Experience the best of the wine country & cycling in Central California. This spectacular journey through the California’s Central Coast includes scenic cycling, deluxe accommodations, farm-to-table vineyard lunches, complimented with Rhone & Bordeaux varietals, which flourish on the central coast, not to mention the breath-taking scenery in Santa Ynez, Morro Bay & Paso Robles locales.
$3,675 per person
2024 Dates: Mar 10-15, Apr 28-May 3, Jun 9-14, Aug 25-30, Sept 22-27, Oct 27-Nov 1 (6-day/5-night)
This phenomenal cycling tour offers some of the best wine country cycling in Central California. Starting in the Santa Rita hills, famous for Pinot Noir, you will ride through beautiful countryside accented with vineyards and rustic farms. Next you’ll experience breathtaking views as you roll through Happy Canyon and Cabernet /Syrah country. You’ll travel the same roads professional teams train on year after year – a true testament to the quality of cycling in California’s central coast. Then it’s off to Paso Robles where you will pedal among the Bordeaux and Rhone varietals in Peachy Canyon. Each day’s ride includes gourmet lunches and wine tasting and the area’s premier wineries. Most evenings include dinners at the finest wine country restaurants.
Details
6-Day /5-Night Cycling Vacation includes:
- 5 nights of deluxe inn accommodations.
- 4 days of guided cycling tours with professional tour guide;
one optional afternoon ride upon your arrival to the Santa Ynez Valley. - Gourmet picnic lunch and local wine tasting with full-day tours.
- 4 dinners to include open menu, tax, and gratuity; alcohol is on your own.
- Bicycle rentals, helmets, and custom water bottles.
Option to Upgrade to Carbon Road Bike or E-Bikes (add’l $175/person). - If bringing own bike, price includes building and packaging of bike. Shipping cost is additional.
- SAG vehicle with mechanical support and refreshments.
- Optional shuttle to and from Santa Barbara airport.
Santa Barbara Wine Country Cycling Tours is the premier cycling tour operator of the Central Coast of California. Established in 2005, we have refined the Santa Barbara Wine Country cycling experience and enjoy sharing the best of the region with our guests. Vacation package includes guided cycling tours, bike rentals, farm-to-table alfresco lunches & wine tasting each day, two dinners at local favorite restaurants, vehicle support and deluxe accommodations. Our friendly, experienced tour guides and highly skilled catering staff will ensure this is a trip to remember.
Cycling Level: Intermediate; 25-40 miles /day. Options for additional mileage.
Lodging: Deluxe
Arrive: Santa Barbara, CA
Depart: Santa Barbara, CA
2024 Dates: Mar 10-15, Apr 28-May 3, Jun 9-14, Aug 25-30, Sept 22-27, Oct 27-Nov 1 (6-day/5-night)
Accommodations
The Landsby ( thelandsby.com )
The most innovative hotel in the Santa Ynez Valley. This stunning 51-room boutique hotel offers warm hospitality and refined, stylish accommodations. The Landsby features a clean contemporary design, with a hint of traditional Scandinavian aesthetic. The completely remodeled, bright and open guest rooms are finished with blonde woods, brushed brass accents, and elegant but comfortable hand-crafted furnishings complete with updated bathrooms, 47-inch flat-screen HDTVs, minibars, and stunning artwork commissioned from regional artists.
Hotel Cheval ( hotelcheval.com )
Paso Robles’ finest boutique luxury hotel, Hotel Cheval is located in the heart of downtown.
Situated in California’s prized central coast food and wine region, the sophisticated and intimate hotel offers well-traveled guests an experience unlike any other in the area. Hotel Cheval offers personalized service, beauty, and refined accommodations.
Itinerary
Day 1, Sunday – Shuttle from Santa Barbara to Santa Ynez
12:00 PM: Shuttle pickup in Santa Barbara.
Route: Easy
Miles: 15-20
Upon our arrival to the Santa Ynez Valley, introductions will be made and riders have an optional afternoon cycling tour through the valley to experience just a fraction of the local beauty.
