AUBURN
LODGING
The
Holiday Inn Auburn is the favored choice in Auburn -
located right in the heart of Auburn adjacent to Interstate-80.
This is the most upscale option in the region, an enclosed
building with outstanding accomodations, a beautiful courtyard
with swimming pool and jacuzzi, a fitness center and a Marie
Callendars restaurant attached.
Directions:
Exit I-80 west or east at Hwy 49. From eastbound 80, go
Left, cross under freeway. (From westbound 80 you go straight
off exit, across 49, and into the In 'N Out Burger and Hotel
drive). Turn into In 'N Out Burger/Holiday Inn parking lot
immediately adjacent to the North side of the freeway. 120
Grass Valley Hwy (49&80 right at offramp). 530-887-8787.
Race Registration will be held here on Saturday afternoon.
Auburn
Triathlon rate is $124 for double/$114 for queen,
$109 for Sunday-Thursday nights.
Comfort
Inn & Suites
- 1875 Auburn Ravine Rd (West on Foresthill Rd I-80 exit):
530-885-1800. Bradventures rate of $94.99 (Regular
$114). Take the Foresthill Rd exit off I-80, Left over freeway.
(From East turn right
off exit) and continue straight over the freeway onto Auburn
Ravine Rd. Comfort Inn is 200 meters past the freeway on the
right as you descend the hill. Swimming pool, spa, non-smoking
rooms, cable TV. Mention
"Auburn Triathlon" for the special rate.
Super
8 Motel - 140 E Hillcrest Dr (West off Foresthill Rd
exit I-80 exit): 888-8808. Bradventures rate of
$69 two beds or $59 for one bed! From the West,
take Foresthill Rd I-80 exit, turn Left over freeway (From East
turn right off exit), go right at the Bowman Rd traffic light,
then quick left on E Hillcrest Dr. Click
here for details on this nice venue. Pool, jacuzzi, non-smoking
rooms, cable, ask for fridge/micro room. Walking
distance to several restaurants and Raley’s supermarket,
right off I-80. Mention
"Auburn Triathlon" for the special rate.
Foothills
Motel - 530-885-8444. 13431 Bowman Rd (I-80 Foresthill Exit
adjacent to Super 8). From west take I-80 to Foresthill Rd exit,
turn L off exit crossing over freeway, then quick R on Bowman
Rd freeway frontage Rd. From east take I-80 to Foresthill Rd exit, R off ramp, immediate R on Bowman Rd. Notice Foothills Motel on a hilltop
on L side of road. This pet-friendly (in smoking rooms) motel
offers reasonable rates starting at $60, an $8 savings off the
normal rate. Mention
"Auburn Triathlon" for the special rate.
Powers
Mansion Inn - 530-885-1166. An elegant bed and
breakfast in heart of downtown Auburn. Rates from $169-$299
with discounts TBA for AIT athletes. Walking distance to great
dining like Miya Sushi and Luigis. 164 Cleveland Ave, Auburn,
95603.
Other
Motels in Auburn:
- Best
Western Gold Key - 12350 Lincoln Way (East on Lincoln
Way off Foresthill Rd I-80 exit): 530-885-8611
- Travelodge
- 13490 Lincoln Way (East on Lincoln Way off Foresthill
Rd I-80 exit): 530-885-7025
- Motel
6 - 1819 Auburn Ravine Road. (530) 888-7829. Adjacent
to Comfort Inn, right off I-80/Foresthill Rd exit.
Bed
and Breakfast's near Auburn
- Monte
Verde Inn: 530-888-8123. Located a few miles beyond
the Clementine Rd swim venue turnoff on Foresthill Rd. 18841
Foresthill Road, Auburn.
- My
House - did you really get this far with no luck?
Are you sure you want to get awakened at 1am when we finish
Friday nite and then again at 4am Saturday morning? It's
like a bed and breakfast except there are no beds and no
breakfast.

Camping Details
Auburn
Dining
Awful
Annies – 530-888-9857. 160 Sacramento St in Old
Town Auburn. Incredible breakfast spot in Old Town Auburn with
over 100 choices of nice delicious and large size meals. The
place to go on Sunday morning along with Latitudes 10am brunch.
Bootlegger's
- 530-889-2229. Upscale continental cuisine, right off I-80
in Old Town Auburn. From motels, exit I-80 westbound at Nevada
St and turn Right for a 270 degree turn back over freeway bridge.
Turn Right on Maple St right below giant courthouse, veer Left
as you proceed down the hill and you will dump right into old
town at the historic fire station. Bootleggers is right behind
that fire station.
