The 2018 UCI Road World Cycling Championships will take place in Austria 23-30 September. Cycling enthusiasts can venture further afield and ride the route for the Tour of California, the only US route in the annual UCI World cycling calendar, on one of Grand American Adventures' new cycling tours of California.

The small group adventure specialist has launched two new cycling tours to California, the first in a new cycling series being added to their portfolio of comprehensive US itineraries. These spectacular new tours will take adventurers through California's award-winning wine regions and along the Pacific Coast Highway.

Averaging between 40-50 miles per day, the tours are suitable for different levels of ability, with more intense 'Burner Routes' available for those who desire more challenging routes. Each day, guests will be able to choose from up to three different ride options of varying intensities. An experienced guide will be with the group throughout and riders will be fully kitted out with the latest, custom fitted 2018 specialized Diverse Comp Cycles for their point to point journey.

Cycling the California Coast

This six-day tour of California's central coast takes in some of the most premier cycling terrain in the world. From the sandy beaches of the Pacific Coast Highway, endless views of rolling vineyards and citrus valleys, to canyons and low-level mountain ranges, it is easy to see why this stunning route has been chosen for the Tour of California for the past four years. Highlights include a recovery massage at Wine Valley Inn, Solvang, plenty of time at the end of each day to relax on the sun-soaked Californian beaches, and a Santa Maria style BBQ in the “West's Best BBQ Town”.

Three departures in 2018 from September to November, from £1,839 per person (exc flights). Tour includes five hotel nights, five breakfasts, three lunches and two dinners, as well as services of a cycling specialist and 'on the road' support staff.

Cycling California Wine Country

This epic tour takes in California's best wine, beer and cycling routes in the iconic Napa Valley and Sonoma County regions. Over six days, guests will pedal past country roads lined with millennia old redwoods, alongside rocky coastal cliffs, and through an abundance of verdant wine lands. Highlights include a recovery hot spring spa treatment, monitoring the geothermal activity of Old Faithful in Calistoga, and a farewell lunch at craft beer favourite, Stone Brewing restaurant.

Six departures in 2018 from September to November, from £1,869 per person (exc flights). Tour includes five hotel night, five breakfasts, two lunches and two dinners, as well as services of a cycling specialist and 'on the road' support staff.

To book or for terms and conditions visit https://www.grandamericanadventures.com

or call 0333 003 8245. Follow Grand American Adventures @GrandAmericanAd

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Notes to editors

-     Prices quoted are for tour only. Flight packages available on request.

-     Maximum group sizes of 12

-     Includes specially fitted road bike and Garmin GPS computers

 -    Hotel accommodation, private ground transportation and services of an experienced tour leader all included.

-     All Breakfast included, and other meals as indicated on itinerary and snacks on each ride day

-     No single supplement fees, solo sleeper available at an extra cost.

-     Participants also receive branded riding gear and water bottles

About Grand American Adventures:

• A small group tour operator offering in-depth experiences within many of North, South and Central America's most spectacular wilderness areas, National Parks and exciting cities
• Aimed at individuals, couples, friends, family and multigenerational travellers
• Tours are separated by destination, family travel or mini-adventures (city break add-on 3 to 4 day experiences)
• Tours may also be tailor made for small groups wishing to travel together and requiring specific experiences
• Sister company to TrekAmerica with over 40 years of specialist group travel experience
• Grand American Adventures is fully ABTA and ATOL bonded with nearly 60 different tour choices ranging from 3 to 23 days
• All tours are led by specialist guides and in custom-designed Grand American Adventures touring vans