California Dreaming

A week in the playground of sun & fog

Ten counties of microclimates, food from around the world, a deep wine & beer scene and beautiful roads to stitch it all together.

It’s the riders who come here from around the world who convince us. There are an awesome number of amazing places to ride around the world. And at the same time there are almost none that offer the diversity of ecological and geographic areas so densely packed together. The marine layer from the pacific and the pattern of where the fog penetrates the bay area create conditions across the area that vary widely from hour to hour. It is the dance of sun & fog, the varied terrain and views, the delicious food stops that make the area endlessly entertaining to cyclists.

Marin

Views of San Francisco. Curvy descents that weave through redwoods & dive into the Pacific. Mt Tamalpais & Bolinas Bay

Napa

The wine mecca ringed by punchy climbs.

Santa Cruz

Endless redwood forests, small wineries. Quiet mountain hamlets & endless beaches.

Sonoma

The wine mecca ringed by punchy climbs.

Take your pick of bucket list rides with coastal views & epic descents. Sa Colabra. Tramuntana Costal Road. Col de Soller. Cap de Fomentor. Spend a week feasting on one of the world’s premier cycling destinations with temperate autumn weather.

Fun group rides.

Dive into the local cycling scene with your choice of dozens of rides and clubs. The Bay Area offers group rides for every speed and style, from fast well-organized peletons, to friendly relaxed spins with cafe stops. I can learn what you’re interested in and suggest the best rides for you to meet locals, and enjoy your type of rides.

A comfy stay.

Dive into the local cycling scene with your choice of dozens of rides and clubs. The Bay Area offers group rides for every speed and style, from fast well-organized peletons, to friendly relaxed spins with cafe stops. I can learn what you’re interested in and suggest the best rides for you to meet locals, and enjoy your type of rides.

Included in the trip:

Pickup from SFO, OAK or San Francisco
3-7 days of guided riding
Full breakfast & 4-course dinners
Restaurant recommendations for evenings you would rather eat out
Daily curated routes per your interests

Not included:

• Cafecitos

• Evening restaurants

Chef + Guides

Hugh Rodman has been cycling throughout his life, although it took decades to realize that it was way more fun to do with other people. One of the few things he's won in this short life was a cooking competition.

Amelie Koch has traveled around the world with her bike including Oman, Taiwan and Vietnam, and all across Europe. But Spain holds a special place in her heart. Her not-so-secret passion is organizing and planning cycling trips.