CHECK-IN
Check in
at the Yountville Veteran’s Home Sunday morning 6:00 – 10:30 to receive a map and other materials. Riders must leave the vets home by the times
below, leave times are firm. There will be a Saturday check in
also. Check back later for times
and location
100 mile route - riders must leave by
8:00 AM
65 mile route - riders must leave by 9:00 AM
30 mile route - riders must leave by 10:30 AM
LUNCH SERVED BETWEEN 11:30 AND 4:00.
COURSE CLOSES AT 4:00 PM.
START/FINISH is at the historic Yountville Veteran's Home, just off Highway 29 in Yountville. Enjoy the beautiful grounds after your ride with a dip in the pool (small fee), a hot shower, and a BBQ lunch.
T-SHIRTS - Pre-shrunk cotton T-shirts with the 2008 Tour logo $15 each.
PATCHES - Available pre-order only! $5.00 each.
MAPS
Very high quality, glossy, full color 28.5
FOOD
We are famous for providing home baked cookies at the rest stops as well as
a great BBQ lunch after the ride (11:30 - 4:00 pm), complete with watermelon.
A vegetarian menu is also available. Rest stops are stocked with cookies,
bagels, potatoes, fresh fruit, and other refreshments and are spaced
approximately 20 miles apart.
PLACES TO STAY
Camping: A small number of RV sites will be available at Yountville Vets
Home. No tent camping unfortunately. First come, first serve, no reservations
accepted.
Other camping options 15 miles from the start:
Skyline Wilderness
Park (707) 252-0481
Bothe State Park in Calistoga
(707) 942-4575
Napa County Fairgrounds in
Calistoga (707) 942-5411
Motels: Please refer to the following Chambers of Commerce.
Napa Chamber of Commerce: (707)
226-7455
Calistoga Chamber of
Commerce: (707) 942-6333
Yountville Chamber of Commerce: (707)
944-0904
DIRECTIONS TO THE START/FINISH
FROM I-80 SOUTHBOUND:
Take Hwy 12 exit west towards
FROM I-80 NORTHBOUND:
Take I-80 east, across the Carquinez bridge, then after 5 mi take the Hwy 37/Napa
exit west for about 2 mi. Then go north (right) on Hwy 29 toward
FROM HWY 101 NORTHBOUND:
About 19 miles north of the Golden Gate bridge take Hwy 37 east toward
Napa/Vallejo. After another 19 miles take Hwy 29 north (left) toward
FROM HWY 101 SOUTHBOUND:
Exit off Hwy 101 onto Hwy 116 eastbound(near
RIDER SUPPORT
Rest stops are provided approximately every 20 mi. for all routes, supplied
with water and refreshments. Please carry a water bottle into the rest stops,
we will have no disposable cups in the interest of conservation. A detailed
route sheet with map and mileage is provided for each route, as well as road
direction arrows and radio dispatched SAG support. We are committed to
providing you with a safe and enjoyable century.
SAFETY
This event is a Tour not a race. Ride safely, be courteous, and obey all
traffic laws. It is not unusual to
have traffic citations issued for running stop signs and other violations). PLEASE
RIDE SINGLE FILE ON ALL ROADS. All riders must wear a helmet at all times. NO
HELMET - NO RIDE