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Hello Tim,
 I wanted to thank you again on behalf of my group for such a terrific ride. We all remarked that the tour was the best part of our trip. The ride, the lunch and the tasting were spectacular.
You made us feel a part of your family, rather than just clients. Hope to see you again soon; however, we will need to train beforehand to climb the “Fig”.
Regards,
Ken
November 2007
Dear Tim and Corey,
Ya'll are amazing... I can't stop thinking about my wonderful trip out west! Staying at the Fess Parker Inn was perfect and exploring the wine country with your company was spectacular! I told you both that the trip exceeded my expectations... and I have high standards... so please know that it is because of you that the biking was so much fun.
 Good looking, fun and knowledgeable men touring us around for two days did not hurt! Our lunches could not have been better and the day trips were the right distance with the right amount of hills... OK, so I could have done a few more, but I did not want to hurt too bad at the Fess Parker sing-a-long that we experienced after our second biking adventure with Tim!
Thanks again for making this a very memorable girls trip. I do hope to return and venture out with you boys again in the future... don't worry, I think I might even bring my husband next time!!! Attached is a photo to enjoy... I’m the blonde from Virginia who bought that great top from you... Thanks for the deal...!
Jen Sowers
July 2007
Dear Tim and Corey,
 Thank you so much for a wonderful time last week! We appreciate the extended hospitality - from the beautiful bike ride to the gourmet lunch to the the delicious wine tasting. You and your team truly went above and beyond to make our company offsite a huge success!
Attached are some fun photos of our crew. From one happy family to another - we thank you!
Sincerely,
On Board Entertainment, Inc.
475 Gate Five Road Suite 300
Sausalito, Ca 94965
www.onboardent.com
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Dear Tim Gorham and Corey Evans
Subject: Re: Cycling Tour
Hey ---I just wanted to drop a quick e-mail to let you know how much we enjoyed our ride on May 1st, 2007. Ronda and I had a great time -- the route was incredibly beautiful and great fun. Since we're not regular bikers, we were a little nervous about going 20+ miles, but the ride was just right for us. Our gourmet lunch was incredible... Tell Josh we said Hi
But the best part was YOU... you were a terrific guide. We felt like a Santa Ynez local when we got done. Btw, we rode with the competition just a few days later in Paso Robles, and here's our assessment:
- Your bikes are much better... lighter and faster and easier to ride
- Your routes are more beautiful and engaging, and better terrain for beginners like us
- You are the best tour guide... the other guys provided printed route directions and a chase van
After spending 10 days touring the Central Coast, our ride with Santa Barbara Wine Country Cycling was one of the true highlights of our trip. Thanks and keep up the great work !!
Bruce and Ronda Carothers
Dear Tim and Corey,
 Dawilla and I had one of the most enjoyable vacations in our lives last month and your Wine Country Cycling played a major role.
When Tim took us out the first afternoon to test our skills, he was able to create three days of some of the best biking we have experienced through the most beautiful countryside we have ever seen. Tim and his team were the consummate hosts allowing me to ride ahead and yet keep an eye on both of us.
We have done bike tours in Denmark, Wales, and throughout the United States and we must say that Wine Country Cycling ranks among the top tours available. You guys have our highest recommendation and we can’t wait to find an excuse to travel back to your Central Coast for another ride.
William "Chip" Madsen
Deputy Executive Director, PCCI
Dear SBWCCT
 My husband and I could not let the opportunity pass to express our gratitude for our wonderful stay. We were so fortunate to have found out about Fess Parker’s Wine Country Inn through Santa Barbara Wine Country Cycling Tours. We are from the east coast and had no knowledge of your warm and inviting lodging.
Meals were fantastic and the location was ideal. The only disappointment was that we were not there for the Thursday night sing along and to see Mr. Fess Parker and his wife perform. (I guess that means we will have to return).
Our wine cycling tour was phenomenal. Our guide Tim was great, the scenery was beautiful and the picnic lunch was the "icing on the cake". We couldn't have asked for a better day!!!!!
