4-Day Santa Barbara Bike Tour

by DuVine Cycling + Adventure Co.
Region
Southern California,California
Duration
4 days
Guided Status
Guided
Difficulty
Moderate
D-Score™
N/A - Unknown

Overview

4-Day Santa Barbara Bike Tour in Southern California's Santa Ynez Wine Country. This tour offers a blend of cycling through scenic wine regions, experiencing local cuisine, and exploring charming towns. The tour involves cycling through California cowboy towns with views of the Santa Ynez Mountains, roads bordering horse ranches, and around the city of Santa Barbara. Participants will sample complex wines from the Santa Maria Valley in the charming town of Los Olivos and enjoy the burgeoning food scene of the Santa Ynez Valley. Exploration of Solvang, a Danish-inspired town offering a unique cultural experience in Southern California. The tour features creative California cuisine, farm-to-table produce, and a taste of Danish 'bleskivers' in Solvang. Culinary experiences include cooler-climate wines like Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from the Santa Rita Hills, Rhone varietals from Santa Ynez, and Cabernet from Happy Canyon. The itinerary includes cycling through Foxen Canyon, Happy Canyon, Santa Ynez Valley, and towards the coast, with options for different mileage and elevation gains. Accommodations are at the Fess Parker, with daily breakfasts, all lunches, nutritious snacks, après-velo cocktails, and 3 gourmet dinners at local restaurants. Included activities are wine tastings, entrance fees to sites, and gratuities for baggage and hotel service. Top-of-the-line bicycles and helmets are provided. Support includes expert bilingual guides, a support vehicle, pick-up and drop-off services, and daily bike maintenance.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Into Cowboy Country—Foxen Canyon

30 km 1929 m

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Into Cowboy Country—Foxen Canyon

Day 2: Happy Canyon and Santa Ynez Valley

30 km 1660 m

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Happy Canyon and Santa Ynez Valley

Day 3: From Wine Country to the Coast

34 km 2253 m

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From Wine Country to the Coast

Day 4: Say Goodbye to Santa Barbara Wine Country

16 km 1222 m

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Say Goodbye to Santa Barbara Wine Country

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Airport transfers
Catering services
Accommodation arrangements
Bike rental
Mechanical support
Support vehicle following all rides

About the Southern California,California

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