After visiting participating wineries in the early afternoon, we will say our final farewells and pack up.
Optional shuttle to Santa Barbara.
Note: Prior arrangements will be made with Dr. J’s Bicycle Shop in Solvang for those wishing to ship their bicycles.
MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS TODAY!
CALL 1-888-557-8687
DEPOSIT INFORMATION
Price is $980.00 per person for double occupancy. Please add $250.00 for single supplement.
Note: custom SB Wine Country Cycling Jerseys available for add’l $125/jersey.
Price includes hotel, tour fees and one meal (not including alcohol). Festival Attendance & transportation to/from also included in price. Price does not include airfare or travel expenses. Trip Cancellation Insurance is recommended.
A $100 NON-REFUNDABLE deposit per person is required to guarantee a spot on the trip. Balance is due 14 days before your arrival.
To make your reservation contact Tim at: (888) 557-8687 or Email info1@winecountrycycling.com
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