Sincerely,
Janine and George Kelly
Hey Guys,
 Lovely to meet both of you. Thanks so much for helping me put together such a fabulous trip. Everyone in our group had a great time.
Two from our party live in Santa Barbara and will be making trips to LA over the next four weeks. Do you think there is anyway we could arrange a rendezvous if either of you should head into town in the near future?
I’ve attached one of the photos from our trip. Sadly the one in front of the shop seems it didn’t take.
Thanks again.
Best
Grace
Dear Wine Country Cycling,
 Just a quick note to tell you how much we enjoyed our day last week. You guys were great.
The bikes, the route, the company, the lunch, the wine, were all perfect. We were looking to do something a little different, and to get out and see the beautiful Santa Barbara County countryside from a unique perspective and you really delivered. It was peaceful as well as invigorating. We especially appreciated how you guys were able to structure the trip to be flexible enough for each person to dictate their preferred pace. Great job.
We wish you, Susan, and Cory the best as your business develops. Good luck with your house, and please let us know if you ever get down to SD. Hope to see you for another trip in the future.
Thanks again.
Steve from San Diego.
Dear Tim and Corey,
Many thanks for leading a great tour in Solvang.
All reports from our participants are strongly positive.
Tim…. Please give a special thanks to Susan for all of her time and generosity and opening up your house to us.
That was a very special and personal experience for all of us.
Carl Frischkorn
Good morning Tim,
I would like to start by saying how much we have appreciated everything you have done to help us. Our two days cycling marathon, with your knowledgeable insight, have allowed us to discover your wonderful Santa Ynez Valley region.
On a personal note you have helped me a lot to climb Figueroa Mountain Road. At 10 am, when we were leaving, you told us that maybe we could not make it to the top. As I was reaching the top with Michel and suffering, I kept telling myself, again and again, "you might not make it". Thank you for your involuntary pep talk.
If you are planning to visit Montreal one day.... please call or e-mail me...
I will be very happy to help you. Thank you again for everything.
Best regards.
Francis Laplante
St-Lambert (Quebec), Canada
Dear Wine Country Cycling,
It was a very special week, one which I will cherish for years to come. What a climb!!!
Best
Dave Pray
South Carolina
Dear Corey & Tim,
Thanks for a great trip. I am certain we will see you next year.
Steve Lerner,
North Carolina
Corey & Tim,
I hope the Fig climbers all returned hale and hearty. I had a great time with everyone. Solvang in '07 gets my vote, too
Best,
Adam Abrahm,
North Carolina
Hi Tim
Just wanted to say thanks again for a great ride.
Hope to see you guys again, next trip down.
Say hi to Robert for us.
Thanks,
Ann Rinehart
Tim, Corey, and Susan,
Thanks for a great bike, wine tour, and gourmet lunch trip.
Betty-Lou and I had a great time Thursday and look forward to future opportunities to join you for some cycling fun. We’ll certainly keep you on our minds to refer friends looking for a great bike tour.
Fess Parker Wine Country Inn was a great suggestion for hotel accommodations and dinner; we would certainly stay there again in the future. All the best in the continued growth of your company!
Most sincerely,
Ken Wiseman
Valencia, CA
Good afternoon:
 First, I want to thank you, your wife and Jonathan for a WONDERFUL time! John and I agreed that this was our favorite vacation. We are hoping to come back again soon. I think we would be there more often except it is hard to find a sitter for our 1 year old daughter... and we do miss both kids. Our son (9 years) will be strong enough in a couple of years to ride with us and is already looking forward to joining us on a trip.
I have told quite a few people about your wonderful service and have given out all of the cards we picked up while there. I was in REI the other afternoon and realized they had a section in their store for just such information. I would be more than happy to drop a few off at our local stores. You location is far enough away to feel like a little vacation but close enough to do in a weekend. Hence, I think people might be attracted to you services.
Well, thanks again for everything. We are looking forward to visiting again. Let us know if you are ever in this area. Let me know if you would like me to drop the cards off.
Good luck. See you soon.
Dior & Jonathan Hildebrand
Pomona, CA
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