After periods of resting, training, and drinking rehydrating fluids, the Vans Skateboard team, which includes a cast of respected skaters including Geoff Rowley *, Tony Trujillo *, Jim Greco *, Dustin "Spawn" Dollin *, John Cardiel *, Bastien Salabanzi *, Steve Caballero *, Ethan Fowler *, is expected to land back in the good ol' US of A and begin their west coast tour today.

Other skaters expected to attend include Scott Kane, Darrell Stanton, "Flo Marfaing", Evan Hernandez, Jeremiah Vance, Terry Kenedy, "and special guests". Dubbed the "Pleased To Meet You" Tour, this year's caravan "is the most ambitious skate tour in Vans' 37-year history, with more than 15 riders taking part" and visiting more than 35 cities in eight countries.

Here's the tour schedule:

Scottsdale / Phoenix, Arizona *, 6/13 at 6PM. Signing at the Scottsdale Sidewalk surfer *, 2602 N. Scottsdale Rd.

Glendale / Phoenix, Arizona, 6/14 at 2pm. Signing at Cowtown, 13838 North 51st Ave (at 51st and Thunderbird).

Phoenix, Arizona, 6/14 at 5pm, Signing at Industrial at Metrocenter, 9617 Metro Parkway, followed by a demo at 7pm at the Vans Skatepar at the same address.

Del Mar, California *, 6/15 at Utility, Demo and Signing, 2810 Valley Center Dr, Suite 901.

Oceanside, California *, 6/16 at Asylum, 12 noon Demo and Signing, 401 Mission Ave, #B401

Temecula, California, 6/16 at Active, 6pm Signing, 29570 Rancho California Rd.

Huntington Beach, California * 6/17 at Jack's Surf Shop, 1pm Signing, 101 Main St.

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