Itinerary

Day 1:
Road Bike | Sea Ranch Lodge to Gualala Return | approximately 18 miles with 500 feet of climbing
Your Trek Travel guides will meet you at the Westin St. Francis Hotel (335 Powell Street, San Francisco, California 94102) at 10:00
AM on the first day of the trip. You and your new traveling companions will board our shuttle, bound for the unique village of
Sea Ranch, stopping along the way to enjoy lunch. After we arrive at the Lodge, we will discuss rules of bike safety and specific
tips for riding along the California coast, before familiarizing you to your Trek bicycle. Your expert guides will make sure that
you and your bike are the perfect fit. Once we’ve reviewed the details of the day, we will begin our journey - cycling along the
famous Highway 1 and the beautiful California coastline. This evening, we’ll gather for drinks and a discussion of the week to
come before enjoying our first dinner together at the hotel restaurant, with spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean.
Hotel | The Sea Ranch Lodge | 707 785 2371 | www.SeaRanchLodge.com

Day 2:
Road Bike | Sea Ranch Lodge to Chanslor Ranch Horse Farm | approximately 37 miles with 2,300 feet of climbing
Short Option | Fort Ross to Chancelor Ranch | approximately 20 miles with 1,500 feet of climbing
Avid Option | Sea Ranch Lodge to Chancelor Ranch to Bodega Bay Lodge and Spa | approximately 41 miles with 2,500 feet
of climbing
Horseback Ride | Please note, there is a 250 lbs weight limit for the horseback ride. Please let the sales staff know if you would
like something else scheduled for this afternoon.
Today’s ride takes us south along the scenic Highway 1. We will traverse, climb, and descend along the Pacific coast. Along the
way, visit the site of the southern most Russian settlement in North America. The Russians were the first to record the cultural
and natural history of California from Fort Ross and, for thirty years, they had established a multicultural settlement, which
included Alaskans, Russians, Native Americans, and Creoles. We will continue to cycle along the coast, passing through the
town of Jenner, on our way to Bodega Bay for lunch. After lunch, you and your cycling companions will trade in your bikes for
horses and explore the rugged coastal terrain by horseback. If you’d prefer, grab a shuttle to the hotel and explore a number of
possibilities. Scour the beach for seashells or set your sights on the amazing diversity of birds inhabiting the neighboring Doran
Beach sanctuary. Perhaps, the calming and relaxing effects of a spa treatment or a tranquil afternoon lounging by the pool is more
appealing to you. Whichever option you choose, this afternoon is the perfect time to treat yourself. Tonight enjoy some wine and
cheese at the hotel reception before boarding a shuttle to the nearby town of Occidental for dinner.
Hotel | Bodega Bay Lodge and Spa | 707 875 3525 | www.BodegaBayLodge.com

Day 3:
Road Bike | Bodega Bay to Occidental Loop | approximately 37 miles with 1,300 feet of climbing
Short Option | Bodega Bay to Occidental | approximately 24 miles with 800 feet of climbing
Avid Option | Bodega Bay to Occidental Loop with Joy Road Climb | approximately 49 miles with 3,100 feet of climbing
Greet the morning fog, as it lifts from the warming sun, with a delicious breakfast. Ready yourself for another day of cycling
along California’s celebrated coastline; rolling hills dotted with wildflowers and cattle will be a true sensation for the eyes. You’ll
head north from Bodega Bay following the coast, then travel inland, cycling along the banks of the Russian River. Perhaps you’ll
enjoy a stop in the tiny hamlet of Duncan Mills to enjoy an espresso on the sunny patio behind the town coffee shop, or take a
stroll through the square filled with artisan craft shops. Back on the bike, you’ll cycle beside coastal redwoods—the tallest, biggest,
and oldest trees on earth—on your way to the small town of Occidental. In Occidental, choices abound: enjoy a bistro lunch
of your choice, hop in the shuttle back to the hotel to indulge in a spa afternoon or a snooze by the pool, or keep cycling. The
afternoon ride winds along the beautiful and desolate Bohemian Highway back to Bodega Bay, passing the schoolhouse made
famous in Alfred Hitchcock’s “The Birds”. If you still crave more miles and a challenging climb, take the long route back. The
quiet, sheltered, and shady Joy road opens into rolling hills and breathtaking views that you’ll remember forever. This evening,
enjoy drinks, dinner, and a panoramic view from the hotel’s award-winning Duck Club restaurant, together with your newfound
friends.
Hotel | Bodega Bay Lodge and Spa | 707 875 3525 | www.BodegaBayLodge.com

