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United States
Cycling in
California.
A new place. Your kind of ride.
Explore California by bike, with 26 trip ideas to help you choose a starting point. Places in this collection include Downieville, Los Angeles, Vancouver. Compare the suggested seasons and riding styles, then follow the planning links to work out your route.
26 editorial ideas · 4 riding styles
Get a feel for the place
Your trip starts here.
Find a base
The destination notes suggest Santa Barbara / Monterey, Santa Monica, Carmel. Compare their seasons and terrain below.
Build a rideable plan
Use a documented route or a local provider to confirm daily distance, climbing and surface. Match your accommodation and bike choice to the route you select.
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How do you like to ride?
Suggested months come from editorial route notes and vary by route and elevation. Confirm local seasonal access and weather for your exact itinerary.
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Destination notes dated 9 September 2026.
California Coast
Santa Barbara / Monterey
- Suggested months
- Mar · Apr · May · Jun · Jul · Aug · Sep · Oct
- Terrain in the notes
- mixed
Los Angeles Hills
Santa Monica
- Suggested months
- Mar · Apr · May · Sep · Oct
- Terrain in the notes
- mountain
Monterey
Carmel
- Suggested months
- Apr · May · Jun · Jul · Aug · Sep · Oct
- Terrain in the notes
- rolling · coast
Napa Valley
Napa
- Suggested months
- Apr · May · Jun · Sep · Oct
- Terrain in the notes
- rolling
San Diego
La Jolla
- Suggested months
- Mar · Apr · May · Sep · Oct
- Terrain in the notes
- rolling · coastal
San Francisco Bay
Sausalito
- Suggested months
- Mar · Apr · May · Jun · Jul · Aug · Sep · Oct
- Terrain in the notes
- rolling
Months and surfaces are editorial suggestions; check them locally.Clear filters
Road
California Alpine Epic
California, United States
- Suggested season
- Year-round
- Suggested surface
- tarmac
Road
Pacific Coast Route (Adventure Cycling)
California, United States
- Suggested season
- May-Oct
- Suggested surface
- tarmac
Road
California Classic Loop
California, United States
- Suggested season
- Year-round
- Suggested surface
- tarmac
Road
California Col Challenge
California, United States
- Suggested season
- Year-round
- Suggested surface
- tarmac
Road
California Countryside Ride
California, United States
- Suggested season
- Year-round
- Suggested surface
- tarmac
Road
California Grand Cols Loop
California, United States
- Suggested season
- Year-round
- Suggested surface
- tarmac
Road
California High Pass Circuit
California, United States
- Suggested season
- Year-round
- Suggested surface
- tarmac
Road
California High Pass Circuit · 2126m
California, United States
- Suggested season
- Year-round
- Suggested surface
- tarmac
Road
California Mountain Circuit
California, United States
- Suggested season
- Year-round
- Suggested surface
- tarmac
Road
California Mountain Epic
California, United States
- Suggested season
- Year-round
- Suggested surface
- tarmac
Road
California Plateau Route
California, United States
- Suggested season
- Year-round
- Suggested surface
- tarmac
Road
California Road Loop
California, United States
- Suggested season
- Mar-Nov
- Suggested surface
- tarmac
Road
California Rolling Hills Loop
California, United States
- Suggested season
- Year-round
- Suggested surface
- tarmac
Road
California Short Ridge Loop
California, United States
- Suggested season
- Year-round
- Suggested surface
- tarmac
Road
California Short Sportive Circuit
California, United States
- Suggested season
- Year-round
- Suggested surface
- tarmac
Road
California Sportive Circuit
California, United States
- Suggested season
- Year-round
- Suggested surface
- tarmac
Road
California Summit Challenge
California, United States
- Suggested season
- Year-round
- Suggested surface
- tarmac
Road
California Valley Circuit
California, United States
- Suggested season
- Year-round
- Suggested surface
- tarmac
Road
California Valley Circuit · 755m
California, United States
- Suggested season
- Year-round
- Suggested surface
- tarmac
Road
California Wine Route
California, United States
- Suggested season
- Year-round
- Suggested surface
- tarmac