Eden
Valley - 530-889-9303. Ecletic and healthy Continental
cuisine right in the middle of downtown, at the split of High
St and Lincoln Way. Across from clock tower and bank thermometer
clock.. From motels, exit I-80 westbound at Elm Ave. From wraparound
exit you will turn R and cross back over I-80. Proceed downhill
to signal light at High St and turn Right. Proceed thru town
until you approach the bank thermometer sign and the road splits
like a Y. Remain right and the restaurant is on the apex of
the turn, across from the bank thermometer.
Ikeda's
Burger Bar and Orchard Market – 530-885-4243.
They have a variety of healthy, creative quick meals like Teriyaki
chicken or tofu rice bowls, veggie and tofu burgers. Also enjoy
their fresh fruit&vegetables, delicious salsas, sauces,
homemade cookies and pies and much more! Ikedas is adjacent
to I-80 on the Lincoln Way freeway frontage Rd (mile 53 on bike
course). From motels or from I-80, turn Left on Lincoln Way
from Foresthill Rd intersection (Raley's, etc). Proceed on Lincoln
Way past Raleys and motels to Sylvan stop sign and notice Ikeda's
building right there.
Latitudes
- 530-885-9535. Delicious, home cooked healthy food by owners
Pat and Pete. Monthly specials from all over the planet. Right
across from Courthouse above Old Town.. From motels exit I-80
westbound at Nevada St and turn Right for a 270 degree turn
back over freeway bridge. Quick left at stop sign (Maple St)
directly below giant courthouse. Park quickly after that Left
turn as you notice Latitudes on the left side (across from courthouse)
in large white Victorian house.
Luigi's
- 530-885-8801. Excellent Italian food downtown on Lincoln Way
near Elm St and I-80. Totally packed on race weekend so plan
ahead! From Overlook turn Right out lot, R on High St, R on
Lincoln Way (downtown at the Clock Tower). When you start heading
uphill past the tightly packed shops, you will notice Luigi’s
on the left side. From motels, exit I-80 westbound at Elm Ave.
From wraparound exit you will turn R and cross back over I-80.
Go straight through the signal lite at High St/Hwy 49 and then
veer Right onto Harrison Ave (by train hobby shop). Proceed
to Lincoln Way and turn Right. Luigi’s is immediately
on your right before Cleveland St and the tightly packed shops.
Maria's
Mexican Tacos – 530-823-8540. Healthy, delicious
Mexican food made authentically by owner Maria Moreno and her
family. On Bowman Rd next to the bowling alley just east of
Foresthill Rd I-80 exit. Walking distance from Super 8 and Comfort
Inn. From motels proceed east on Bowman Rd (Freeway frontage
Rd) past Comfort Inn and Super 8 (closer to mountains). Notice
bowling alley signs set back from frontage road and Maria’s
is a free standing building also setback from Bowman Rd, adjacent
to bowling alley. Luther Rd is TOO FAR.
Miya
Sushi - 530-823-1252. Japanese entrees and sushi bar
in downtown Auburn next to Luigis. From Overlook turn Right
out lot, R on High St, R on Lincoln Way (downtown at the Clock
Tower). When you start heading uphill past the tightly packed
shops, you will notice Miya Sushi on the left side. From motels,
exit I-80 westbound at Elm Ave. From wraparound exit you will
turn R and cross back over I-80. Go straight through the signal
lite at High St/Hwy 49 and then veer Right onto Harrison Ave
(by train hobby shop). Proceed to Lincoln Way and turn Right.
Miya Sushi is immediately on your right before Cleveland St
and the tightly packed shops.
Old
Town Pizza - 530-888-7600 Off I-80 at Maple St Old
Town Auburnexit. Nice atmosphere, tasty thick crust. From motels,
exit I-80 westbound at Nevada St and turn Right for a 270 degree
turn back over freeway bridge. Turn Right on Maple St right
below giant courthouse, veer Left as you proceed down the hill
and you will dump right into old town at the historic fire station.
Turn Left, pass thru center town square (where the movie Phenomenon
was filmed with Johnny Travolta) and then notice Old Town Pizza
below the awesome breakfast spot Awful Annies.
Pacha Mamas - 530-823-0909. Amazing new healthy, organic vegetarian restaurant with exotic hand-made wraps and smoothies - definitely the spot for an adventurous, health conscious eater. Located in downtown Auburn inside the Gold Country Mall, near the Clock tower at the junction of High St and Lincoln Way. 884 Lincoln Way.
