A CHARMING STRETCH
Have you ever experienced this before? The "oh-I-so-want-to-be-there" moment as the picturesque
frenzy of the Tour de France unfolds on your flat screen? Perhaps it's even a bullet on your bucket list.
But knowing you'll need to leave your rig behind crossing the ocean blue can put a damper on that
pursuit. So come discover our alternative. Head to the Amgen Tour of California.
TOUR DE CALIFORNIA
Billed as America's largest and most prestigious cycling event, this race captures
everything the Tour de France offers. Charming, picturesque towns. Entertaining,
costumed crowds. Jagged mountain peaks.
And you'll be there too — up close — feeling the swoosh of the peloton as it zips by
and raising your wine glass in a toast to your favorite rider. Afterward, you'll find the
only thing the Tour de France might have on California is the number of people who
speak French.
Started in 2006, the 700-mile road race crosses California's iconic highways, byways and
coastlines featuring the big names from the cycling world. Past participants have included
Olympic medalists, Tour de France contenders and world cycling champions.
"There is so much excitement around this race," said Jay Jamison, who serves as
general manager of the Pismo Coast Village RV Resort. He is also a commissioner on
the California Travel and Tourism Commission. "It highlights the beauty of the state —
especially the coast. It's a great event to have here."
It's also a natural fit for the recreation culture of the area. Rare is the rig traveling
without bikes strapped to their bumpers, Jamison said. The race goes north to south, lasts
eight days and travels through 11 host cities, each offering a unique sliver of California
culture. There is ample opportunity and space to find that sweet spot for your rig and
MAP THE Finish line
share in the California adventure.
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