Pedal past vineyard land to charming town of Los Olivos. Enjoy a visit to an olive oil tasting room and Carhartt Winery for wine tasting.
Dinner at Santa Ynez Kitchn in Santa Ynez.
Accommodations: The Landsby (Solvang, CA)
Day 2, Monday – Santa Rosa Road (Pinot Noir, Chardonnay)
Route: Moderate; rolling hills
Miles: 25-40 with options for more
Today’s ride includes a rolling hills through the region of the Santa Rita Hills, home to signature Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes, including Sanford, Vega, LaFond and Fiddlestick to name a few. Enjoy views of the Santa Ynez River valley with sweeping vistas of the Santa Ynez Mountains.
We will visit Vega Vineyards for a delightful farm-to-table lunch with wine-tasting. Option to SAG back to the hotel or enjoy the scenic route through the valley.
Dinner at the Mad & Vin, located in the Landbsy Hotel.
Accommodations: The Landsby (Solvang, CA)
Day 3, Tuesday – Happy Canyon (Cabernet, Syrah)
Route: Easy to moderate
Miles: 20-35 with options for climbing or more mileage
Wake up to breakfast at the Inn. Today you’ll see the unique beauty of Santa Barbara County wine country. This spectacular ride takes you through picturesque back country roads alongside rural ranches, sun-draped vineyards, and oak-studded rolling hills with views of the prominent Figueroa Mountain.
Riders have the option to climb the first part of Figueroa, the same mountain famous professional cyclists come to train on each winter. Enjoy a farm-to-table vineyard lunch at Beckmen Vineyards.
Dinner is on your own tonight in the Santa Ynez Valley.
Accommodations: The Landsby (Solvang, CA)
Day 4, Wednesday – Shuttle to Paso Robles & Afternoon Ride
Route: Easy
Miles: 15-25
After a wonderful hotel breakfast at the Inn, we’ll meet up to preview today’s route. Our day begins with a shuttle from Santa Ynez to the seaside village of Morro Bay for lunch at the Bayside Cafe.
With the iconic Morro Bay Rock in the distance, pedal along a circuitous route with views of the Baywood wetlands, the Pacific Ocean, and the magnificent golden sand dunes. Your tour continues under a canopy of Eucalyptus trees along Pecho Valley road into Montana de Oro State Park. Enjoy breath-taking views of Spooners Cove, the rugged coastline and the iconic Morro Bay rock. Ride will conclude in the town of Los Osos.
Short transfer to Peachy Canyon Vineyard for wine tasting, in the foothills of Paso Robles. Voted 2023 Winery of the Year on the Central Coast, Peachy Canyon is a must-visit. This family run winery, has been producing premium, hand-crafted wines for the past 35-years!
Check in to Hotel Cheval
Dinner at Thai Basil, walking distance from the hotel.
Accommodations: Hotel Cheval (Paso Robles, CA)
Day 5, Thursday – Peachy Canyon (Grenache Noir, Merlot, Cabernet Franc)
Route: Moderate
Miles: 25-40
Today’s ride begins in the historic cow town of Paso Robles. You’ll pedal along rolling hills past renowned wineries such as Dubost, Tablas Creek, Adelaide Cellars and Opollo Vineyards. Enjoy the remarkable scenery as the road meanders aside apple orchards and beneath oak tree canopies
Enjoy a stop to taste classic Bordeaux blends at Dubost Vineyard. Continue along Vineyard Road under canopy of valley oak trees and rolling vineyard land. Tour continues up Peachy Canyon Road. We will stop at Calcareous Vineyard for a wonderful farm-to-table lunch and wine tasting.
Dinner tonight will include flights of local Rhone and Bordeaux varietal wines and superb local fare served at the spectacular Artisan Restaurant.
Day 6, Friday
Breakfast & Goodbyes
Following an unforgettable sunrise and a plentiful breakfast, our journey through central California comes to a close.
Bid farewell to your newfound friends until next time.
Shuttle service is available to Santa Barbara airport.
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