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Photo of cyclists riding an oceanside bike path with bright purple flowers, palm trees & the Pacific Ocean in the background. Photo by Dan Shryock.

Return to Santa Barbara: Cycling by the Sea

Riders head back to this coastal bicycle paradise with new route ideas from the waterfront to legendary Gibraltar Road.

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Cycling destinations, experiences, news, and insights throughout the West Coast and beyond.

Ride the Art of Survival gravel & road centuries May 23-24, 2026
Giro Bello Ride, June 27, 2026
Ride through the Sacramento Valley, Oct. 3, 2026
Napa Bike Fest family fun May 3, 2026
Recumbent Tandem Team on the road outside Paso Robles, California

Upcoming Road, Centuries & Fun Rides

April

4/4 Party Pardee: Ione. Choose from 26-, 45-, 62-miles routes with beautiful vistas, fields of poppies, Pardee, New Hogan and Comanche Lakes. Pre-ride coffee and snacks. Well-stocked rest stops and on-course support. Post-ride party with music, dancing, hot food and expo. Bike Hikers Party Pardee

Find the complete Road Ride Calendar here!

Open trails in Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve outside of Redwood City, California

Upcoming MTB & Gravel Rides

March

3/28 King Ridge Grasshopper: Sonoma County. 91 mi., 96% paved w/9,116 ft. elevation. Legendary ride in Sonoma County, challenging cyclists with steep climbs, thrilling descents, and varied terrain. grasshopperadventureseries.com

Find the complete MTB & Gravel Calendar here!