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Take a California Bike Tour like no other... Scheduled for groups of 6 or more- each of our guided tours is a special event. You won't be part of just another bike group passing through- you'll be our guests. If you're looking for a casual way to explore the best of the California Wine Country then our Hybrid Bike Tour is the perfect way to get an insider's view. If you're a cycling enthusiast our Road Bike Tour below is designed to balance incredible cycling with Wine Country relaxing.
6 Day Sonoma and Napa Casual Group Bike Tour
Sunday: "The West County" From the Old Railroad Square in downtown we'll take the Santa Rosa Creek Trail out of town to spend the day riding through the old apple country of the "West County". We'll visit organic farms, the tiny town of Graton and a few of our favorite wineries including Iron Horse and Dutton Farms. We'll finish our day by making the ride up to the town of Occidental in the hills above the coast. After making a quick transfer to Bodega Bay we'll enjoy an amazing meal at the Duck Club Restaurant and spend the night at the wonderful Bodega Bay Lodge. Optional activities include: Walking on the beach, tide pooling, or receiving a spa treatment at the world class Osmosis Spa in Freestone.
Monday: "Sonoma Coast to the
Redwoods" We'll spend the morning along the Sonoma
Tuesday: "Redwoods to Wine
Country" Continuing to follow the River we'll make our
way from the woods of the lower river to the Wine Country of the north.
As we ride along the west side of the Russian River Valley we'll visit our
favorite wineries, meet some local winemakers and enjoy the spectacular views.
Our destination is the wonderful small town of
Wednesday: "Explore the Dry Creek Valley"
You'll roll out of town and into the Dry Creek Valley
with it's 100 year old Zinfandel
vines, family run wineries and quiet curving roads; it's a pastoral paradise.
Join us as we visit our friends at
Passalacqua, Bella or Preston wineries. Stroll through the gardens at
Ferrari-Carano or climb to the Lake Sonoma Lookout. We'll return to
Healdsburg for a
Thursday: "Classic Napa" We'll take a short morning drive through the narrow canyon of the Mayacamas Creek, the Knights Valley and into Napa. We'll spend our day cycling the quite roads of the north end of the valley and down the Silverado Trail to the town of St. Helena where we'll spend the night. We'll stop along the way to visit our friends at Vincent Arroyo's winery, see the world class art collection at Clos Pegas, watch the guys toast a barrel at the cooperage or do an olive oil tasting with homemade bread. Optional activities include: Private wine tastings, antiquing, hiking, shopping or spa treatments. Friday: "Napa Morning Cruise" Start your morning with a cruise down the Silverado Trail to the Stag Leaps region or Oakville to pick up some treats at the famous grocery or just relax at the inn.
$2000 per person luxury package includes: 6 nights lodging (Saturday in Santa Rosa thru Thursday in St. Helena) 4 dinners, 5 lunches, 5 breakfasts Experienced local guides and support vehicles. Fully equipped Trek hybrid rental bike with helmet, cycle computer, lock, etc. Wine tasting daily, entry to all special events hosted by or for us during the tour. All transfers during the tour and from the finish point back to Santa Rosa/car rental or airport shuttle. Does not include airfare, transportation to Santa Rosa for start, optional spa treatments, incidentals or guide gratuities.
This trip does not require previous cycle touring experience, however, participants should be comfortable cycling 25-30 miles daily on rolling terrain with the occasional longer hills.
