Morning Bike / Afternoon Wine Tasting Tours
Let's say you just want to ride about a couple of hours through
some ridiculously gorgeous areas and after that you want to spend the
rest of the afternoon wine tasting by van at some of our fine local
wineries. Well, then we have the perfect wine country bike tours for you. These
cycling and wine tasting tours of California's Central Coast offer the
best of both worlds.
In the morning on these California wine country cycling tours we
shuttle to the very best
stretches of cycling in the area (perhaps a stunningly beautiful
stretch of coast or a lonely country road with virtually no traffic
and dramatic hills rising on either side). After the ride we enjoy a
gourmet picnic lunch,
usually at a local winery, and then wine taste at 2-4 wineries in the
afternoon. Tasting fees are included in the tour price and if your
hotel is in the general area of the ride, we can pick you up and drop
you off. What a perfect, carefree day!
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“We had a ball. You and your wife have a fabulous operation. We were wholly gracious for the friendly guidance and for not rushing the tour as we sipped vino throughout the area.”
Brian Kriebel
Brooklyn, NY
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Our Private Exclusive Tour Guarantee
All of our California wine country cycling holidays are guaranteed to be private
exclusive affairs. Once we meet you at the start of the tour, we are
yours for the rest of the trip. Our guides will cater to your personal
preferences and can change the tour (within reason) to fit your
needs. No one else will be on the tour. Our minimum booking size is
two people and our prices vary according to your group size. Treat
yourself to our personalized service!
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BIKING: Ranchita Canyon / Paso Eastside |
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Northeast of Paso Robles are a series of stunningly beautiful
canyons, with hardly a car in sight. These canyons are lined with
picturesque vineyards and offer amazing views back toward Paso Robles
the farther you get into them. We've chosen two of the prettiest
canyons in the area for this California wine country cycling tour - Ranchita
Canyon and Hog Canyon. The cycling is not overly strenuous, although there is
one short hill that connects these two exquisite valleys. In the
afternoon, the wineries east of Paso Robles offer their wines to
us. Some excellent choices are Sylvester, J. Lohr and Eberle.
| Distance | 17 miles with an option to add 5 miles |
| Difficulty | Moderately Easy |
| Terrain | Gradual climbing, small hill, gradual downhill |
| Price per
person, by group size (bike rental incl.) |
| 2 |
3 |
4 |
5-9 |
10+ |
| $169 |
$159 |
$149 |
$139 |
$111 |
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| BIKING: Pacific Coast / Paso Westside |
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Combine the best of Pacific Coast Highway biking in the area with
the wineries west of Paso Robles and you have an unbeatable
combination. In the morning we shuttle up to Ragged Point at the very
southern tip of Big Sur. Climbing on our bikes, we cycle down an
isolated and pristine stretch of Pacific Coast to Cambria, stopping to
visit a colony of odd looking elephant seals along the way. With no
major hills, this is perhaps the easiest way to take in some of the
world class scenery by bike that the area has to offer.
After a picnic lunch at a cozy seaside park, we head inland by van to taste
the wines on the west side of Paso Robles. Lone Madrone, Castoro
Cellars and Windward are among our favorites.
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Depending on interest,
we can also work in an olive oil tasting at Willow Creek Ranch. Coast
and wine - an unforgettable combination and the perfect day trip for a
California wine country cycling holiday.
| Distance | 21 miles |
| Difficulty | Moderately Easy |
| Terrain | Mostly level with some short ups and downs |
| Price per
person, by group size (bike rental incl.) |
| 2 |
3 |
4 |
5-9 |
10+ |
| $169 |
$159 |
$149 |
$139 |
$111 |
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“Virginia was wonderful... She made sure that we were comfortable with the bikes and explained the route perfectly. We loved seeing her on the side of the rode at various intervals to offer assistance and educate us about what we were seeing. Lunch was wonderful. We also very much enjoyed her calm and peaceful air. Thanks so much for the wonderful day!”
Darlene and Barry Bikshorn
Long Grove, IL
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What is included in the price of your morning bike / afternoon wine taste tours?
All our morning bike / afternoon wine taste tours are fully guided
tours that include everything to make your time with us as pleasant
and care free as possible. Included in the price of the tour
are:
- Bicycle and helmet.
- Van and guide/driver for route support.
- Printed directions for the ride and usually a map as well.
- Snacks and water.
- All necessary shuttles during the tour.
- Gourmet picnic lunch.
- Wine tasting fees at all afternoon winery stops.
- Pick-up from nearby hotel (pick-ups at hotels not near the trip
can be arranged for an extra fee - contact us for details).
How do you determine difficulty ratings?
It is challenging to come up with a difficulty rating system that
is relevant for everyone. A very fit cyclist might consider our
"Moderately Strenuous" trips to be not hard at all, while someone
who exercises infrequently or is not used to cycling might find a
"Moderately Easy" tour to be quite a challenge. Our bicycle tour
rating system is based on the approximate fitness level of a casual
recreational cyclist who rides at least once per week and rides over
fifteen miles on a regular basis. If you ride less or more than
this, please adjust your expectations of the tour accordingly. To
flesh out the rather subjective difficulty rating, we also include
the distance for each tour and a terrain description. We are also
available by phone to discuss the difficulty of any of our tours.
What bicycles do you provide with your tours?
We feature Norco Performance Bikes.
You have the choice of a hybrid
bike with upright handlebars or a road bike with drop (racing style)
handlebars. Both bikes are designed for efficient travel on the road
and have Shimano components. Both styles have a map case attached to
the handlebars and the hybrids also have a rear rack bag to store
gear. We stock a variety of frame sizes to fit your needs. Please
supply your desired bike type, height and pedal preference when you
reserve a trip so we can pick the appropriate bike for you.
