4 Days Classic Sonoma Bike Tour in California, USA

You can expect an amazing itinerary of experiences while biking the region’s beautiful country roads. You might find yourself face-to-face with a herd of goats, while sampling the artisan cheese maker’s wares, or enjoying an elegant lunch with world-class wines, created by the chef at a hidden estate. Depending on the season, you might picnic under 1400-year-old redwoods, or experience a crab fishing expedition up close and personally.

However, it isn’t a tour for everyone. In fact, Sonoma on a Bike has limited seats. It’s designed for those who like to savor a bike tour with all their senses fully engaged. They encourage you to take the time to come and breathe, and take in the beauty you’ve found in the lush landscapes of Sonoma County, with its vineyards, valleys, vistas, hills, mountains, parks, rocky coastline, crashing waves, farmland, and forests (including those majestic and magnificent redwoods). It’s a slow, sensual trip. And if that sounds somewhat provocative, and possibly a little self-indulgent, so be it. It’s a gift to be given, and shared, with someone you love - including yourself. So come to discover all this and more, as you journey through Sonoma County’s beautiful appellations.

The classic tour offers biking routes that are rated “moderate”, and vary in length each day from 20 to 40 miles of surfaced roads. You’ll be cycling over rolling hills to flat, coastline roads, but Sonoma on a Bike can also offer more challenging routes for those who ask. They have another option up the sleeves, a van will carry your prized purchases, bottles of that incredible wine you just tasted or, should you want it, you're up to the next hill!

Itinerary

Day 1

What better way to begin your trip than by biking through a few of the most celebrated vineyards in Northern California? You’ll stop for a few wine tastings so you can judge for yourself which you like the best. Later that day, you will be introduced to a town voted by Fodor’s as “one of the 10 best small towns in America”.

Day 2

This day you experience, first hand, the world-acclaimed wine growing appellations that are part of the Dry Creek Valley and Alexander Valley. You’ll get a taste (or two) of why these areas are famous for such amazing, award-winning wines. Of course, there’s also time to visit some hidden treasures along the way.

Day 3

You follow the Russian River to a magnificent forest of 1,400-year-old coastal redwoods. After lunch, you’ll head to the coast, home of fiercely independent and hardworking fishermen and totally relaxed sea lions, both of whom are experts at catching the region’s succulent salmon, oysters, abalone, and Dungeness crab. Of course, world-class wines tasting experience will make sure you get your share of that bounty, too.

Day 4

Biking through the historic and charming town of Bodega - also the home of Alfred Hitchcock’s “The Birds” - you continue onward to visit destinations that are beloved by those in the know. The rewards may be fresh hot cinnamon bread straight from wood-fired brick ovens, a cheese artisan and his goats, a fantasy street peopled by the creations of one gifted artist or have a chance to discover the Barlow, home to food producers, winemakers, brewers, distillers, and artists.

Bike gears

Sonoma on a Bike recommends a quick, lightweight, road bike traversing Sonoma County roads and they have a new fleet of Specialized Allez Comps and Sirrus Elites just for that purpose. In addition, they’ll outfit you with protective helmets, water bottles, and handlebar bags to keep your personal necessities at your fingertips.

Note

The trips are entirely organized and operated by Sonoma County cyclists, foodies, and wine aficionados who are passionate about this particular spot of paradise that they call home. In fact, every trip will be led by Randy and his most experienced guides. You can expect local wines to be served each night with your dinner.

This tour will take place in Sonoma, California, USA.

Any food can be provided to adhere to your diet and dietary restrictions

• Special events, private tours, local experts, and entrance fees
• Sonoma on a bike guide / host services (Randy and / or senior guides) and support van
• Detailed maps, route suggestions, and water bottle
• Use of a specialized bike, handlebar bag, and helmet
• Baggage transportation between hotels
• Gratuities for baggage, porters, and hotel service
• 3 nights' accommodation
• Breakfasts, lunches, and dinners (including wine)
• Transportation from rendezvous to drop-off

• A reservation requires a deposit of 14% of the total price.
• The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
• The rest of the payment should be paid 95 days before arrival.