Itinerary

Redwoods and Coastal Riding
Elevation Range: 0 – 3,000 ft.

Day 1: Wilder Ranch State Park.

After picking up at the Best Western Plus Airport Hotel at approximately 10am we will drive 45 minutes to Santa Cruz California to Wilder Ranch State Park located on the beach of historic Santa Cruz California! Our ride begins with a beautiful climb through the countryside of Wilder Ranch up Wilder Ridge and Eucalyptus Loop then down Baldwin and Enchanted Trail. The ride finishes along the beach cliffs back onto smooth scenic Wilder Ranch.
Total mileage: 12 miles, 70% Single-track, 30% Doubletrack

Day 2: Fort Ord State Park

We head to the home of the world famous Sea Otter Classic Mountain Bike race …Fort Ord State Park. The ride today covers the entire length of the Park on 28 miles of beautiful single-track.
We will shuttle back to Santa Cruz approximately a 55-minute drive. Fort Ord State Park is wide open at some points, allowing you to see the winding trails for miles. An abundance of different types of terrain allows you to experience gravel, dirt and at times sand. You’ll be twisting and turning with some fun yet fierce downhill portions and a few steep uphill climbs.
Approximate mileage: 28 miles, 100% Single-track

Day 3: Soquel Demonstration State Forest

Today we head 2,500 feet above Santa Cruz to Soquel Demonstration State Forest Mountain Bike Park. Our ride will be a long day in the saddle as we ride the trails made specifically for mountain biking. Trails include the Ridge Trail, Braille Trail, and Sawpit Trail. After riding (and climbing) these trails, we will descend on the historic Soquel Road 15 miles downhill back to Santa Cruz.
Approximate mileage: 25-35 miles, 80% Single-track, 20% Dirt road.

Day 4: Wilder Ranch or/and El Corte Madera State Park

Our final day of riding will be either another fun ride in Wilder Ranch State Park on Zane Gray Cutoff Trail or we will head 1 hour north to El Corte Madera Creek Open Space Preserve. With the choice to ride through the El Corte Madera Creek Open Space Preserve, it’s sure to be a nice closure to 4 days of riding. This gives you a little bit of everything with downhill descents, uphill climbs and rocky technical sections. You’ll be traveling through the Red Woods on tight banked single-track.
Approximate mileage” 14 miles, 80% Single-track, 20% Doubletrack
After lunch we shuttle back to San Jose (45 minutes)

* This is a general itinerary. Tour itineraries are subject to change based on the group, available accommodations and other unforeseen circumstances such as the weather, local conditions, government intervention, that may affect the quality of the trip and/or safety of the participants. Please view this itinerary as an outline as to what to expect on this tour.

Lodging

While we do our best to bring you the below hotel accommodations, lodging may vary depending on your departure date.

Comfort Inn – Watsonville
Watsonville is situated in central California’s Santa Cruz County. The area is home to a vibrant downtown district and features plenty in the way of fun from historic walking tours to golfing and wineries, making it the ideal destination for business trips and family getaways alike. Amenities include free WiFi, free hot breakfast, and free coffee. Guest rooms feature a microwave and refrigerator, premium bedding, work desk, flat-screen TV and coffee maker.

Included:

• Meals (except where noted on itineraries), snacks, non-alcoholic beverages
• Backcountry permits, licenses, park fees, reservations, and accommodations
• Professionally trained trip leaders, a mobile first aid and mechanic station, spare bikes, and a support vehicle(s)

Not included:

• Airfare to and from our departure point.
• Lodging before or after the tour.
• Rental bike.
• Gratuities for guides.

Pricing / Tour dates

Tour price 2024 : $2164.-pp. single fee from $395.-
Rental bike:
Specialized Full Suspension mountain bike $ 304.
Specialized Stumpjumper Expert Full Suspension $ 368.-
Tour dates 2024:
23 May – 26 May
05 Sep – 08 Sep
12 Sep – 15 Sep
19 Sep – 22 Sep
26 Sep – 29 Sep
03 Oct – 06 Oct
10 Oct – 13 Oct
17 Oct – 20 Oct
24 Oct – 27 Oct

Conditions

Deposit $500.- pp
The deposit payment for a tour must be paid within two weeks after the booking is confirmed.
The remaining payment is due 90 days before the start of the tour.
For tours that are booked within 90 days before the start of the tour you will pay 100% of the tour price

Information

Our food isn’t just good, it’s good for you.

Food is a big part of the experience. Our guides prepare all of your meals on our camping trips. Expect three delicious meals a day consisting entirely of freshly prepared foods. These include fresh organic fruits and vegetables as well as meats. We also have energy snacks aboard our support vehicles. Don’t be surprised if your guides purchase fresh fruits and healthy snacks throughout the day while you are out riding. They may just show up on the trail with a local treat! Many of our guests are vegans or vegetarians, whom we are more than happy to accommodate. If you have special diet requirements or limitations, just let us know when you sign-up and we’ll work with you to meet your needs.