California Dreaming

Enter the playground of sun & fog

All the microclimates, food from around the world, and beautiful roads & trails to weave it together.

The unique play of light

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.

Road, gravel or mtb?

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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. Let me know more about you and what you’re interested in and suggest the best rides for you to meet locals, and enjoy your type of rides.

Top notch dinners

We share an food intake survey and design a menu of based on your faves & interests. We recommend staying in for some nights to rest and recover with 4-course meals designed for you at my home in Albany and some nights out to enjoy the global food scene we have here.

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.

Cycling Guide & Private Chef

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. He’s a huge fan of the humans.

Included in the trip:

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

Not included:

• Can arrange bike rental for additional cost ($40-80 per day)

• Evening restaurants