NAPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, USA - XC #1 - 7/8 APRIL Location & General Information The Opening Round of the 2001 Tissot-UCI World Cup will be held for the fifth consecutive year in the beautiful Napa Valley. For the second year running the World Cup will be hosted at the dramatically beautiful Domaine Chandon Sparkling Winery and Vineyards. Napa is located 45 miles northeast of San Francisco, with the Domaine Chandon property only 9 miles north of downtown Napa. Over 10 million people live within a two-hour drive of Napa and Domaine Chandon and we will draw spectators from major Northern California cities such as San Francisco, San Jose, Berkeley, Marin, Sacramento, Santa Rosa and Lake Tahoe. Two Hundred Fifty Thousand (250,000) people live within a 30-minute drive of the race venue and Napa is located a mere 35 miles from the birthplace of mountain biking, Marin County and Mount Tamalpais. Napa Valley is the premier wine-growing region in America and is respected around the world for the quality of its wine and it’s beautiful scenery. The mountains, vineyards, rolling green hills, old growth oak trees, and landscaping that surround Domaine Chandon create an incredible backdrop for this event. Domaine Chandon is not only world-renowned for its sparkling wine but it also boasts a visitors center, salon and tasting room, state-of-the-art sparkling wine making facility and a four-star restaurant to satisfy the most discerning of palettes. Over a million dollars has recently been invested in additional landscaping to this already incredible venue. Chef Robert Curry prepares classic French Cuisine with a California accent at the award winning Domaine Chandon Restaurant. Other great wineries and restaurants such as Robert Mondavi, Niebaum-Coppala, Markham, and the French Laundry are ready to serve and satisfy your taste buds with wonderful food and drink. Or you can visit quaint towns such as Yountville, St. Helena, and Calistoga. If the urban nightlife is your desire, simply jump in the car and travel about 45 minutes to Sausalito or San Francisco. Napa Valley, Marin and San Francisco combine to provide the top destination vacation area in the world. Many athletes and teams chose to arrive early to race the UCI and USA Cycling sanctioned Mercury Sea Otter Classic in gorgeous Monterey, California, scheduled for March 22-25, 2001. Pros from around the world annually partake in this Elite Spring MTB Stage Race, as well as, road events, trials, and BMX events. 6,000 amateur athletes and 45,000 spectators will enjoy the 11th Anniversary of this world-class event known as “The Unabashed Celebration of the Bicycle”. This will be the second mountain bike event ever hosted at Domaine Chandon. The venue is only open for mountain biking once a year…for the opening round of the Tissot-UCI World Cup. This is a unique opportunity to share an incredible sport at a spectator-friendly venue; much like a country club hosting an international golf tournament. In 2000, the inaugural Napa Valley World Cup at Domaine Chandon attracted 1,250 amateur and professional competitors and 15,000 spectators. Great cities, great food and wine, beautiful scenery, and the season opener for the 2001 UCI World Cup—It doesn’t get any better than this! [$WPM6DB3.DOC - 12/21/00] Host Hotel Embassy Suites, Napa Valley T: +1 707 2539540 (+1 800-EMBASSY North America only). F: +1 707 2247708 Web Site: www.embassynapa.com Embassy Suites is located 8 miles (13km) south of Domaine Chandon. Single Occupancy Rate: $US172.00 (normally $US194.00) Double Occupancy Rate: $US172.00 (normally $US194.00) Triple Occupancy Rate: $US192.00 (normally $US214.00) Quad Occupancy Rate : $US212.00 Note: All rooms are suites and breakfast is included in room rates. Local tax is 12%. Taking bikes in the room is possible but always check with the hotel before taking bikes into the rooms. Lodging Options Condos are rare in Napa Valley. Please contact the following agency for assistance: Napa Valley Reservations Unlimited Phone: 707-252-1985 or 800-251-6272 There are over 4000 rooms available in the Napa Valley, including hotels, motels, spas and bed & breakfast inns. Napa Valley Reservations Unlimited same numbers as above Napa Valley Tourist Bureau Phone: 707-944-1558 Napa Valley Conference and Visitors Bureau Phone: 707-226-7459 Race Organisation The Race Director is: Rick Sutton, President, GaleForce Inc., 2608 Spring Street, Redwood City, CA 94063, USA. EVENT HOTLINE - +1 650 306 1414 T: +1 650 3677797 F: +1 650 3679940 E : [email protected] Web : www.galeforce.org Rick Sutton and his team have had considerable experience in running events, most notably the early season Sea Otter Classic held every year in Laguna Seca, California, and the Rocktober Fest. GaleForce