Local Guide Napa Valley Tour de Cure Sunday, May 3, 2009 Questions? Contact Us Tom Hall, 7460 thall@diabetes.org 1900 Powell Street, Ste. 120 Emeryville, CA 94608
Route Highlights 100 miles: 50 miles: Check-in is from 6:30 to 7:00 a.m. The start is from 6:45 to 7:15 a.m. Route markings will be Gold. Check-in is from 7:45 to 8:45 a.m. The start is from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. Route markings will be Red 25 miles: 10 miles: Check-in is from 8:45 to 9:45 a.m. The start is from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. Route markings will be Green. Route Description Check-in is from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. The start is from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Route markings will be Blue. Picture Napa Valley s budding vineyards and hillsides in vernal bloom. Add the fragrance of roses and other spring flora and you have the backdrop for a delightful day of cycling for a great cause. Choose from four ride options 10, 25, 50 or 100 miles depending on your level of fitness and riding skill. The rolling grade of the Napa Valley floor makes our 10, 25 and 50 mile routes relatively easy. Our 100-mile route encounters elevation gain of a few hundred feet spread over several miles spanning the Napa/Sonoma county line before descending into the Alexander Valley and the same as you return to Calistoga. We provide full support to our riders along the way with support-and-gear and wellstocked and themed-for-fun rest stops. Back at the finish line, you will receive a hero(ine) s welcome after which you may enjoy lunch, a massage, live music, wine tasting and a silent auction. Experience with 2,400 fellow cyclists why our event is the nation s leading Tour de Cure! Have more fun by forming a team. A team is you as the captain and at least four of your friends, family or colleagues who want to make a difference for people with diabetes while enjoying a day of cycling and other fun in a gorgeous setting. The Tour Schedule 6:30 a.m. Breakfast & Coffee service starts 6:30 a.m. 100-mile Riders Registration opens 6:45 a.m. 100-mile Riders Departure begins 7:00 a.m. 100-mile Riders Registration closes 7:15 a.m. 100-mile Riders Departure ends 7:45 a.m. 50-mile Riders Registration opens 8:00 a.m. 50-mile Riders Departure begins 8:45 a.m. 50-mile Riders Registration closes 8:45 a.m. 25-mile Riders Registration opens 9:00 a.m. 50-mile Riders Departure ends 9:00 a.m. 25-mile Riders Departure begins 9:45 a.m. 25-mile Riders Registration closes 9:45 a.m. 10-mile Riders Registration opens
10:00 a.m. 25-mile Riders Departure ends 10:00 a.m. 10-mile Riders Departure begins 10:30 a.m.* Deadline for 100-mile Riders to reach Fieldstone Winery Rest Stop* 10:45 a.m. 10-mile Riders Registration closes 11:00 a.m. 10-mile Riders Departure ends 11:30 a.m. Hot Lunch service begins Noon Post Event Party Begins Live Band, Silent Auction & Wine Tasting Open 1:30 p.m.. Announcements and Awards 3:00 p.m.. Wine Tasting and Silent Auction close 4:00 p.m.. Hot lunch service ends; box lunches available from this point on. 5:00 p.m. Course Closes, Final Route Sweep * revised START/FINISH LOCATION: Veterans Home of California Exact Address: 100 California Drive, Yountville Directions to Veterans Home The Tour de Cure starts (and finishes) at the Veterans Home of California in Yountville. The street address is 100 California Drive, Yountville. The large Veterans Home campus is located on the west side of Highway 29. There is only one Yountville exit off of Highway 29. Follow signs from the exit to the entrance of the Veterans Home. Head in a due west direction that takes you along a tree-lined arcade that is the entrance to the Veterans Home. From Marin, San Francisco and points south: Take Highway 101 to 37 East (Blackpoint in Novato). Exit onto Highway 29 North. Follow 29 North past Napa to the Yountville exit. From the East Bay: Take I-80 East to 37 West at Columbus Parkway in Vallejo. Exit onto 29 North. Follow 29 North past Napa to the Yountville exit. From Santa Rosa and west of Napa: Take 12 East to 29 North. Follow 29 North past Napa to the Yountville exit. From Vacaville, Sacramento and points east: Take I-80 West and exit at Highway 12. Follow 12 West to 29 North. Follow 29 North past Napa to the Yountville exit.
