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Luxury Bike Tours: An Insider’s View of Sonoma County

Think of these bike tours as a rolling theaters of wine country life that change with the seasons, rather than set point-to-point trips. We offer a hands-on opportunity to discover all the hidden adventures, wine tastings at family owned wineries, gourmet treats (think regionally inspired, locally grown cuisine at Michelin restaurants) & unique events that Sonoma County has to offer. All of that…with none of the hassles. (Private and Custom Trips are available. Contact us for details.)

MEET THE FOUNDERS AND HOSTS

Sonoma on a Bike was co-founded by Randy Johnson, CEO of Getaway Adventures bike tours since 1991, a bike and wine aficionado and passionate explorer of Sonoma County for over two decades. The other Founder was at one point the managing director of Butterfield and Robinson and brought with him numerous insights into the world of luxury travel. We thank him for bringing great passion and luxury travel experience in helping us create a one of a kind travel vacation, and we wish him well.

Sonoma on a Bike tours are now lead by Randy and his senior staff, think of them as your “experience editors” who extract only the best of Sonoma for you to enjoy.

The Journey

MODERATE | 6 Days/5 Nights

You can expect an amazing itinerary of experiences while biking the region’s beautiful country roads. You might find yourself face-to-face with a herd of goats, while sampling the artisan cheese maker’s wares. Or enjoying an elegant lunch with world-class wines, created by the chef at a hidden estate. Depending on the season, you might picnic under 1400-year-old redwoods, or experience a crab fishing expedition … up close and personally.

But it isn’t a tour for everyone. In fact, we have limited seats. It’s designed for those who like to savor a bike tour with all their senses fully engaged. We encourage you to take the time to come and breathe…and take in the beauty we’ve found in the lush landscapes of Sonoma County, with it’s vineyards, valleys, vistas, hills, mountains, parks, rocky coastline, crashing waves, farmland, and forests (including those majestic and magnificent redwoods). It’s a slow, sensual trip. And if that sounds somewhat provocative, and possibly a little self-indulgent, so be it. It’s a gift to be given, and shared, with someone you love – including yourself.

So come discover all this and more, as we journey through Sonoma County’s beautiful appellations.

2024 and 2025 Scheduled departure dates

Private bike tours from 2 to 20+, available on request. Please call 707-568-3040 for any booking inquiries or visit https://www.winecountrybikes.com/ if you are interested in a self-guided trip.

Sonoma or Napa (please Choose)
2024 (weekly departures)	2025 (weekly departures)
April 5 – 10, 12 -17, 19- 24 26-1	April 4-9, 11-16, 18-22, 25-30
May 3-8, 10-15, 17-22, 24-29	May 2-7, 9-14, 16-21, 23-28
June 31-5, 7-12, 14-19, 21-26, 28-3	June 6-11, 13-18, 20-25, 27-2
July 5-10, 12-17, 19-24, 26-31	July 4-9, 11-16, 18-23, 25-30
August 2-7, 9-14, 16-21, 23-28, 30 -4	August, 1-6, 8-13, 15-20, 22-27, 29-3
September 6-11, 13-18, 20-25, 27-2	September 5-10, 12-17, 19-24, 26-1
October 4-9, 11-16, 18-23, 25-30	October 3-8, 10-15, 17-22, 24-29
November 1-6, 8-13, 15-20	November 31-5, 7-12, 14-19
Starting in 2020 we are going to a custom trip program. You tell us the start date, how many days you wish to travel Tell us where you want to travel: All Sonoma or All Napa or a combination of both Tell us how many people are coming on this trip? We will then create a custom trip itinerary and custom quote	These in turn get fine tuned with your input and our local expertise Once we have that arranged you come visit us in our area and we’ll show you the best local secrets only locals know about Choose either Self Guided or Guided Select your daily mileage: Leisurely (15 to 24 miles) , Classic (25 to 50 miles) or Epic Riding (50 to 80 miles) Select your bike preferences: Road, performance hybrid or e bike

Sonoma

6 day /5 night journey is $4000 pp doc
(Single supplement is $950)

4 day /3 night journey is $3000 pp doc
(Single supplement is $800)

Napa

6 day /5 night journey is $4200 pp doc
(Single supplement is $1200)

4 day /3 night journey is $3200 pp doc
(Single supplement is $800)

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Itinerary Request

We love to create custom designed, private bike tours for our guests. Whether it is a luxurious, food centric trip, a multi-sport adventure, or experiencing our epic ride routes, call our tour planners to have a unique trip crafted for you!

Call us for details: +1 (800) 499-2453

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Each Day in Sonoma

Day

ONE

What better way to begin your trip than by biking through a few of the most celebrated vineyards in Northern California? We’ll stop for a few wine tastings so you can judge for yourself which you like the best. Later that day, we’ll introduce you to a town voted by Fodor’s as “one of the 10 best small towns in America”.

Day

TWO

This day you experience, first hand, the world-acclaimed wine growing appellations that are part of the Dry Creek Valley and Alexander Valley. You’ll get a taste (or two) of why these areas are famous for such amazing, award-winning wines. Of course, there’s also time to visit some hidden treasures along the way.

Choose the Epic “Tour de Sonoma” Ride! We ride up to the Geysers (58 miles, 4500′ elevation gain)
Santa Rosa Cycling Club’s top ten local rides.

Day

THREE

We follow the Russian River to a magnificent forest of 1,400-year-old coastal redwoods. After lunch, we’ll head to the coast, home of fiercely independent and hardworking fishermen … and totally relaxed sea lions, both of whom are experts at catching the region’s succulent salmon, oysters, abalone and Dungeness crab. Of course, we’ll make sure you get your share of that bounty, too.