6 Day Sonoma and Napa Road Bike Tour
$2200 includes 6 nights lodging (Saturday-Friday) Saturday: Arrive in PM to lodging at Vineyard Creek Hyatt in Santa Rosa. Sunday: Santa Rosa to Bodega Bay- (40 miles) This ride takes you from downtown Santa Rosa across the valley and through the Coastal Range to the town of Bodega Bay. The ride starts out on a bike trail along the Santa Rosa Creek for the first 5 miles and is all flat. We'll then make our way through the old apple country of the Graton area while climbing gradually to the town of Occidental. In Occidental we'll take Coleman Valley Road to the Coast. This road starts with a challenging 1.5 mile climb, but it's well worth it! We'll be riding one of the most spectacular roads anywhere in the world! There are a few more sharp but not too long hills before you get to the ocean. When you are standing on a bluff a few hundred feet above the crashing waves you quickly forget them (you'll need to watch for cows on the road along the ridge before you descend!). From there you have just a couple of miles along the coast to Bodega Bay. Approximate climbing 2500ft. Monday: Bodega Bay to Healdsburg. (45 miles) Heading north on Hwy 1 to the mouth of the Russian River, you will be riding along the classic Pacific coastline- huge rocks and crashing waves abound. Turning inland you'll follow the Russian River to the town of Guerneville where you can make a short side trip to the Armstrong Woods Redwood Preserve (home to over 350 foot tall Redwoods!). From there you have the classic choice- over the mountain or around the mountain? If you choose "over" you'll experience the steep narrow twisting Sweetwater Springs Road. It winds through the Redwoods and swoops through the canyon. If you go around, you will continue along the Russian River past Korbel "Champagne" Cellars and numerous wineries of the lower Russian River appellation. Either way you will end up on the incredible Westside Road that rolls north past organic farms, vineyards and wineries to the wonderful town of Healdsburg. Here you can enjoy a stroll around the old Spanish style plaza, dine in a fabulous restaurant and spend the night at a luxury B & B right in town. Tuesday: Healdsburg Loop (multiple distance options). Spend the day exploring the Dry Creek Valley and surrounding areas. You'll have options from a casual 25 mile winery tour to the challenge of climbing to the Lake Sonoma Lookout. It's beautiful, it's pastoral, it's bicycle touring at it's best. You'll spend another evening at your Healdsburg inn and have to face the tough decision as to which restaurant you'll enjoy that night (we'll offer suggestions!). Wednesday: Healdsburg to St. Helena (ride distance 40 miles). Heading west from Healdsburg you'll cross the Alexander Valley passing the Jimtown Country Store and numerous wineries including Sausal, Alexander Valley and Fieldstone. The road then curves south and follows the Mayacamas Creek and leads right into Knights Valley and then into the north end of the Napa Valley. A moderate climb over the hill; cross the Napa Valley line and head down to the town of St. Helena. It's a charming small town known for its world class wines, natural beauty and wonderful food. Dinner will be at our favorite St. Helena Restaurant (included). Lodging at the Vineyard Country Inn in St. Helena. Thursday: Pope Valley Loop- An amazing ride out of Napa Valley to the east. This is a truly beautiful 40 mile ride with very little traffic through Pope Valley. The return has a long (3-4 mile) but not very steep climb up the Ink Grade to get back to Napa, but the views make it worth the work! You will remain at the Vineyard Country Inn for another night. Friday: Napa South- Take a relaxing morning ride down the Silverado Trail or a quick climb into the hills before we depart at 11:00 am for your shuttle back to Santa Rosa/car rental or airport shuttle. Tour price is $2200 per person based on double occupancy ($650 single supplement applies) 6 nights lodging (Saturday in Santa Rosa thru Thursday in St. Helena) 4 dinners, 5 lunches, 5 breakfasts Experienced local guides and support vehicles. Fully equipped Trek hybrid rental bike with helmet, cycle computer, lock, etc. Wine tasting daily, entry to all special events hosted by or for us during the tour. All transfers during the tour and from the finish point to downtown San Francisco or SFO Airport. Does not include airfare, transportation to Santa Rosa for start, optional spa treatments, incidentals or guide gratuities.
866-922-4537 Toll Free in the US 707-473-0486 Fax 61 Front Street Healdsburg, California 95448
Wine Country Bikes is the fictitious business name of Bubba Q, Inc, a very small California Corporation which was named after Quoyle Mastrianni. For more information please see our about us page.
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Saturday:
Arrive in Santa Rosa in the PM and enjoy lodging at the
Coast
State Beach from Bodega Bay to Jenner with its craggy cliffs, sandy
beaches and crashing waves. For the afternoon, we'll turn inland and
follow the Russian River through the Redwood forests to the town of
Guerneville and stay at the renowned
Healdsburg
which sits at the corners of the Dry Creek, Russian River and
Alexander Valleys. Founded in the 1860's and built around a Spanish
style town plaza it is home to wonderful Wine Country restaurants, shops
and inns while retaining it's rural Sonoma flavor. It's also the
home town of Wine Country Bikes and you'll be invited to stop by our
touring center and meet the folks. Optional activities include:
Private wine tastings, antiquing, strolling the plaza, shopping or spa
treatments.
second
night and enjoy another great dinner and stroll on the Plaza.
Optional activities include: Private wine tastings, antiquing, strolling
the plaza, shopping or spa treatments.
707-473-0610