The Golden State on Two Wheels
From the Pacific Coast Highway to Tahoe's shore, from Marin's trails to Joshua Tree's desert roads — California has more world-class cycling than any state on earth.
California's Best Rides
The most iconic cycling route in America. Highway 1 from San Francisco to Los Angeles — or the Big Sur stretch alone — is a bucket-list ride that rewards with ocean cliffs, sea lions, and sunsets no inland road can match.
View on AllTrails →The birthplace of mountain biking. Marin's trails above Sausalito combine Pacific views, technical singletrack, and legendary descents. The Marin Headlands loop is one of the greatest mountain bike rides in the world.
View on AllTrails →72 miles of cobalt-blue water on all sides. The Tahoe loop circumnavigates the lake at elevation — challenging but achievable for fit cyclists and one of the most visually stunning rides in North America.
View on AllTrails →LA's legendary road cycling corridor. Mulholland connects Malibu to the Santa Monica Mountains with sweeping valley views, challenging climbs, and a legendary road cycling scene. The Rock Store is the midpoint café stop.
View on AllTrails →Explore by Region
Golden Gate, Marin Headlands, Mt. Tam — the most trail-dense cycling region in California.
Highway 1, the Lost Coast, and Big Sur's dramatic cliffs. The most scenic coastal riding on earth.
Lake Tahoe loop, Downieville downhill, and high-altitude singletrack through alpine wilderness.
Rolling vineyard roads, gentle climbs, and post-ride tastings. Napa Valley on a bike is a revelation.
Mulholland, the Strand, Griffith Park, and Malibu's canyons. LA's cycling scene is bigger than you think.
Year-round riding in America's best weather. Coronado, Mission Bay, and the Torrey Pines climb.
Santa Barbara's beach paths, San Luis Obispo wine country, and Paso Robles — California's hidden cycling gem.
Death Valley's otherworldly roads, Joshua Tree's desert loops, and the Mojave's empty highways.
No state on earth offers the cycling variety of California. You can ride a Pacific cliff road in the morning, descend a mountain trail in the afternoon, and finish with a vineyard sunset. No other place comes close.
AllTrails California →Local Bike Shops
The original Marin mountain bike shop. Deep trail knowledge, legendary repair service, and the best selection of trail-ready bikes north of the Golden Gate.
Find on Google Maps →Best rentals on the California coast. Beach cruisers, road bikes, and e-bikes for the Santa Barbara waterfront. First stop for PCH riders heading south.
Find on Google Maps →Santa Monica's premier road and triathlon shop. The go-to for Mulholland and Malibu riders. Professional fitting, custom builds, and LA's most knowledgeable staff.
Find on Google Maps →Full-service mountain and road bike shop on the North Shore. Rentals, shuttles for Flume Trail rides, and the deepest Tahoe trail knowledge in the region.
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