Cycling The Vineyards of California, USA

Cycle through Napa and Alexander Valleys
Cliffs, waterfalls, coastline and marine wildlife of Coastal Highway 1
Visit the cities of San Francisco, Monterey and Los Angeles

Bridge on Pacific Coast Highway, California

The ultimate US road trip, by bike! From San Francisco to Los Angeles, our journey covers the very best of California. This truly iconic ride takes you through the rolling hills of world renowned wine estates in Napa Valley, alongside towering Redwood trees and across the Golden Gate Bridge to mark our arrival into glittering San Francisco.

With the wind in our hair, our route follows vast stretches of Coastal Highway 1, designated an 'All American Road' for its striking scenic beauty. This famous road twists its way around rocky headlands, clinging to the cliffs as crashing waves stir the numerous Elephant seal colonies that scatter the beaches below.

Out of the saddle there are opportunities to explore the many incredible state parks, isolated beaches and prestigious wineries that the region is so highly regarded for, as well as re-fuelling on fine Californian cuisine.

This is a grand adventure along one of the greatest coastal roads in the world.

What makes this trip responsible?

We stick to marked trails to reduce our impact on the local environment and pay entrance fees to the national park visited which helps support conservation efforts locally. On the trip we employ a ‘leave no trace’ policy in regard to litter - everything taken into the park is taken out to preserve the area and we recycle wherever possible.

Itinerary

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Countries visited: USA

Day 1

Fly to San Francisco; transfer to Healdsburg.

Day 2

Cycle Silverado Trail in Napa Valley; optional winery visit.

Day 3

Ride through Alexander Valley and Dry Creek in northern California's wine country.

Day 4

See the Russian River by bike; optional detour to walk in the shadow of Redwood Trees; ride alongside the Pacific Ocean.

Day 5

Cycle along Tomales Bay to Point Reyes National Seashore.

Day 6

Ride through Samuel Taylor State Park to the Muir Woods National Monument; cross the Golden Gate Bridge to San Francisco by bike, an iconic entrance to a fantastic city!

Day 7

City tour of San Francisco; transfer to Monterey Peninsula.

Day 8

Cycle 17 Mile Drive; stop at Point Lobos State Reserve to view wildlife; continue to Big Sur.

Day 9

Ride to Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park; visit McWay Falls; optional visit to Hearst Castle.

Day 10

From Santa Maria in Central Coast Wine Country; cycle amongst vineyards; optional visit and tasting tour.

Day 11

Transfer to Santa Barbara, ride to Lake Casitas and Ventura.

Day 12

Optional morning wildlife or whale watching cruise around Channel Islands National Park; afternoon cycle along the coast to Santa Monica.

Day 13

Depart Los Angeles.

Day 14

Arrive London.

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