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Santa Rosa, CA (PRWEB) May 5, 2012

Cycling mania touched the center of Santa Rosa May 13, more than 35,000 people are expected to witness the first phase of an eight-day Amgen Tour of California.

Amgen Tour of California is one of the biggest sporting events and most recognized annual. This prestigious bike race cycling attract professional teams and elite athletes around the world, including many of the Tour de France competitors.

from downtown Santa Rosa, the first stage of the competition to pass the 116-mile loop that takes riders on a beautiful, but difficult journey through the Sonoma County Wine Country, Russian River and Sonoma Coast region. This competition is expected to take about 4 hours.

tour-related activities before and after the race are as follows:

?? Amgen Tour of California Kick-off Concert, Thursday, May 10: a free concert featuring singer / songwriter / musician critically acclaimed Carrie Rodriguez and others to start a bike race this weekend.

? Santa Rosa Soiree, Friday, May 11: This is a gala evening at the Sonoma-Cutrer Vineyards in Windsor presenting team and the drivers who participated in the Amgen Tour of California. Including live music, food, crafts, wine and a special auction. Ticket information is available at http://www.santarosa2012.com.

? Criteria for Team Swift Junior High School Championship, Saturday, May 12: From 8 to 4:00 pm, Team Swift Junior Cycling Development Program organized by the Junior State Championship Criteria in Santa Rosa in Sonoma County Administration Center, beginning with the Amgen Tour of California. Riders aged 10 to 18 will compete for championship titles in her age group. Also in the afternoon is the Elite Category races Criteria for all ages.

? Time Life Gran Fondo in California, Saturday, May 12th: The Series 15 -, 31 – and 62-mile trip from downtown Santa Rosa Breakaway from Cancer benefit, Amgen programs to increase awareness of resources for those who are sick. For more information, including registration, visit http://www.ltgranfondo.com.

? Race day activities, Sunday, May 13: 7th edition of the competition will begin in downtown Santa Rosa at 10:30 AM, the second race circuits around the center of town and head north through vineyards to the town of Windsor before returning to Santa Rosa, title the west coast. Live music, lifestyle festival, video and race awards ceremony is part of the celebration.

latest news about the beginning of the tour in Santa Rosa, please visit: http://www.santarosa2012.com.

Santa Rosa as a cycling destination

enthusiasm of the community to embrace the Amgen Tour of California highlighting the image of a bicycle friendly destination city. Said cycling is a passion of Santa Rosa and Sonoma County would be an understatement. Blessed with mild weather, beautiful scenery and a great mix of hard road / scenery and gentle rides, the area has become a magnet for cyclists, which is one of the best in the world in the field of training and sightseeing.

In fact, professional cyclist Levi Leipheimer

, 3-time winner of the Tour of California Amgen, which must compete for this year made his home in Santa Rosa. Leipheimer said, “I do in life, riding and cycling around the world With a world from which to choose, I choose to Santa Rosa ..”

2009, Leipheimer Levi Leipheimer launched an event called the King Ridge GranFondo (or Levi GranFondo), which begins and ends in Santa Rosa, as in professional, amateur and recreational cyclists ride to the event, the high weight of mass participation cycling. More than 7,500 riders participated in the 2011th GranFondo This year’s event is scheduled for September 29,

One of the reasons why

cyclists both competitive and recreational like Sonoma County is its rural character. It offers a 1400 mile road trip light side and a growing number of off-road bike paths. Some favorite places including off-road Annadel State Park and Spring Lake Regional Park.

various businesses in Santa Rosa and Sonoma County offers guided bike tours for visitors. Several tour companies offer everything you need, from picnic lunch wheel. Here are some options:

? AceIt Bike Tours
?? Getaway Adventures / Wine Country Motor Tours
?? Sonoma Cycling Adventures
?? Local

visitors want to travel as a means to visit the city or the countryside at your own pace can also just rent a bike:

?? BikePartners.net
?? Echelon Cycle & Multisport
?? NorCal Bikesport
?? Rincon cyclery
?? Trek Bicycle Store
?? Uber-bike

