The Santa Ynez Valley and the surrounding areas of Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties are considered to be some of the best cycling terrains in California. The quiet country back roads take you around the beautiful “wine country regions” with minimal to no traffic.
Spring is a wonderful time to enjoy the spectacular views of the ocean, rolling green hills, majestic mountains, and wildflowers around the gorgeous valleys and canyons. Get on out there and take in the natural beauty that surrounds us!
The temperature year-round is great for cycling and the prevailing wind directions are usually from the west and kick up later in the afternoon.
These rides represent some of the classic routes along California’s Central Coast. Many of these rides follow narrow canyon roads with challenging climbs and gorgeous views!
- Solvang: Hans Christian Andersen Park-City Walk 2 Miles
- Solvang: Ballard-Foxen-Cat-Drum Canyons Loop 60.5 Miles with 3953′ elevation
- Solvang: Lompoc Murals-Surf Beach-San Miguelito Canyon-Sweeney 56 Miles with 3710′ elevation
- Solvang: Figueroa Mountain Eastside Adventure Loop 49 Miles with 4951′ elevation
- Paso Robles: Cambria-Ragged Point Coastal Run 45.7 Miles with 1657′ elevation
- Paso Robles: Vineyard Canyon-Parkfield 48.8 Miles with 3580′ elevation
- Paso Robles: Kiler Canyon-Peachy Canyon-Vineyard-Adelaida 27.5 Miles with 2648′ elevation
Local Bike Shops:
Dr J’s Bicycle Shop at 1693 Mission Dr, Solvang, CA 93463
(805) 688-6263
K-Man Best Bike Zone at 712 Paso Robles, CA 93446
(805) 237-2453
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