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Santa Cruz Singletrack

Duration
4 days
From
$2,221 USD

Nicknamed “Surf City”, Santa Cruz’s identity ranges from a college town, distinctive for its thriving counterculture, to big Redwood-groves, omnipresent greenbelts, and barking sea lions. This trip leans towards organic farms, the flourishing artisanal beer and wine scene, as well as long stretches of free-spirited, primo singletrack. Wilder Ranch State Park, a 700-acre coast-hugging preserve, boasts beautiful trails amongst Brussels sprout fields and towering Redwoods. Respectfully built around a 19th-century dairy ranch, Gothic Revival farmhouses and a Victorian residence, Wilder Ranch is as much about cultural moorings as it is easy-on-the-eyes pastoral.

  • Category
    Mountain Biking
  • Type
    Fully Guided
  • Duration
    4 days
  • Culture Level
    Familiar
  • Skill Level
    2 - Novice
  • Activity Level
    3 - Active
  • Elevation
    2 - Moderate
  • Terrain
    Coastal
  • Distance
    77.7 miles
  • Avg. Daily Distance
    19.3 miles
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  • Where does the tour start and end?

    The tour starts and ends in San Jose, California at the Best Western Plus Airport Plaza. Meet here at 10am on the first day and you'll be returned here around 4pm on the final day.

    Fly in/out of Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC).

  • How long is the tour? How many days cycling?

    The tour is 4 days long with 4 days of cycling.

  • Are there any limits on what I should bring?

    Luggage is limited to one small soft-shelled suitcase or medium/large sized duffel bag (no heavier than 40 pounds). Please ensure your luggage container is water repellant. The tour operator also suggests bringing a hydration daypack or small backpack for valuables.

  • How should I prepare for the trip?

    For optimal physical preparation, the tour operator recommends that you ride at least several hours per week during the month preceding the tour. During the tour, you will be on your bike every day, and they can assure you that an unprepared bottom is a sore one! If you can’t ride your bike or don’t own one, take a spin class at your local gym a few times a week.


  • What is the operator's environmental stance?

    They don’t just preach environmental awareness, they live it. The tour operator recycles 90% of our waste and run their LEED Platinum facilities with solar and wind power. Additionally, their facilities are net-zero energy (they produce more energy than is consumed) which makes them the only commercial outfitter in the world who is net positive energy.

  • What's the tour like?

    The tour is classified as moderate/active with a Fitness Level: 3-4 and Technical Level: 3-4 Biking. The tour is suitable for solo travelers, couples & friends.




  • Are bikes available to hire?

    Yes. Make your trip as comfortable as possible on the body, as simple as possible for traveling, and hassle-free on tour. By choosing to rent a bike, the tour operator will fit you with the newest, highest quality gear in the industry.

    The tour operator provides only high-end bicycles from Santa Cruz and Specialized. They replace their rental fleet each season to ensure all rentals meet their high standards. All of the mountain bikes are equipped with full suspension frames and disc brakes designed for a smooth, comfortable ride.