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California Central Coast

Summary

The roads, the scenery, the mild weather, the wine country, the inviting towns with quaint inns and restaurants: it’s no wonder that the California Central Coast region is such a popular bike touring destination.

Road bike

6 days

439 km / 273 mi

$ 2,995.-

Scenic rides through over 32,000 acres of vineyards
Epic climbs through the Pacific Coastal Range
Exploration of the coast and interior of “America’s Riviera”
Sample‍‍ local wines, coffee & cuisine
Charming Inns.

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Details

Type

Road bike

Duration

6 days

Level

Moderate

Support

Guided

Daily distance

60-80 km / 37-50 mi

Total distance

439 km / 273 mi

Climbing

1700 m / 5577 ft

Lodging

Deluxe, half board

Luggage transport

Daily luggage transfers

Bicycle

Included

Dates

01 May 2023 - 31 Oct 2023

Between May and October you can choose any date you like for a private tour for

a minimum of four participants in one booking

Price mention is a starting price, please ask for a quote.

Start

San Jose (9.00)

Finish

Santa Barbara (12.00)

Airport at start

San Jose Int. Airport (SJC)

Airport at finish

Santa Barbara Regional Airport (SBA)

Prices Please note the prices are subject to change depending availability

Price per person / please note the prices are subject to change depending availability

The tour price per person

$ 2,995.-

Single supplement

If you travel alone a single supplement is charged. With some group tours you can avoid a single supplement by sharing a room with another rider.

$ 895.-

Itinerary

Included / Not included

Day 1:Paso Robles warm up loop

Our tour begins when we meet in the morning in San Jose. After a brief introductory meeting, we transfer to the Wine Country town of Paso Robles.
Upon arrival in Paso Robles, we take a warm-up ride through the rolling orchards and vineyards surrounding Paso Robles. Tonight's stay is at Paso Robles Inn, a historic boutique hotel locating in downtown Paso Robles.
Distance: 29mi/46km Meals: lunch, Dinner

Day 2: Paso Robles – Templeton – Nacimiento loop

After breakfast in Paso Robles, our first full stage takes us on an even bigger loop through the rolling hills of wine country. With over 32,000 acres of planted vineyards, today's ride is sure to be scenic. Stop in to any that catch your eye, there are tasting rooms sprinkled throughout the route,most specializing in Zinfandel and Rhone varietals. Lodging tonight is back in Paso Robles where you'll have an on your own evening to explore town.
Distance: 41mi/66km or 57mi/91km. Meals: lunch, Dinner

Day 3:Paso Robles - Avila Beach

After breakfast at our hotel, our route takes us over the coastal range to the Pacific Coast and the harbor town of Morro Bay. The stage's finish is at the water's edge, where you can watch the fishing boats, sea birds and harbor seals. Today involves a short shuttle at the end of the ride, busy roads have never been our favorite to ride! Our destination for the evening is along the ocean at Avila Beach, where our lodging for the night is Avila Lighthouse Suites. Relax in your room or stroll the beach before dinner together at a location nearby.
Distance: 46mi/74km or 60mi/96km. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 4:Santa Maria to Santa Ynez

After another hearty breakfast and a shuttle through to the best part of the cycling route, we pedal out of Santa Maria Valley and inland once again through the rolling pastures and oak studded hillsides that recline beneath the majestic San Rafael Mountains. Here we are treated to one of the Top Ten bike rides: Foxen Canyon and Ballard Canyon. Remote and scenic, this route rolls past quiet pastures and wineries with unobstructed views of the surrounding mountains. Our first town to visit is the Danish influenced Solvang, known for its quaint Scandinavian architecture and Old World hospitality. The feedzone is at the Solvang Coffee Co, where you can re-caffeinate and re-fuel before we then roll towards our destination for the night: Santa Ynez, an even tinier hideaway. Our lodging for the next two nights is the elegant and luxurious Santa Ynez Inn, a Victorian bed and breakfast.
Distance: 49mi/78km. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 5:Santa Ynez "Rest" Day

Day 5 in Santa Ynez is officially a "rest" day. But since cyclists on a multi-stage tour know that riding on "rest" days is a good idea, there are a few rides to choose from. You may choose to join a casual ride to explore more of the local area. You may wish to revisit Solvang and its myriad shops and tasting rooms. You may decide to test your climbing legs on a local climb. Or you may truly want a rest day to luxuriate at the Santa Ynez Inn's spa.
Distance: 42mi/67km(optional). Meals: Breakfast, lunch

Day 6: Santa Ynez Morning Promenade

The final stage of the tour is a morning promenade on another great ride that roughly follows the individual time trial route the pros rode in the Amgen Tour of California. We once again get to experience that little slice of cycling heaven, Ballard Canyon, but this time in the opposite direction. Then it's a fast spin back to Santa Ynez to clean up, before we transfer you back to our meeting location in San Jose.
Distance: 17mi/27km

* This is a general itinerary. Tour itineraries are subject to change based on the group, available accommodations and other unforeseen circumstances such as the weather, local conditions, government intervention, that may affect the quality of the trip and/or safety of the participants. Please view this itinerary as an outline as to what to expect on this tour.

Included:

Charming Inns
Hybrid or alloy road bike rental – carbon road bike or E-bike available for an upgrade fee
Excellent meals, five breakfasts, four dinners.
Cycling guide and SAG support (drinks, snacks, repairs).
Tour operators T-shirt, wool socks, water bottles & luggage tags

Not included:

Pre & post tour travel
Alcoholic beverages
Optional activities such as spa treatments
Gratuities for your guides

Map & Routes

Map

Satellite

Bicycle

Hybrid or alloy road bike rental ( carbon road bike or

E-bikes

available for an upgrade fee)
Road Bikes: Alloy or carbon
While we often use other brands we prefer to use our fleet of Cannondale Synapse bikes. Our bikes come in Alloy and Carbon with a range of components always outfitted with quality Shimano parts.
Hybrid bikes: Flat handlebars
We have a fantastic fleet of Cannondale Quick 3 Hybrid Bikes. All bikes have flat handlebars, disc brakes, and a more relaxed fit. If you don’t feel you’re a “serious” bike rider this is often best option for you.
E-bikes: pedal assisted
Our fleet of Cannondale Quick Neo E-Bikes can’t be beat. With a Shimano pedal-assisted drive train this bike a great option for someone who feels they might have trouble keeping up or just wants to sweat less.

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