was also responsible for last 4 Napa Valley World Cups. Federation Contact Eric Moore NORBA Director of Competition T: +1 719 5784842 F: +1 719 5784596 E : [email protected] 2001 SEASON GUIDE / GUIDE DE LA S AISON PAGE 2 Web: www.usacycling.org Transportation Ground transportation is by rental car or airport shuttle to the host hotel. There is no rail service available. For shuttle service, consider calling: · Evans Transportation Phone: +1 707 2551557 Fax: +1 707 2550753 All those travelling by air can fly into the following three airports: · San Francisco International 1.5 hour drive to Napa · Oakland International 1 hour drive to Napa · San Jose International 2 hour drive to Napa Note: San Jose International Airport is only a one (1) hour drive from the Sea Otter Classic and should only be considered by those arriving early to participate in the Sea Otter. Host Airline: United Airlines. Please call 1-800-841-0460 for reservations. Media Contact & Centre National Contact: Patrice Quintero, USA Cycling, NORBA T : +1 719 5784867 F : +1 719 5784596 E : [email protected] Local Contact: Paul Skilbeck T : +1 650 3677797 extension 414 F : +1 650 3679940 E : [email protected] As in 2000, the winery’s bottling room indoor balcony will host the media center activities. The room is 600 square meters and can accommodate eighty working media representatives. We will draw seven hard phone lines (five phone and two fax lines). Xerox will again provide two high- speed copiers and faxes for use by the media. Light food and beverage will be available in the media center, with each credentialed representative also receiving access to unique daily menus and hospitality in the VIP area. Additional media support will be available at the Embassy Suites host hotel. Media will be able to use the Embassy Suites business office for additional fax and copy services. All press conferences will be held at Domaine Chandon, in the media center/bottling room balcony. Hot Tips - Social Activities ! Mountain Bike enthusiasts should consider the following activities when they come to the Tissot- UCI Napa Valley World Cup hosted at Domaine Chandon: Activities : · Winery Tour and Sparkling Wine Tasting at Domaine Chandon Tel: 1-707-944-2280 Fax: 1-707-944-1123 Web site: www.dchandon.com · Shopping at Vintage 1870 (Yountville) Tel: 1-707-944-2451 · Napa Valley Museum (adjacent to Domaine Chandon) Tel: 1-707-944-0500 2001 SEASON GUIDE / GUIDE DE LA S AISON PAGE 3 · American Center for Food and Wine (Napa) Tel: 1-707-257-3606 · Shopping at the Napa and the St. Helena Premium Outlets Tel: 1-707-226-9876 · Shopping and Restaurants at the Napa Town Center Tel: 1-707-253-9282 · Driving Range and Golf Course at Yountville Golf Course Tel: 1-707-944-1992 · The Mustard Festival is concluding the weekend of the World Cup and it includes arts, wine, food tasting, a golf tournament and a full range of activities in the Napa Valley. Tel: 1- 707-259-9020 · Hot Air Balloon Rides with Balloons Above The Valley. Tel: 1-707-253-2222 or 1-800-GO HOT AIR For additional information on the following activities: · Massage and Spas · Glider Rides · Hot Springs in Calistoga. · Wine Tasting and Tours available at over 100 wineries. · Mountain Bike Riding in Calistoga, Angwin, and Santa Rosa. · Road Riding on the Silverado Trail Call the Napa Valley Conference and Visitors Center at Tel: 1-707-226-7459 or Fax: 1-707-255- 2066. Food and Drink : · Domaine Chandon Restaurant**** (Lunch and Dinner) Tel: 1-707-944-2892 Toll Free: 1-800-736-2892 Reservations recommended. Web site: www.dchandon.com · French Laundry (Yountville) Tel: 1-707-944-2380 (Book early!!) · Pacific Blues Café (Yountville), great breakfast and pancakes. Tel: 1-707-944-4455 · Compadres (Yountville), Mexican food. Tel: 1-707-944-2406 · Red Hen Cantina (Yountville), more good Mexican food. Tel: 1-707-255-8125 · The Rutherford Grill (Rutherford) Tel: 1-707-963-1792 · Tra Vigne (St. Helena) Tel: 1-707-963-4444 · Downtown Joe’s (Napa), microbrews and hearty American food. Tel: 1-707-258-2337 Don’t forget the Napa Welcomes the World Cup Street Race and Party: Friday April 6 from 7:00pm in Downtown Napa. Race Schedule – Cross Country #1 – Napa Valley, California, USA. Thursday 09h00 – 12h00 Cross Country Course Inspection by UCI 5th 14h00 – 16h00 World Cup Registration 14h00 – 17h00 Course Open For Training (All Categories) Friday 08h00 – 12h30 Course Open For Training (All Categories) 6th 09h00 – 12h00 World Cup Registration (Final Day for Registration) 13h00 – 16h00 Citizen Races 16h00 – 17h00 Course Open For Training (World Cup Riders Only) 18h00 – 18h15 Team Managers’ Meeting at Domaine Chandon 19h00 – ……… “Napa Welcomes The World Cup” Party at Downtown Joes Saturday 08h00 – 12h00 Citizen Races 2001 SEASON GUIDE /