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Singles-Solos Wine Country to San Francisco 
Singles-Solos Wine Country to San Francisco 

You're in for the time of your life on this one-of-a-kind biking and camping adventure for Singles-Solos! Imagine heart-pumping rides amid premier vineyards, historic towns, redwoods and majestic coastline. World-class vintages at acclaimed wineries. Excellent local microbrews. Fabulous live music and dancing. Superb dining, from a gourmet farm-to-table dinner to trendy food cart fare to our famed camp cuisine. Moonlit walks, campfire camaraderie and much more on the rolling party of the year!

Days 1-2 World-class bike routes through wine country, redwoods and coast  Head out on a warm-up ride among Napa Valley's famed vineyards Feel free to pedal hard with a peloton of new riding buddies or enjoy a leisurely pace – it's always up to you Wineries worthy of a stop include Clos Pegase, Chateau Montelena and Bennett Lane  Hang out in Healdsburg or Calistoga, then mix, mingle and perfect your swirl at a fun, informal tasting of local vintages back at camp, situated on 10 secluded acres in Sonoma.

Day 3 Sunny days and starry nights  Wake to fresh brewed coffee and the promise of stellar biking in the Russian River Valley  Stop to sniff the flowers – and the pinot noir – at friendly Twomey Cellars  It'll be quite a group picnic among the giants at Armstrong Redwoods State Reserve!  Enjoy our post-dinner bonfire – libations and live music await.

Days 4-5 Explore Point Reyes National Seashore  Fuel up with oysters or steaming clam chowder as you cruise down the coast  Explore the seaside hamlets of Bodega Bay, Tomales and Point Reyes Station  Follow an inland route to the country's oldest cheese manufacturer  Hop off your bike to hike the trails of Point Reyes National Seashore  Toast new friends at a farm-to-table dinner, before a local band keeps us dancing into the night.

Day 6 San Francisco awaits!  Take in the panoramic ocean vistas on a ride down the coast to Muir Beach Make a stop in the waterfront town of Sausalito Then spin across the Golden Gate Bridge into San Francisco – it's a week you won't soon forget.


Trip Highlights
  • Pedal world-class routes through wine country, redwoods and coast
  • Sunny days and starry nights - some of the year's best weather!
  • Enjoy live music events and dancing with great, fun people
  • Boutique winery stops, a farm-to-table dinner, gourmet camp cuisine and local microbrews
  • Bike across the Golden Gate Bridge to San Francisco
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Camping

Thunderbird Ranch (2 nights): Shaded by large oaks, a Wild West-style ranch nestled in the heart of Sonoma County wine country. (pool)

Chanslor Ranch (1 night): This sprawling 380-acre ranch overlooking the Pacfic is dotted with streams, ponds, horses and grazing Galloway cows.

Olema Campground (2 nights): Located at the gateway to Point Reyes National Seashore, this wooded campground is set amid coastal forest and grassy meadows.


Routes For All Abilities

Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. We know your pace may vary from one day to the next-and your traveling companion's may differ somewhat from yours. So we present a range of mileage options, and each day you decide exactly what and how much you want to do.

Daily Route Options
Day EASYGOING ACTIVE AVID
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5
miles feet gain miles feet gain miles feet gain miles feet gain miles feet gain
1 10* 400 16 1200 26 1600
2 15* 500 25* 1000 33 1200 56 5200
3 17* 800 35* 1400 45* 1300 55 2700
4 19* 1000 38 2000 47 2500
5 14* 1000 26 1700 41 2500
6 12* 700 37 1800
 
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* Includes a shuttle


2013 Dates & Pricing*

SINGLES-SOLOS TRIPS
  • 7/21-26 Price: $2298 pp dbl. occ., (+ $100 for sgl. occ.)
  • 9/29-10/4 Price: $2298 pp dbl. occ., (+ $100 for sgl. occ.)

*Prices may change. Once you book your trip, your price is guaranteed.


Guest Trip Reviews

My first Backroads trip. Exceeded my expectations and far different than any other travel I have done. It is not overstating it to say this trip has inspired significant self reflection that will undoubtedly change my life for the better. I met and made several friends whom I anticipate will be life long.
Pat Buchanan - Seattle, WA