Cycling
We know a thing or two about exploring on two wheels!
Santa Rosa is a top cycling destination, and whether you want to try and challenge Levi Leipheimer on a tough climb or take a more relaxed ride through the vineyards, we've got you covered. Our roads are owned by both world-class riders and passionate amateurs. Cycling in and around Santa Rosa can lead you on well-traveled routes: to the rocky coast and back, or a more leisurely ride along a winding river and around the vineyards.
Experienced riders can rent professional equipment or map out a ride that follows the routes of challenging rides like, Levi’s King Ridge Gran Fondo, the Amgen Tour of California, the Tour De Fox, IRONMAN or one of our many century rides.
Pro Tip: Did you know Santa Rosa has hosted both the overall start and finish of the Amgen Tour of California?
Great Rides...Elevated
We have some favorite rides, but we might be biased: we think Santa Rosa and Sonoma County is just about the best place in the world to ride a bike. To check-out the roads we take our friends on, visit the Santa Rosa Cycling Club’s Ten Great Rides. Click here to source route maps and turn by turn directions. If mountain biking is more your style then check out AllTrails for the best mountain biking trails, click here for more information. You can check our Sonoma County Regional Parks guide to biking in our beautiful Sonoma County Parks click here to learn more.
![](https://visit-santa-rosa.imgix.net/images/blog/Cycling-Cyclist-Redwoods.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&bg=%23ffffff&fit=max&fm=jpg&position=50%2050&q=80&w=320&s=da4d6853f6ca98d74c94e2d15d1ea6a1 320w, https://visit-santa-rosa.imgix.net/images/blog/Cycling-Cyclist-Redwoods.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&bg=%23ffffff&fit=max&fm=jpg&position=50%2050&q=80&w=540&s=129e56c75f6e2369ec422ed98cf7a24e 540w, https://visit-santa-rosa.imgix.net/images/blog/Cycling-Cyclist-Redwoods.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&bg=%23ffffff&fit=max&fm=jpg&position=50%2050&q=80&w=768&s=69413c4ae68a509e1aab16d79748d8b9 650w)
Alison Tetrick's Favorite Sonoma County Bike Rides
As a professional cyclist and human performance consultant for Specialized Bicycle Components, Alison trains and races all over the world. There are so many beautiful places to explore and see, but something always brings her back home to Sonoma County. Whether you are looking for a challenging ride or a wine country spin, the area is full of options for adventures on two wheels. Click Here are some of her favorite rides in our area!
Tours and Rentals
Pedego Electric Bike Rentals and Tours
Start your ride in Santa Rosa and explore the wine country by cycling along scenic vineyards, sip amazing wines, and enjoy a gourmet picnic lunch.
BikePartners.net
Bicycle rentals with a twist... BikePartners.net offers quality folding bikes, delivered to your location anywhere in Santa Rosa free of charge. A folding bike in the trunk of your car gives you the flexibility you need to travel to interesting places in the region, knowing you have your bicycle with you anywhere you go!
![](https://visit-santa-rosa.imgix.net/images/blog/Pedego-Electric-Bike-Rental-Santa-Rosa.png?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=320&s=00b4f6365f846a2c884c4c5847cf2c78 320w, https://visit-santa-rosa.imgix.net/images/blog/Pedego-Electric-Bike-Rental-Santa-Rosa.png?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=540&s=d4c35490e3cb1ba1d5fa937c3fe545c4 458w)