CALIFORNIA COAST BIKING ITINERARY:
Day 1 Mendocino
Meet in San Francisco Shuttle to the family-owned Navarro
vineyards for a delicious Backroads picnic Continue to historic
Mendocino—a delightful seaside village known for its shops,
galleries and impressive Pacific vistas—where a short spin along
the coast provides a great introduction to the area.
Day 2 Gualala
Ride above the crashing surf, where wildflowers rim the
narrow winding road and color the meadows As the fog slowly
lifts, revel in views of some of California’s most magnificent
scenery Stop at the Point Arena Lighthouse and Museum for a
nautical history lesson.
Days 3-4 Occidental
Tackle the coastal hills, passing rugged bluffs and a string
of Sonoma Coast beaches to the small town of Occidental Take
time out for a spa treatment or in-room massage Head inland for
a riverside ride in the Russian River Valley, famous for its
pinot noir and chardonnay grapes Bike in the shade of stately
redwoods en route to charming Healdsburg Favorite stops include
the J. Rochioli and Belvedere wineries.
Days 5-6 Olema
Ride along Tomales Bay to Point Reyes National Seashore, a
spectacular wilderness of beaches, bays, dunes and forests A
challenging final ride takes you up and over Mount Tamalpais and
through the town of Stinson Beach before an exhilarating ride
across the Golden Gate Bridge, with its panoramic views of the
bay, San Francisco and Angel Island.
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DAILY
MILEAGE OPTIONS &
CUMULATIVE ELEVATION GAIN
Day 1
Level 1 1 Route Option Available
9 miles
0 - 500 feet elevation gain
Day 2
Levels 3 to 4 3 Route Options Available
30, 34, 51 miles
500 - 1000 feet elevation gain
Day 3
Levels 2 to 4 2 Route Options Available
26, 52 miles
1000 - 2000 feet elevation gain
Day 4
Levels 2 to 5 3 Route Options Available
28, 48, 63 miles
2000 - 3000 feet elevation gain
Day 5
Levels 2 to 5 3 Route Options Available
24, 35, 62 miles
2000 - 3000 feet elevation gain
Day 6
Levels 1 to 3 4 Route Options Available
14, 17, 35, 38 miles
500 - 1000 feet elevation gain
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