Xterra Adventures provides a unique vacation opportunity to ride the 2008 AMGEN Tour of California

TRABUCO CANYON, Calif. — Xterra Adventures, a multi-sport adventure travel company, has teamed up with Specialized Bicycles, the Specialized Riders Club, and the organizers of the Tour of California, to offer a unique cycling vacation opportunity in conjunction with the 2008 AMGEN Tour of California.

On this trip, cyclists start their adventure at Specialized headquarters in Morgan Hill, California, then wind through miles of rolling hills and breathtaking ocean views to ultimately finish in Pasadena, California along with the conclusion of the official Tour. This fully supported seven-day, six-night tour will allow guests the exclusive opportunity to ride the course, meet some of the professional racers, attend private industry and VIP events and even a chance to ride along in the team chase vehicle. The experienced guides at Xterra Adventures as well as several riders, engineers and designers from Specialized will accompany you on the route as you follow the Tour’s race course.

“We are excited about the Specialized Riders Club trip during the 2008 Tour of California. This guided tour is designed for the cycling fanatic, with behind the scenes opportunities unavailable to the general public. Xterra Adventures is pleased to offer a trip that allows Specialized Riders Club members and our guests to ride some of the best routes of such an epic race. We are providing the experience of a lifetime, from the moment they arrive in San Jose through the last stage in Pasadena,” said Roman Roth, President of Xterra Adventures.

Specialized Riders Club Manager Ian Dewar added, “Our excellent relationship with sponsored teams and with the AMGEN Tour of California organizers puts us in a unique position to offer unprecedented access at the race and the opportunity to ride during the first of this year’s great races.” Find out more about this trip and the Specialized Riders Club at www.SpecializedRiders.com.

Xterra Adventures is committed to giving each guest the ride of their life in the world’s most exceptional locations. This one-of-a-kind adventure company has differentiated itself from competitor’s services by focusing on assembling an impressive list of guides and unmatched personal service. The team at Xterra Adventures loves to ride and lives for the ride.

About Xterra Adventures

Xterra Adventures (www.XterraAdventures.com) is a multi-sport adventure travel company specializing in mountain bike and road bike tours, combined with other activities and cultural experiences, to create unequalled tours for recreational enthusiasts to hardcore athletes. The company provides custom, full-service and hassle-free tours to the cycling industry for new product promotions, training camps and off-season events.

About Specialized Bicycle Components, Inc.

Specialized Bicycles, founded in Morgan Hill, CA in 1974, designed and manufactured the first production mountain bike, which now resides in the Smithsonian Institute. Specialized is a company of devout cyclists obsessed with creating cutting edge, functional and technically advanced products that provide a true performance benefit for the cycling enthusiast. Specialized products are available exclusively through Specialized dealers or on the Web at www.Specialized.com.

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