The tour begins at Aquatic Park (at the base of Hyde Street at Fisherman’s Wharf) and journeys first by Fort Mason with its beautiful vistas of Alcatraz. Continue West along the Marina by the Palace of Fine Arts and you will then enter the Presidio National Park on the Golden Gate Promenade. We’ll make a quick stop at Fort Point to check out the surfers and then ascend to the Golden Gate Bridge. We then coast downhill into beautiful Sausalito. Explore all that Sausalito has to offer and return to San Francisco on the ferry boat or back across the Bridge the way you came. You’re also welcome to leave your bike with us in Sausalito before you take the ferry back.

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If you’ve already made it to Sausalito and you’re still looking for more fun, venture the waterfront bike path to the charming seaside town of Tiburon. Enjoy the restaurants and breathtaking views from Belvedere before returning on the ferry.

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As we leisurely wind our way through the wooded lanes and paths of the park, we pass by Spreckels Lake, Bison Paddock, and the Dutch Windmill with its beautiful Rose Garden. We then ride along the esplanade where Golden Gate Park meets the ocean at Ocean Beach. We climb up to the Cliff House for a short stop for photos and possibly a bit of whale watching and there are several lovely picnic spots in the park to choose from along the way; one of the most enjoyable is beautiful Stow Lake. Groups with more time to spend here we may want to include a stop at the Japanese Tea Gardens, the newly remodeled De Young Museum, Botanical Gardens, the Conservatory of Flowers, or the newly opened, and very popular, California Academy of Science.

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Angel Island State Park is a perfect place for bike riding; Panoramic views of the Bay and the San Francisco Skyline make this trip a popular choice for visitors and locals alike and no public motor vehicles are allowed on the island. For the more adventuresome groups, there is also an inner fire road that can add another 2.5 miles of off-road biking. We start at Ayala Cove, climb to reach the Perimeter Road, and visit the historic buildings that compose Angel Island’s rich history. Near the ferry dock there is the Cove Café with oyster bar and outdoor cantina. At Ayala Cove and around the island there are numerous picnic tables and charcoal barbecues. Remember: if you have a large group, you may charter the entire ferry boat to and from the island!

This tour has been one of our best-loved excursions due to the magnificent location, easy pedaling, sunny climate, and the abundance of small, intimate, family owned wineries. We begin the tour behind the historic Sonoma Plaza and our first stop is at the restored Victorian home of General Vallejo. We pedal toward our first winery, the Buena Vista, which is the oldest functioning winery in California and run by the youngest team in Sonoma Valley. The beautiful winery buildings in the eucalyptus grove are state landmarks. Our next winery stop is at the peaceful Gundlach-Bundschu Winery that overlooks a small lake with rolling hills in every direction. On we go for a short ride down the road to the Ravenswood Winery where a small tasting room holds some real wonders of California oenology. Our last winery of the day is the venerable Sebastiani, whose vineyards include some of those first planted by the mission fathers in 1825. The winery is full of interesting history along with some fantastic wines to explore. The Blazing Saddles support vehicle is never far away and will carry all of your purchases!

We begin our ride in Healdsburg and we cycle up the East Side of the Valley to Lake Sonoma and back down through the West Side, so there is always something new and exciting to see! At Lake Sonoma we visit the fishing hatchery, a state of the art facility which was built to replace and enhance salmon and steelhead spawning grounds. Before riding back through the West Side, you have time to relax and enjoy Blazing Saddles’ great picnic lunch!

We start out in Healdsburg and wind through the Russian River Valley that is home to more than 100 wineries. The fog usually arrives in the evening and burns off in the morning which makes for very temperate weather in the area. We take Eastside Road south to where it meets River Road. This route follows the Russian River all the way to the Pacific Ocean. We finish the tour at the mouth of the Russian River in the small coastal town of Jenner which is close to Fort Ross and Armstrong Redwoods State Park.

The Napa Valley is the most famous wine-growing area in the United States. It not only produces some of the best wines in the world, but there is a special feeling to the Valley itself. Its charming scenery, its magnificent climate, and its many celebrated wineries make this a wine Mecca for visitors from all over the world. All of our bike routes around Napa include the Silverado Trail because it has less vehicle traffic and wider shoulders for biking. Our most popular tour is just six miles north of Napa in the quaint town of Yountville. Here we visit wineries such as Clos Du Val, Stags’ Leap, and Pine Ridge. And please remember: Blazing Saddles will be happy to arrange a picnic.

Our Coastside Trail Tour is designed primarily as a casual sightseeing trip. We will lead the group into Historic Downtown Half Moon Bay, then North along the Coastside Trail through Princeton by the Sea to Pillar Point Harbor. An energetic group may wish to do the round trip of 18 miles. This is truly an almost flat ride with some short exposure on HWY 1 and a small incline heading North just before Pillar Point Harbor. The ride can also be extended by five miles to include a trip through the majestic Purisma Creek.

Windswept ridges, lush valleys, and ocean beaches are all part of the offerings of the Marin Headlands. We meet your group at the base of the Marin Headlands and climb up on the famous Conzelman Road with magnificent views back to San Francisco. At the top of the Conzelman we get onto the dirt at the Coastal Trail for a ride which winds gently down to the Visitor’s Center and Rodeo Beach. We then travel uphill to Wolf Ridge and then down to Tennessee Valley. We continue uphill to Coyote Ridge and then down an exciting narrow track path to Tennessee Valley. Once more, it’s up and then down to Rodeo Beach where we finish and re-tell some of the greatest moments of our ride! You can do a loop and finish back where you started or, after the loop, cruise down to beautiful Sausalito.

Mt. Tamalpais is recognized as the birthplace of mountain biking. We have designed the ultimate Mountain Biking experience that takes your group to the 2,571 foot summit of Mt. Tamalpais for an incredible 360 degree view of the entire Bay Area. We start our ride at the Pantoll Ranger Station (halfway up the mountain) and we climb to the top by pedaling up the scenic roadbed that was once the home of the “Crookedest Railway in the World.” After the climb through the redwoods is behind us, we coast down the mountain into the urban center of Mill Valley. There are several excellent resting stops along the route including the Historic West Point Inn.

The hiking-trail width of this track is an ideal introduction to mountain biking in Marin County. Depending on your speed, some parts can pose a challenge to hardcore riders. The climbs are decent, the views rewarding, and the 1.5 hour loop will bring you right back to where you started, perhaps for a second lap. This is an extraordinary ride also because the route follows one of the only legal narrow mountain bike trails in Marin County.