About Santa Rosa

largest city in Northern California Wine Country, Santa Rosa offers many attractions in addition to the bike for those who want to spend some quality time here, including wine tasting, another kind of world-class outdoor recreation cuisine and various entertainment and shopping options. For more information about what to do and see in Santa Rosa, or go to http://www.facebook.com/santarosastayshopplay http://www.stayshopplay.com.

residence: Santa Rosa lodging options include a variety of experiences, from a full-service spa accommodation facilities with the comfort-oriented budget-minded families. Visitors will find a variety of nationally renowned hotel brands such as Courtyard by Marriott Santa Rosa Hyatt Vineyard Creek Hotel and Spa and the Hilton Sonoma Wine Country Hotel, a long-time local favorites as well as the Fountaingrove Inn and the Flamingo Conference Resort and Spa.

Boutique hotels like the Hotel La Rose, Historic Landmark more than 100 years, offering old world charm and comfort of the city. There are also B & B, like the Melitta Station Inn. Complete list of lodging options, visit http://www.visitsantarosa.com/hotels.

journalists to contact Jack Wolf Wolf Communications (707) 575-4415 or Jack (at) prwolf (dot) com. High resolution images are available on request.

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Vancouver, BC (PRWEB) 30 April 2012

INTERNATIONAL Chinapac super China tours, which have received very good response for the 2012 and 2013 tours are now available.

“We have not offered as a super value tour of our business for 27 years until the release of our first 12 days of this very special year in China,” said Jenny Chinapac President Soares. “Our Series date in 2012, this program has been such a tremendous response from our customers, we decided to roll out a new departure for 2013.”

wise journey that includes a black-visit Beijing, Xian and Shanghai, with additional tours romantic city of Suzhou and Hangzhou, China tour is really a super thing for the full package from Vancouver by air, land, accommodation and meals ranging from only $ 1,899 per person ($ 2049 with taxes).

12 days is a super-oriented introduction to China, including Shanghai and Beijing a modern city tour of the old city of Xian, Suzhou and Hangzhou. This tour of China is a comprehensive program that includes a boat trip on the rest of the famous West Lake and the Grand Canal.

tour begins in Shanghai, China’s legendary harbor, where participants visit the spectacular Jade Buddha, Yuan Garden and the 88-floor Jin Mao Tower. Day 4 passengers down to visit Suzhou, Venice East, to enjoy the beautiful scenery as they travel along the Grand Canal, followed by a tour of the famous Master of Nets Garden. Hangzhou city continues to expand another quiet romantic atmosphere. Hangzhou, the participants began boating on the beautiful West Lake before visiting other sites such as Six Harmony Pagoda and the famous Dragon Well delicious refreshing cup of green tea.

Hangzhou, passengers board the plane for a tour of the Terra Cotta Museum in Xian and watch the ongoing excavation army soldiers. Full day city tour includes stops at the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Great Mosque and the Ceramic Art & Lacquer factory. Finally, guests will ride the air tour of the capital city of Beijing for work.

Beijing is a place rich in culture and history that is implicit in many places in the city to be visited by tourists to stay. These include the town square in the world, Tian An Men Square, Forbidden City, Summer Palace, Temple of Heaven and the 2008 Olympic site. Of course, this would not be complete without a visit to tour the Great Wall of China, where both local and visitors alike soak the eyes of the magnificent structure, which has become the biggest symbol of China. Delicious roasted Peking duck is served with a nice farewell dinner near China tour.

Program is also full of interesting things also highlights the incredible acrobatic show, local, special meals and other activities. In addition, there are 4 and 5 star centrally located hotel, self-chosen specifically to accommodate the needs of western comfort and luxury travelers.

“As a promotion, we hope to encourage those who have not had a chance to visit China to take advantage of this special, and finally see the forest,” said Soares.

departure schedule for 2013 is the date of February 17, March 9, March 25 15 April and 14 May

12 days of the Chinese super air and land packages starting from $ 1,899 per person ($ 2,049 including taxes).

more information about Super 12 tour of China today, visit or call 1-800-661-8182 http://www.chinapac.com.

Chinapac

International specializes in travel services to China and the East, and is proud to celebrate 27 years of success as a travel pack of leading tour operator in the People’s Republic of China and Southeast Asia.

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