Explore the legendary cycling roads of the Santa Ynez Valley — the same terrain that hosted the Tour of California and where pro teams train each spring — while immersing yourself in the wine, food, and culture that make this region California’s most beloved cycling destination. Based entirely at the award-winning Hotel Corque in the heart of Solvang, this 6-day journey combines iconic road cycling with alfresco vineyard lunches, private winery access, and fine dining each evening. No point-to-point logistics. No luggage transfers. Just world-class riding from a beautiful home base. Includes choice of premium carbon road, gravel or electric-assist bikes.
Starting at $2,299/person
2026 Departures & Availability:
| Limited Availability | May 10-15 |
| Limited Availability | May 31–June 5 |
| Available | Sept 13–18 |
| Available | Oct 11–16 |
| Available | Nov 15-20 |
| Private Dates | Available year-round · Inquire for pricing |
Details
- (5) Nights of accommodations at Hotel Corque (Solvang, CA)
- (1) Half-day guided warm-up ride upon arrival with wine tasting
- (4) Full days of guided cycling with professional tour guide & SAG support
- (1) Optional final morning self-guided ride (Tour of California ITT Course)
- Daily farm-to-table alfresco vineyard lunch with local wine tasting
- (3) Hosted group dinners at local fine dining restaurants (food, tip & tax incl., alcohol on own)
- Includes upgraded Premium Specialized Road or E bike rental, helmet & souvenir water bottles
- SAG vehicle for mechanical support, hydration & nutrition
- Pre-loaded GPS routes & turn-by-turn navigation via app
- (2) Farm-to-table vineyard lunches with wine tasting
- Snacks, electrolytes & nutrition for each riding day
Total Vacation Package Price $2,299/person dbl occ. *double occupancy * tour price subject to hotel availability; add $745 single supplement
Hotel Accommodations
Daily Itinerary
DAY ONE: Sunday — “Arrival & Carhart Loop” Accommodations: Hotel Corque (Solvang, CA)
Check in at Hotel Corque. Meet your guides for a welcome orientation and bike fitting session.
Route: “Carhart Winery & Los Olivos Loop”
Distance: 15–20 miles · gentle rolling terrain
Elevation Gain: ~600′
Difficulty: Easy
An easy afternoon warm-up ride through Ballard Canyon and into the charming village of Los Olivos. Stop at Carhart Vineyard Winery for a relaxed tasting on the patio before returning to Solvang.
7:00 PM – Welcome group dinner at The Santa Ynez Kitchen (tax and gratuity included, alcohol excluded).
DAY TWO: Monday — “Happy Canyon & Roblar Winery” Accommodations: Hotel Corque (Solvang, CA)
Breakfast on your own at hotel. 8:30 AM – Meet your guide at Hotel Corque.
Route: “Happy Canyon / Figueroa Mountain Option”
Distance: 30–45 miles
Elevation Gain: 1,800’–3,500′
Difficulty: Moderate to Strenuous
The valley’s most stunning backcountry route follows Happy Canyon Road through the San Rafael Mountain foothills — past world-famous thoroughbred farms where Secretariat retired and Seabiscuit was filmed.
1:30 PM – Farm-to-table alfresco lunch with estate wine tasting at Roblar Vineyard.
Dinner on your own.
DAY THREE: Tuesday — “Foxen Canyon Wine Trail” Accommodations: Hotel Corque (Solvang, CA)
Breakfast on your own at hotel. 9:00 AM – Meet your guide at Hotel Corque.
Route: “Foxen Canyon Wine Trail”
Distance: 35–50 miles
Elevation Gain: ~2,300′
Difficulty: Moderate
A Wine Country Cycling signature and one of California’s most celebrated cycling roads. Your guides arrange a private behind-the-scenes visit at a boutique family winery — access that only 20 years of valley relationships can provide.
7:00 PM – Hosted group dinner at a local Santa Ynez Valley restaurant (tax and gratuity included, alcohol excluded).
DAY FOUR: Wednesday — “Jalama Beach” Accommodations: Hotel Corque (Solvang, CA)
Breakfast on your own at hotel. 8:30 AM – Meet your guide at Hotel Corque.
Route: “Santa Rosa Road to Jalama Beach”
Distance: 45–65 miles
Elevation Gain: ~3,800′
Difficulty: Moderate to Strenuous
The week’s most memorable ride follows Santa Rosa Road west through vineyards to the Pacific Ocean. Descend to legendary Jalama Beach — famous for its remote beauty and the iconic Jalama Beach Store & Grill.
Lunch at the Jalama Beach Store & Grill.
Dinner on your own
DAY FIVE: Thursday — “Gibraltar Climb – Santa Barbara” Accommodations: Hotel Corque (Solvang, CA)
Breakfast on your own at hotel. 8:00 AM – Meet your guide at Hotel Corque. Shuttle to Santa Barbara.
Route: “Gibraltar Climb – Santa Barbara”
Distance: 28-40 miles, option to continue to La Cumbre Peak for loop
Elevation Gain: ~3,800′
Difficulty: Moderate to Strenuous
Gibraltar Road is one of the most famous cycling climbs in California, featured in the Tour of California. This guided ascent takes you from downtown Santa Barbara up through chaparral-covered mountains with breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean and the Channel Islands.
Lunch at the Shoreline Beach Grill following the ride.
7:00 PM – Hosted farewell group dinner in Solvang (tax and gratuity included, alcohol excluded).
DAY SIX: Friday — “Tour of California ITT Course & Departure”
Breakfast on your own at hotel.
Optional Route: “Tour of California Time Trial Course”
Distance: 15–28 miles
Elevation Gain: ~900’–1,700′
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
Ride the 2009 Amgen Tour of California time-trial course where pro Levi Leipheimer dominated three consecutive years.
11:00 AM – Check out of Hotel Corque.
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