We're driving out to California on Wednesday to watch the Tour of California stages 5-?. We don't have any plans, we're just going. We can stay at my mom's for access to Bakersfield and Palmdale, but we 're willing to stay wherever gets us the best gawking opportunities.

Does anyone know where the race starts in Visalia exactly? Like what hotel would be closest to the start? Same for Palmdale.

We also want to sit on a mountain and watch a mountain stage go by. Maybe be one of those crazies who runs alongside the riders and acts like they got no upbringin'. Where would be the best place to do this? Maybe the finish at Big Bear lake?

I'm so excited!!