Some sections in the southern part of the route are rolling to flat, especially along the various cities bike paths along the beaches. Moods of future joys by alastair humphreys alastair humphreys aroundtheworld journey of 46,000 miles was an oldfashioned adventure. Oregon, and northern, central, and southern california, this guide will help you chip. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Californias top 10 coastal bike rides its no secret that california is home to some of the usas most beautiful coastline, from its urban areas to the rugged northern reaches of the state. A complete route guide, canada to mexico, 4th edition spring, vicky, kirkendall, tom on. If you purchase a pacific coast bike route map or guide book from a resource such as adventure cycling association, be aware that mistakes may sometimes appear. Pacific coast service waypoints 1197 minimum elevation. The book covers a nearly 2,000mile 3,200 km route from vancouver, british columbia to tijuana, mexico, following mostly united.
About the california coastal trail still a workinprogress, the california coastal trail cct is a statewide project that, upon completion, will span 1,200 miles of the california coastline. Its a comprehensive and fullyindexed 272page book that covers every mile of the 1987. Cycling the usa west coast pacific coast highway travel. Pacific coast adventure cycling route network adventure.
Jamis renegade explore road bike or trek fx3 hybrid bike. We at sea rock inn love recommending fun things for our guests to do while they are here and biking the northern california coast is up at the top of our list. Its the kind of book youll enjoy reading even if you dont plan to hit the trails anytime soon. Its not humbolt county, ca, but humboldt county, ca.
How to bike the pacific coast from canada to mexico the six fifty. Discover the beauty to be found between canada and mexico. There is a large climbdescent between leggett and the coastal highway on section 3. The path on the strand parallels the beach and san diego bay, which is often referred to as the most beautiful and cyclistfriendly bike route in southern california. The cascadian if you are thinking of taking a long cycling trip along the west coast, you might consider picking up a copy of the fourth edition of bicycling the pacific coast. Tom kirkendall and vicky spring guide you turn by turn along the length of pacific coast bicycle route all 1816. A complete route guide, canada to mexico, 4th edition. Bend by katy bryce this recent book from katy bryce guides you through 46 singletrack routes in bend, with everything from detailed maps to food and drink recommendations. Northern california, central california, and southern californiaand is useful to riders who plan to do the trip as one epic ride, or break it up to. Bike maps and other tools for finding your way bicycling. Bring a beach towel, a book to read and an appetite for burgers and tacos when you plan for your ride in ob. The california coastal trail cct is a network of public trails for walkers, bikers, equestrians, wheelchair riders and others along the 1200mile california coastline. Advice on cycling the pacific coast highway, with information on routes, books, and accommodation options through washington, oregon and california.
Coast north of san francisco guided multiday overview california north coast guided bike tour. Click here to learn more about the california coastal trail. In southern california, the pacific coast highway follows the old historic 101 route through the san diego area. There are the aca maps, a book called cycling the pacific coast, as well as just pulling it. The stretch along highway 1 between cambria and gorda provides some of the most scenic cycling views in california. Apr 01, 2015 when most people think of biking from the bay area to southern california, they think of riding the coastal route, worldfamous highway 1, the best of rides magnificent ocean views, the dramatic c. A lone cyclist during the california coast classic bicycling tour organized by the arthritis foundation. Mountain biking californias central coast best 100 trails. Santa barbara bike tours santa barbara to ojai bike tour. Californias top 10 coastal bike rides culture trip.
The 10 best california bike tours with photos tripadvisor. Bill thorness is author of the new book cycling the pacific coast, which offers. When most people think of biking from the bay area to southern california, they think of riding the coastal route, worldfamous highway 1, the best of. From canada to the mexican border, bicycling the pacific coast is the most popular guidebook to bicycle touring this gorgeous edge of the u. Other cycling resources on the internet local community services maps, info, etc.
Find the top rated bike trails in california, whether youre looking for an easy short bike trail or a long bike trail, youll find what youre looking for. The scenic pacific coast route travels from vancouver, b. Beginning in santa monica, the route uses some beautiful bike paths that go right through the middle of the sandy beaches, and then youll ride through residential and industrial areas before rejoining the pacific coast highway south of the city. The hills surrounding cabrillo national monument on point loma offer intermediate and advanced riders a vigorous coastal path. The book warns you about what you are getting yourself into. John gregory dunne, and daughter, quintana roo, this book by joan didion is an intensely personal and moving account of her thoughts, fears, and doubts regarding having children, illness and growing old. It covered the local bicycle scene and grew quickly as vol. Biking the california coast from san francisco to l. Twelve days biking and camping alone along the pacific. Twelve days biking and camping alone along the pacific coast. And for 33 years, our very own bicycling the pacific coast was the most popular guidebook to this venerable routeuntil now. Bicycle along quiet roads through lush vineyards, immersing yourself in the hidden delights of the wine country. Bicycling californias sonoma wine coast tourzplus spectacular scenery, fabulous cycling, worldfamous wine and luxurious lodging highlight this phenomenal tour through the best of sonoma county.
Jan 28, 2005 from canada to the mexican border, bicycling the pacific coast is the most popular guidebook to bicycle touring this gorgeous edge of the u. A very hilly bike ride that covered either 100, 62, 30, or 15 miles of the scenic pacific coast highway, heading south and ending at hearst castle in san simeon, was truly a grueling challenge for all riders. Breathtaking cliffs, redwood forests, lighthouses, beaches, and a rugged coastline make this a very popular route. Washington, oregon, northern california, central california, and southern california, and is useful to riders who plan to do the trip as one epic ride or break it up to pedal sections at a time.
