My husband and I are planning a two week trip to California, to Santa Rosa to see the opening stage of the Tour of California! We are taking our bikes and plan to take several side bicycle trips. One that I have been wanting to do is along the America River. I am not sure of the name of the trail, but it goes for many miles through the California countryside. I can hardly wait to explore it!

We'll stop in Lompoc, in Santa Barbara county where we used to live and ride through the hills and flower fields of that area.

We'll catch another stage or two or the race along the way south and then go through Arizona to see family.

We are still in the planning stages of this trip, so will know more details later.

My absolute dream would be to meet Chris Horner and/or Levi Leipheimer!