Day 4:
Road Bike | Bodega Bay to Point Reyes Station | approximately 31 miles with 1,400 feet of climbing
Short Option | Tomales to Point Reyes Station | approximately 17 miles with 500 feet of climbing
Avid Option | Bodega Bay to Tiburon | approximately 64 miles with 2,400 feet of climbing
This morning you’ll cycle past pastures - dotted with cows, goats and sheep - through Tomales, where you can stop for a treat at
the Tomales Bakery. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the quaintness of this small town with a fresh pastry and cup of coffee in hand. As
you leave Tomales, the beautiful seascape of the bay will come into view. Enjoy cycling past open fields and flowing hills, before
you descend to the town of Point Reyes Station. You and your cycling companions will enjoy a relaxed lunch at a local cafe. Then
it’s decision time. Will you shuttle to the hotel or climb back on your bike for the afternoon ride? You will head into pine forests
for several aromatic miles before emerging into the quintessential Northern California towns of San Anselmo and Larkspur. Then
it’s on to Paradise Drive, aptly named for the astonishing views of the San Francisco Bay and the city itself. Today’s journey will
end at the trip’s final hotel, The Lodge at Tiburon, in the picturesque town of Tiburon.
Hotel | The Lodge at Tiburon | 415 435 3133 | www.LarkSpurHotels.com

Day 5:
Road Bike | The Presidio, Golden Gate, Tiburon Loop | approximately 20 miles with 700 feet of climbing
Short Option | The Presidio, Golden Gate Option | approximately 10 miles with 9 feet of climbing
Avid Option | The Presidio, Golden Gate, and Mount Tamalpais Loop | approximately 40 miles with 3,100 feet of climbing
Get ready for a spectacular day, as you ride through Fisherman’s Wharf, the Presidio, and across the Golden Gate Bridge. You’ll
start the day with a ferry ride across the San Francisco Bay to the historic Ferry Building, where you can take your time to
explore the splendor of the newly restored site and its bustling marketplace, as well as the famous Fisherman’s Wharf. Then we’ll
cycle through the Presidio and delve into the two or more centuries of history that make this landmark so fascinating. Ah, but the
best is yet to come! Immerse yourself in the beauty of the bay and the city, as you ride your bike across the majestic Golden Gate
Bridge. Satisfy your craving for even more spectacular views on the optional Conzelman loop through the Marin headlands—the
Golden Gate Bridge is most beautiful from this vantage point. Then, armed with suggestions from your Trek Travel guides, satiate
your appetite in any one of the quaint bistros of Sausalito. After lunch, feel free to relax and stroll through Sausalito and Tiburon
or take on the challenging climb of Mt. Tamalpais. The ten-mile ascent will challenge all who attempt it, but your reward is the
view. On clear days, you can see the Farallon Islands 25 miles out to sea, the city, the bay, and Mount Diablo. On rare occasions,
the snow-covered Sierra Nevadas may grace you with their presence. Tonight you’ll gather with the rest of the group at one of
the Bay Area’s highly acclaimed restaurants for the last dinner of this vacation of a lifetime.
Hotel | The Lodge at Tiburon | 415 435 3133 | www.LarkSpurHotels.com

Day 6:
Road Bike | Paradise Drive Loop | approximately 18 miles with 700 feet of climbing
Short Option | Paradise Drive Short Loop | approximately 8 miles with 300 feet of climbing
Take an optional short morning spin. Fill your lungs with fresh sea air, loosen up your legs, and soak up your last views of the
coastline and the bay. Or enjoy a peaceful morning sleeping in, followed by a stroll around town to pick up any last-minute gifts.
You’ll say farewell to your guides at 10:45 AM at the The Lodge at Tiburon. If you plan to fly out of San Francisco or Oakland
on Friday, we recommend that you schedule the flight no earlier than 4:30 PM. The ferry is available to take you across the bay
or simply catch a taxi to your final destination.

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