Professional photographer Peter Morales, a regular attendee of the Amgen Tour of California and The Tour de France, will teach you how to capture the fast action shots of professional cycling. Each day will consist of traveling to several different locations where you will have the opportunity to get the perfect shot of the breakaways, the peloton, the heart break, and elation as the various professional cyclists strive for the days stage win. You will also be sure to capture alternative scenic shots that go along with the festival atmosphere. You will be given hands-on assistance with the prepping of your camera and planning and execution of your shots. Each evening you will plan and prepare for the next day’s event.
An exciting adventure that combines your passion for cycling with action-photography.
Imagine capturing the peloton as they are strung out next to the crashing waves of the Pacific Ocean, or as a bunch while they climb through a rugged mountain range with a backdrop of perfect cloud formations. Picture those great action shots of your favorite professionals: Armstrong, Hincapie and Leipheimer, as they race by at lightning speeds.
If you share a passion for photography and professional bicycle racing, the Amgen Tour of California Photography trip is the adventure for you! Bikes, Boats & Boots has partnered with professional photographer, Peter Morales, who has been photographing professional cycling events for many years. In fact, he is a regular attendee at both the Tour de France and the Amgen Tour of California.
Peter will provide personalized instruction for prepping your camera, planning and executing your shots, as well as scouting and locating the ideal shot site. He will also teach the best methods for capturing the close shots of the breakaway when the cyclists are so desperate to stay in the lead and win the day; and shooting the climbing shots, time trials and the sprints as the cyclists all battle for the finishing kite.
In order to position yourself as close as possible to the action of each day’s event, lodging will consist of hotel rooms that are normally one day ahead of the event. This trip will be limited to six people to ensure high-quality, individualized instruction and attention.
Tour Details
Duration
8 Days/7 nights
Location
Northern, Central & Southern California
Season
May 16-23, 2010
Tour Type
Combo
Nearest City
San Francisco, CA
Physical Condition Required
Good
Destination(s)
California, United States
Distance Traveled
400 Miles
Minimum Age Limit
18
Skill Levels Accommodated
All Skill Levels
Fully Guided
Yes
Guest Capacity
6 Guests Maximum
Support Vehicles
Included
Bike Rentals Available
No
Bike Brands
Guests will not be cycling at this event.
Accommodations
At each destination, accommodations have been chosen that ensure the highest quality services and amenities. The goal is to provide a beautiful environment for your rest and relaxation at the end of each exhilarating day, and ease of getting to the next location. All accommodations are based on double occupancy per room for the duration of the trip. In most cases accommodations are within walking distance to entertainment and restaurants.
Transportation to Start Site
Included
Dining
All meals are included.
About Liquor
Not Included
Additional Activities
As time permits participants will venture off on excursions of the area where you will get more practice sharpening your new photographic skills.
Rates
$3,000.00per personCurrency Converter (Rates shown are in US Dollars. Rates and terms are subject to change.)
Additional Rate Info
The fees listed represent the costs for tour services, photography instruction, accommodations, all meals, transportation and all amenities listed. Airline fees are not included. Single Supplement: $1000.00
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This Package Includes
All meals are included
Luggage transfers
All transportation from the beginning of the tour - San Francisco and Los Angeles where the tour ends
Support vehicles (SAG)
Complete instruction by professional photographer Peter Morales
All fees described in the itinerary, such as park entrance fees, & activity fees are included as well.
Notes
Bring your own camera equipment.
Reservation Policy
You may reserve any adventure by submitting your information on the secure registration form located on the reservations page of the Bikes, Boats & Boots website. Upon receipt of your $500 per person deposit, you will be sent a confirmation letter and additional trip information. The trip fee balance is payable by check or credit card and is due 90 days prior to the start of your trip. For European adventures, final payment is due 120 days prior to trip departure date. Final payment is due upon confirmation for reservations made less than 90 days prior to trip departure date.
Cancellation Policy
If for any reason you need to cancel a trip, the cancellation must be submitted in writing and signed by the participant. If you cancel a trip within 90 days of booking, your deposit will be refunded, minus a $150 per person administrative fee. The following cancellation policies also apply: for trips cancelled between 61 and 90 days prior to departure, 25% of the original trip price will be charged; for trips canceled between 31 and 60 days prior to departure, 75% of the original trip price will be charged; for trips canceled between 0 and 30 days prior to departure, 100% of the original trip price will be charged.
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