Pasquale
T's offers excellent Italian food and gelato ice cream. New downtown Auburn location right next to the Clock Tower and central town intersection - High St/Hwy 49 and Lincoln Way. Call 530-888-8440. From I-80 and Highway 49, proceed North on 49 through town. There is a public parking lot on High St just past the Clock Tower. Pasquale T's is behind and above the Clock Tower.
Click
Here for a Complete List of Auburn area restaurants.
Auburn
Bike Shops
Cambria Bicycle Emporium has a large facility on Highway 49 a half-mile north of Interstate-80. 530-823-2900. Exit from I-80 onto Hwy 49 North, go 1/2 mile and uphill to Palm Ave signal (notice shop on left before Palm). Left on Palm and immediate left onto frontage road, backtrack 100 meters to bike shop
Victory Velo is located in downtown Auburn on Lincoln Way, at the major X intersection of High St and Lincoln Way across from the Clock Tower town square. 530-885-3986.From I-80, exit Hwy 49 and head South. At the T-intersection of City Hall, turn Left. Proceed on Lincoln Way to town center. There is a nice public parking lot next to Big-O Tires on your left and you can then walk to Victory Velo on same sidie of street. . "Victory Velo Bike Shop is a small bike shop packed full of surprises to meet the needs of any cyclist. Owner Dan Teggs provides his personal touch for your new bike, a custom fitting or questions about any products."
Auburn
Bike Works - 350 Grass Valley Highway: 530-885-3861. Exit I-80 at Hwy 49, go North 1/4 mile (pass Holiday
Inn, In&Out Burger). Turn R on Walsh St then quick L onto
Hwy 49 Frontage road. The is before the large intersection
of Hwy 49 and Elm (Shell Station).
MAKE TRAVEL EASY: These shops will accept your bike shipment, assemble and make your bike race ready and ship your bike back home. Call to inquire.
Rental
Cars
Sacramento
International Airport has numerous major rental
car companies on the premises, just reserve with your chosen
company in advance and take the rental car shuttle at the clearly-marked
curbside bus stop.
Auburn
Rental Car can provide all sizes or autos for very
reasonable rates, including mini-van. Call (530) 885-2400 for
details. Auburn Rental Car is located on Hwy 49, 1/2 mile north
of I-80 and before the Palm Ave signal light.
Auburn
Health&Wellness Care
Chiropractic/Acupuncture
Dr.
Darrin Gregorian of Parkhill Chiropractic in Auburn
is a sports injury specialist who caters to the needs of athletes
and will give a free comprehensive evaluation and examination
to any registered participant ($200 value). Dr. Gregorian is
an official sponsor of the Auburn Triathlon. Call
530-885-6975.
Michael Hoffman fo Body Dynamyx will come to your location for a athletic-oriented massage. Mike is a certified therapist, ultramarathoner and long course triathlete and offers a complete range of techniques, including deep tissue and soft tissue release. Ask about introductory special. 916-761-6474 or email.
Dr.
Richard Belli, Applied Kinesiologist/Chiropractor.
916 482 4150. Dr. Belli is an associate of noted endurance coach
and author Dr. Phil Maffetone. He has treated world class triathletes
like Brad Kearns, Mike Pigg and Wendy Ingraham for a variety
of performance, dietary and bio-mechanical related issues. He
is located near downtown Sacramento and will offer discount
to all Auburn Triathlon participants.
Dr
Bill Wright Acupuncture in Auburn. An excellent practicioner
to assist with a variety of maladies and promote peak performance.
Located at 251 Auburn Ravine Rd #205, Auburn, CA 95603. (530)
886-8927.
Massage
Therapy
Pathways
to Health - Official Auburn Triathlon
sponsor and outstanding clinic with over a dozen therapists.
Call virtually any time to get a drop-in or short notice appointment
with an outstanding, highly trained, certified therapist! Pathways
is located on Lincoln Way right off the I-80 Lincoln Way freeway
exit (on the bike course at mile 53.5). A great option for last
minute out of towners. Mention your event entry for a discount
on your massage. Enjoy their steam sauna too! (530) 888-6534.
Cherry
Ave Therapies. Karen Trowbridge and Jeannie Wiese.
Excellent therapists, cater to athletes, experience at Bradventures
events. Located in downtown Auburn on Cherry Ave and Lincoln
Way, by Monkey Cat restaurant. (530) 888-9290
Sandra
Hinton, excellent massage therapist with offices on
High St in downtown Auburn, experience at Bradventures events.
Call (530) 745-0420.
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