The Amgen Tour of California is back in Sacramento for the 5th straight year on Monday May 16, 2011. Downtown Sacramento is the finish to Stage 2 (Lake Tahoe to Sacramento). All the pro teams including and Levi Leipheimer are competing in this event once again! Don't miss the most compelling road race in the United States. Their is no better place to catch the action than in our beautiful and cycling friendly city with our cycling guides.

Escape Travel Tours is offering a fantastic American River Parkway cycling tour the morning of this epic event. Bring your bike or rent our new Trek 7.3 FX Road Bikes for our cycling tour. Join some like minded cyclists and friendly local guides on the beautiful American River Parkway.

The American River Parkway is so popular that more than 5 million visitors each year are drawn to this unique wildlife and recreation area that is known as the "jewel of Sacramento." The 32-mile Parkway, runs from Folsom Lake State park through the Nimbus Fish Hatchery, west to the confluence of the American and Sacramento Rivers downtown at Discovery Park. From historic Gold Rush and Maidu Indian sites to lush riverine forests and oak woodlands, and the winding green river itself, your cycling tour on this paved parkway will make your experience here a pleasant one. Please join us in appreciating the natural bounty that surrounds the American River from the seat of your saddle while celebrating the Tour of California.

Best of the American River Parkway Cycling Tour: Monday May 16, 2011

Tours include: Friendly local guides (10-1 ratio), r/t transportation, picnic lunch, digital pictures, bottled water, Clif Bars, snacks, full narration about the American River PKWY & local area & more.

Price: $60/person.

2009 Trek 7.3 FX Road Bike Rental (Optional): $20+ tax. We need to know heights for all renters.

Rental Includes: Helmet, gloves, map, handle bar bag, bottled water & Clif Bars.

Max 12 We accept Cash, Check (10 days in advance) Visa, MC & Amex.

Difficulty: Moderate. 35-64 miles (long & short options available) with 300-350 ft of climbing.