The monterey bay coastal recreation trail is a multiuse trail that runs 18 miles from castroville to pacific grove, following an old railway route that. The first thing to plan when deciding to bike the northern california coast is to get a bike, unless you brought your own. Todays ride on the california north coast bike tour ends in the restored old logging town of mendocino. The best backroad bike rides of the california north coast cycling the west coast is easy, whether youre riding from canada to mexico or portland to san francisco. Pdf bicycling the pacific coast download full pdf book. While there is not a single major climb, the overall amount of climbing is significant. The al tahoe bike trail is a paved sidepath along al tahoe boulevard in the scenic resort community. Or start by reading bicycling magazines list of the best bike paths in california. The spectacular views and coastal terrain make for an unforgettable ride that will leave you breathless in more ways than one. Bicycle along quiet roads through lush vineyards, immersing yourself in.
This books is a fairly complete guide to bicycling the pacific coast. Completing the california coastal trail, the sb 908 report the sb908 report can be downloaded as pdf files to be read with the acrobat reader, and its maps viewed as graphics jpg files. It has nice mileage logs,suggestions of places to stay and suggested bike touring daily itineraries. Most of the route follows highway 1, also known as. The book covers a nearly 2,000mile 3,200 km route from vancouver, british columbia to tijuana, mexico, following mostly united states highway 101 and california state route 1. Coastwalk california is a volunteer organization that advocates for completion of the trail. Bicycling is a cycling brand published by hearst in easton, pennsylvania. Bicycling editors and cycling experts find the best bicycle rides in every state, from climbs over majestic mountain passes to blissful sunday beach cruises. The california coast north of san francisco is an enchanting mix of towering redwood forests, rugged coastline, and seaside villages.
Youll be amazed by how much territory you can cover on these bike tours of california. Cycling the pacific coast continues the trusted legacy with an allnew, completely reridden, and fully comprehensive guidebook from bill thorness, featuring the most current, uptodate beta on this amazing route. Coastal california is for anyone who has felt the lure of a pacific sunset. Download pdf bicycling the pacific coast book full free. Road riding isnt for everyone, and california has miles upon miles of protected road. Bicycling the pacific coast was first published in 1998, and has been updated for the most recent edition. The files are however quite large, and for that reason the document has been divided into sections. If youre outside the puget sound area, look for my presentations coming to your area next spring, when a wider book tour is planned for oregon, california and. These fortytwo suggested daily itineraries averaging 53 miles each begin and end at campsites.
This ride covers 650 miles of the about 2,000 mile long pacific coast bicycle route between canada and mexico. Bicycling the pacific coast is a 1984 bicycle touring guide by vicky spring and tom kirkendall, published by the mountaineers books. It leads through parts of northern california, all along the central coast, and through parts of southern california. Bicycling the pacific coast available for download and read online in other formats. This book is in its fourth edition, and should not have so many errors in it, still.
Backroads has the bestqualified people to lead your trip in santa barbara and ojai, and our guests back that up, rating our trip leaders an average of 9. Rather than one contiguous path, the cct is comprised of numerous trails that extend from mexico to the oregon border. Access 25 routes all around central oregon in this digital version of the deschutes county bicycling guide. Admittedly, you would have to be very brave to cycle through parts of the urban jungle along the way. Thirtyfive miles of multiuse trails wind along the coastal bluffs near the beaches, tide pools and sea caves and move up into the parks hills and terraces to an elevation of 1,800 feet on ben lomond mountain. Mar 07, 20 by the hairpin a couple years ago, megan bernard biked from eugene, or, to san francisco. Author bill thorness, who has lived and cycled in the pacific northwest since the mid1980s, shares his favorite sights and stops along this amazing coastal journey. For more specific route suggestions in your area, contact your local bike advocacy organization. The california coastal commissions california coastal trail map includes the pacific coast bike route. Go to and type in a specific city and it will show you the distance, surface type, and mileage of routes in the area. Cycling the pacific coast and millions of other books are available for. Celebrating ten years of hiking the pecho coast trail. The pacific coast highway is one of the most spectacular cycling routes in the world.
Mountain biking californias central coast best 100 trails paperback march 1, 1999. Californias best bike routes add these ridessuggested by professional cycliststo your golden state cycling bucket list california has a few distinct advantages when it comes to cycling. Get the facts and no fluff on how we recruit and develop the very best people for your trip. Biking the coast range route to southern california bay. An unprecedented book showcasing the california coast via the pacific coast highway and beyond. If you are thinking of taking a long cycling trip along the west coast, you might consider picking up a copy of the fourth edition of bicycling the pacific coastadmittedly, you would have to be very brave to cycle through parts of the urban jungle along the way. All the way to san diego, there will be a mix of urban cycling through towns, bike paths, highways. I detour off 101 to the victorian village of ferndale the gateway to californias lost coast. The best backroad bike rides of the california north coast. Each rolling ride during vbts california wine country bike tour offers something new to be explored. About six miles from downtown, ocean beach offers the quintessential laidback beach vibe that everyones looking for when visiting san diego. If youve ever dreamed of riding part or all of the pacific coast this is a great source of information.