If you haven’t checked out my week’s preview of the Tour of California, you can find a link here.

The Amgen Tour of California is just a couple of days away and the pros are already settling in.

Some have been here for weeks, others just came over the pond.

Acclimating to California isn’t hard. In fact, it’s probably the reason why all these pros want to do this race anyways.

Day off – new passion? #tourofcalifornia2016 #oakleysunglasses #lotoffun #golf #petersagan

A photo posted by Peter Sagan (@petosagan) on May 12, 2016 at 2:49am PDT

Peter Sagan has already got into the swing of things.

Pre ride Big Bear #Altitude #rio A photo posted by Sir Wiggo (@bradwiggins) on May 6, 2016 at 11:52am PDT

Sir Bradley Wiggins along with mate Mark Cavendish getting ready for tea.

Layin’ down form for @AmgenTOC with @kielreijnen in #Tahoe @treksegafredo #worldsbestaltitudetraining #showyourstripes #noexcuses #homefieldadvantage ride-sauna-eat-repeat

A photo posted by Peter Stetina (@pstetina) on May 8, 2016 at 10:33pm PDT

Peter Stetina and teammate Kiel Reijnen getting high. On altitude. Don’t go there…

Great time yesterday previewing the #KingStage (stage 7) of @amgentoc in Santa Rosa! My favorite roads in the world being included in my home race is amazing A photo posted by Andrew Talansky (@andrewtalansky) on May 11, 2016 at 5:11pm PDT

This is practically Andrew Talansky’s backyard.

 

Big thanks to the Fairly Group for the sweet ride out to @amgentoc. @rideargyle

A photo posted by lawsoncraddock (@lawsoncraddock) on May 12, 2016 at 6:10pm PDT

Lawson Craddock using a couple special favors to get out to the Tour of California

Recon for @amgenTOC #kingstage done! Awesome route for @treksegafredo @CAinc Perfect day for #Wool #Classique @ridebontrager A photo posted by Kiel Reijnen (@kielreijnen) on May 11, 2016 at 6:25pm PDT

Kiel also made his was over to the north coast. Stage 7 must be important.

Training outside #sandiego with my teammates at @katushacycling #tourofcalifornia coming up. Also a nice new #aeroad from #canyon

A photo posted by Alexander Kristoff (@kristoff87) on May 11, 2016 at 12:58pm PDT

Team Katusha is making their first appearance at the TOC. Doesn’t look like they’ll have a problem.

Arrived in San Diego for @amgentoc! Good ride with @bmcproteam #california #ride_bmc A photo posted by Greg Van Avermaet (@gregvanavermaet) on May 12, 2016 at 1:52pm PDT

Team BMC also seems happy to be here. Does anyone take this training seriously?

 

Lake Tahoe was nice today! It still did hurt!

A photo posted by Laurens Dam (@laurens_ten_dam) on May 9, 2016 at 7:58pm PDT

Laurens Ten Dam is here, but this is already home anyways.

It was a good ride here in #california A photo posted by Zdenek Stybar (@stybarzdenek) on May 12, 2016 at 6:58pm PDT

Zdenek Stybar and his Etixx family are already cutting up the California Coastline.

Hollywood recovery ride with my bros.

A photo posted by Phil Gaimon (@philgaimon) on May 11, 2016 at 6:47pm PDT

Phil Gaimon and Jesse Anthony acts as tourists in their own city

Witness the fitness. A photo posted by lachlanmorton (@lachlanmorton) on May 11, 2016 at 4:35pm PDT

No rest time for Lachlan Morton coming from his Tour of the Gila win.

Always nice to be back in America #losangeles #santamonicapier #baywatch

A photo posted by dannyvanpoppel (@dannyvanpoppel) on May 11, 2016 at 11:10am PDT

Danny van Poppel earning serious tourist points.

Bien arrivé à San Diego… quelques kilomètres relax pour se remette du voyage. Impatient d’être au départ @amgentoc #california @bomtoonen @stybarzdenek @nikolasmaes @martinvelits @etixx_quick_step #waytoride A video posted by Julian Alaphilippe (@alafpolak) on May 11, 2016 at 1:22pm PDT

Julian Alaphilippe sneaks in some video while teammates aren’t looking.