Caution: Do not follow signs to Lake Berryessa/Napa but stay on Highway 29 until you get to Yountville which is approximately 5 miles north of Napa. For more detailed route information and maps please visit our Web site: o http:// o Select California o Choose (Yountville/Napa Valley) from the list of events Parking Parking will be provided at the Veterans Home of California in Yountville. American Diabetes Association volunteers will direct you accordingly. Because we are expecting record attendance and parking is limited, we strongly encourage team members where possible to share rides and make carpooling arrangements. Lodging Information For those of you who are coming from out-of-town or who just want a little extra sleep on Tour de Cure morning, you may want to check the wide availability of accommodations available through the Napa Valley Reservations service at 1-800-251-NAPA (6272) or http://www.napavalleyreservations.com. Also, for the evening of Saturday, May 2 nd we have reserved a block of rooms at a moderately priced motel about 5 miles south of our start site in Napa called the Napa Valley Redwood Inn (3380 Solano Avenue, Napa 707.257.6111). For a preview of the Redwood Inn, please visit www.napavalleyredwoodinn.com
Frequently Asked Questions This section will answer some of the most frequently asked questions. If you need additional information, please call Tom Hall at 888.342.2383, ext. 7460. Q? What is the terrain of the ride like? With the exception of our 100-mile route, our other rides are relatively flat with some rolling terrain, but no serious climbing. Q? How many route lengths are there? There are 4 routes from which to choose: 10 miles, 25 miles, 50 miles and 100 miles Q? Can friends and spouses participate in the festivities at the Finish Line? Friends and family members are welcome at the finish line to cheer you in! Lunch is provided for riders but it available for purchase for others as available. The cost is $10 per person. Q? Can I bring my own personal SAG? Personal SAGs are not permitted on the route. However, if your friend would like to drive a SAG available to all riders, please have them sign up as a volunteer at our new volunteer registration site on www.. Q? What if it rains? We ride rain or shine! Pack rain gear just in case and don t let cloudy skies stop you in the fight against diabetes! Q? When does the finish line and route close? The route and the finish line remain open until posted closing times. Please ensure you can ride at a speed to finish the longer routes in sufficient time to be back for the party! If it is taking longer for you to return, one of our SAG vehicles will bring you to the finish. Please be aware that a hot lunch will be served until 5:00 p.m.; after that a box lunch will be available for riders who arrive later. The course will close and the route will be swept at 5:00 p.m. Q? How many people form a team? An official team is five or more riders. This is a fun ride, so teams are not competing for time, but rather to share in the experience and help in the fight against diabetes. To thank you for encouraging friends, family and co-workers to participate, we have a variety of thank you gifts and incentives for the team captain, as well as each team member. Q? Can my child participate and ride with me? Yes, but you or an appointed guardian must remain with the minor rider at all times. The minor is also responsible for turning in the $200 minimum (regardless of age) and is also required to wear a helmet while riding. Training Resources
We recommend taking advantage of organized training rides. Don t forget to wear your helmet on all training rides! These rides are designed to cater to varying degrees of ability and are sure to help you prepare for the big day. Numerous training opportunities are available to you in your community through local clubs and some bicycle stores as well. Browsing online for terms such as Road One, cycling, Bay Area, will also yield many available resources. For novice bicycle riders, we especially recommend enrolling in a Road One training course to learn the basics of safe bicycle riding. This is particularly important for children as well as for adults who should know the ins and outs of safe maneuvering in an urban environment where we share the roadways with cars and pedestrians. The League of American Bicyclists sponsors frequent courses in many communities. To access a list of training opportunities nearby visit www.bikeleague.org and look for Bike Ed courses that meet your needs. Bike Rentals We have great partners that will rent bikes to your team members: -Napa Valley Bike Tours (800-707-BIKE) (www.napavalleybiketours.com) -Napa Valley Adventure Tours (877-54-tours) (www.napavalleyadventuretours.com) -Calistoga Bike Shop (866.942.BIKE) (http://calistogabikeshop.com) Napa Valley Bike Tours rental rates are $39 for hybrids, $55 for road bikes and $70 for tandems. Calistoga Bike Shop offers high-end bicycles for a deluxe experience. Bike Shops Special thanks to our bicycle shop sponsors. The following shops have committed to support the Tour de Cure in 2009:
The following stores are offering discounts on some products and services to Tour de Cure participants. It is a good idea to call ahead to make a service appointment. Calistoga Bike Shop, 1318 Lincoln Avenue, Calistoga 707.942.9550 (Source for high-end rental bikes) City Cycle of San Francisco, 3001 Steiner Street, San Francisco 415.346.2242 (10% all fittings; call to make appointment) Left Coast Cyclery, 2928 Domingo Avenue, Berkeley 510.204.8550 (10% off on parts & accessories, tune-up special for $60, is normally $80) Performance Bicycle, 635 Brannan Street, San Francisco 415.856.0230 (10% off on non-sale merchandise & repairs) Rockville Bike, 4166 Suisun Valley Road, Fairfield 707.864.2453 (1/2 off tune-up normally $50) Solano Avenue Cyclery, 1554 Solano Avenue, Albany 510.524.1094 (10% on parts & accessories) The Pedaler, 3826 San Pablo Dam Road, El Sobrante 510.222.3420 (10%off, free inspection) Wheels of Justice, 2024 Mountain Boulevard, Oakland 510.339.6092 (10% off on parts & accessories, $20 off on tune-up service) Please support the stores above when you have the opportunity by purchasing services and accessories from them. Our sincere thanks to these special mechanics who are supporting our event: Mike Jarschke & Dr. Sprocket
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