Day 1: Gather in Rohnert Park, Cycle to Hopland

We meet in the morning in Rohnert Park, at the Doubletree Hotel. We will go over the details of the day, then spend the rest of the day heading north on a bike ride through the Wine Country of Sonoma County and Mendocino County.

We pass through the wine country towns of Healdsburg, Geyserville, Cloverdale, and finally to Hopland. We stay overnight at Lawson's Station.

Day 2: Hopland to Mendocino

After breakfast, we head out on our bicycles over the coastal mountain range to the charming coast town of Mendocino. Our lodging for the next two nights is at the MacCallum House.

Day 3: Mendocino

Tonight we stay another day in Mendocino at the MacCallum House. There are many opporunites for activities today: hiking, strolling the town, scheduling a massage. Of course, there will be a cycling option or two. Dinner tonight is on your own.

Day 4: Mendocino to Gualala-Sea Ranch

After breakfast at the MacCallum house, we check out and head south on Highway One to the tiny town of Gualala. Our location for dinner and lodging tonight is the famed Sea Ranch Lodge, on a bluff overlooking the ocean.

Day 5: Sea Ranchto Monte Rio

Today's ride takes us along a spectacular mountain ridge, so spectacular that many car commercials have been filmed here. After our ridgetop adventure, we head for the sleepy Russian River and Monte Rio, location of the exclusive Bohemian Grove. Tonight's dinner and lodging is at the Village Inn, a charming and historic hotel on the banks of the sleepy Russian River and literally surrounded by towering redwood trees.

Day 6: Monte Rio

Tonight we stay at the Village Inn in Monte Rio. There are many options on this lay-over day: schedule an in-room massage, cycling into Healdsburg, hike under ancient redwoods, or just relax at the Village Inn.

Day 7: Monte Rio to Olema

Today we continue our trip south, through rolling pastures the to Point Reyes National Seashore and the bohemian town of Olema. Dinner and lodging is at the Olema Inn. With only 6 rooms at this historic inn, we will have the place to ourselves.

Day 8: Final Day

One more ride down the coast, up to the crest of the coastal range and along one of the prettiest roads anywhere, and optional climb of Mt. Tamalpais, down to Mill Valley. Shuttle back to Rohnert Park to finish our trip in the mid-afternoon.

A Rough Route Overview

       Nightly Lodging

Hopland - 1 night

Lawson's Station

Mendocino - 2 nights

MacCallum House

Gualala - 1 night

Sea Ranch Lodge

Monte Rio - 2 nights

Village Inn

Olema - 1 night

Olema Inn

What is the average daily mileage?

The longest day is the ride from Hopland to Mendocino, about 65 miles. The remainder of the days are between 40 and 50 miles.

What is included in the price of the trip?

• Seven nights lodging:
     1 in Hopland
     2 in Mendocino
     1 in Gualala/Sea Ranch
     2 in Monte Rio
     1 in Olema
• Seven breakfasts
• Six dinners (1 on your own in Mendocino)
• Clif Bars, Clif Shots, Clif Drink Mix, snacks
• Daily route sheets and maps
• Van support
• Mechanical support for minor bike repairs
• Gear, luggage, bike, people transportation during the tour

What isn't included?

• Personal transportation to the start of the tour in Rohnert Park
• Lodging before and after the tour
• Bicycle rental
• Lunches
• Alcoholic beverages
• Hotel charges for incidentals (phone calls, etc.)
• Tips at your discretion
  

What is the weather going to be like?

September weather in Northern California is generally warm and sunny. But there is always a slight chance of rain. Our best advice is to be prepared for changing weather conditions. Here are some weather statistics for September:

City	Av. High	Av. Low	Days with Measurable Rain
Santa Rosa	83	50	2
Fort Ross (coast)	68	49	2

Where do we meet at the start of the trip?

We meet on Saturday morning in Rohnert Park, at the Doubletree Hotel. The Sonoma County Aiport Express Shuttle stops at the Doubletree, making it easy to get from the San Francisco or Santa Rosa aiport.

How do I get to the start?

The simplest way is to fly into San Francisco Airport and take the Sonoma County Airport Express to the Doubletree Hotel in Rohnert Park. The Santa Rosa Airport is closer to Rohnert Park, but the number of flights into the airport is limited.

Where does the trip end?

The tour officially ends at the Doubletree Hotel in Rohnert Park.

What should I bring?

Bicycle

Don't forget to bring your bicycle.

Cycling Clothing

Cycling shorts, cycling jerseys, cycling socks, cycling shoes, gloves, helmet, wind jacket or vest, rain gear (jacket, pants, helmet cover, shoe covers), sunglasses. For colder weather: arm warmers, knee/leg warmers or tights, full fingered gloves, shoe covers, beanie.

Other Clothes

Hat, bathing suit, sweater or jacket, comfortable shoes, casual evening wear.

Other Items

Sunscreen, lip balm, prescription medicines, chamois cream, toiletries, identification, medical insurance card, camera.