Choose the Epic “Tour de Sonoma” Ride! Ride 90 miles of Levi Leipheimer’s Training Ride. Now that is Epic!

Day

FOUR

Biking through the historic and charming town of Bodega — also home of Alfred Hitchcock’s “The Birds” — we continue onward to visit destinations that are beloved by those in the know. The rewards may be fresh hot cinnamon bread straight from wood fired brick ovens, a cheese artisan and his goats, a fantasy street peopled by the creations of one gifted artist or have a chance to discover the Barlow, home to food producers, wine makers, brewers, distillers, and artists.

Choose the Epic “Tour de Sonoma” Ride! We ride up and see the spectacular views of Coleman Valley Rd – a leg of the 2013 Amgen Tour Of California

Day

FIVE

This day’s ride will take you to the Valley of the Moon, which is less exotic but even more spectacular than the name implies. Jack London called it home, leaving behind buildings created in a mix of iconic early 20th century architecture, as well as acres of trails and breathtaking vistas of the majestic Sonoma Mountain. Our final night calls for a special celebratory dinner.

Choose the Epic “Tour de Sonoma” Ride! We ride Trinity Rd to Napa – a leg of the 2010 Amgen Tour of California

Day

SIX

Before saying good-bye, you’ll have time to create your own morning itinerary. You can go for one last amazing bike ride, pop into the one-of-a-kind boutique shops found inside the old adobe storefronts on the plaza, tour General Vallejo’s historic home; or just sit with your coffee in any of Sonoma’s beautiful sunlit courtyards. We’ll have everything taken care of for your departure. All you’ll need do is pack.

Choose the Epic “Tour de Sonoma” Ride! We ride up and around Mt Tamalpais in Marin County. The most spectacular view of San Francisco and the entire Bay Area!

Call us for details: +1 (800) 499-2453

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Call us for details: +1 (800) 499-2453

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BIKING ROUTE RATING: MODERATE

The CLASSIC TOUR offers biking routes that are rated “moderate”, and vary in length each day from 20 to 40 miles of surfaced roads. We’ll be cycling over rolling hills to flat, coastline roads; but we can also offer more challenging routes for those who ask. And we have another option up our sleeves: a van will carry your prized purchases, bottles of that incredible wine you just tasted or, should you want it, you . . . up the next hill.

BIKING ROUTE RATING: CHALLENGING

The EPIC TOUR contains routes of 50 to 90 miles per day that are rated “challenging” and cover many sections of The Amgen, Tour of California, and Levi Leipheimer’s Training Ride and Gran Fondo. For the serious rider, this is the ultimate cycling experience through beautiful Sonoma County!

BIKE GEAR: WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED

We recommend a quick, lightweight, road bike for traversing Sonoma County roads and we have a new fleet of Specialized Allez Comps and Sirrus Elites just for that purpose. In addition, we’ll outfit you with protective helmets, water bottles and handlebar bags to keep your personal necessities at your fingertips. View our bike specs.
Specialized Turbo e bikes and GPS now available!
Please call us for e bike information and reservations.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

Sonoma on a Bike guide/host services (Randy and/or senior guides) and support van
Hotel accommodations
All breakfasts, four (4) lunches, all dinners, including wine
Use of a Specialized bike, handlebar bag and helmet
Detailed maps, route suggestions and water bottle
All special events, private tours, local experts and entrance fees
All baggage transportation between hotels
All transportation from rendezvous to drop-off
All gratuities for baggage, porters and hotel service

WHAT SETS SONOMA ON A BIKE APART?

Our trips are entirely organized and operated by Sonoma County cyclists, foodies and wine aficionados who are passionate about this particular spot of paradise that they call home
In fact, every trip will be led by Randy and his most experienced guides
You can expect local wines to be served each night with your dinner
Finally, unlike most “point-to-point” bike trips, we’ll change up our tours throughout the year, so you can experience the best each season has to offer

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Luxury Bike Tours: An Insider’s View of Sonoma County

MEET THE FOUNDERS AND HOSTS

The Journey

2024 and 2025 Scheduled departure dates

Sonoma or Napa

(please Choose)

April 5 – 10, 12 -17, 19- 24 26-1

April 4-9, 11-16, 18-22, 25-30

May 3-8, 10-15, 17-22, 24-29

May 2-7, 9-14, 16-21, 23-28

June 31-5, 7-12, 14-19, 21-26, 28-3

June 6-11, 13-18, 20-25, 27-2

July 5-10, 12-17, 19-24, 26-31

July 4-9, 11-16, 18-23, 25-30

August 2-7, 9-14, 16-21, 23-28, 30 -4

August, 1-6, 8-13, 15-20, 22-27, 29-3

September 6-11, 13-18, 20-25, 27-2

September 5-10, 12-17, 19-24, 26-1

October 4-9, 11-16, 18-23, 25-30

October 3-8, 10-15, 17-22, 24-29

November 1-6, 8-13, 15-20

November 31-5, 7-12, 14-19

Sonoma

Napa

Each Day in Sonoma

Hotel Healdsburg

Bodega Bay Lodge

MacArthur Place

All Other Info. . .

BIKING ROUTE RATING: MODERATE

BIKING ROUTE RATING: CHALLENGING

BIKE GEAR: WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED

WHAT’S INCLUDED

WHAT SETS SONOMA ON A BIKE APART?

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