Santa Cruz Mountain Bike Tour

The mountains around Santa Cruz offer some of the best single track mountain bike trails on the West Coast. Groves of old-growth redwood and live oak intermingle with grassy hillsides and encompassing views of the ocean to create a stunning post-card image of the best of Northern California. While you could try hiking the hills to find the perfect photograph of the area, the best way to experience the rugged terrain outside of the college town of Santa Cruz isn't on two feet - it's on two wheels.

This 2-4 hour, guided bike tour of challenging single track is not for those looking for a relaxing beach cruiser ride down a white sand beach. Bring your own bike or let the guide know you need to rent one and they will make sure you are using the right equipment for your mountain adventure. Your starting point will depend on your skill and comfort level - just let the guides know ahead of time, and they tell you where to start and meet you there. From the trail head, your IMBA certified mountain bike guide will push you (not literally) up demanding hills, across picturesque ridge lines and under beautiful groves of beautiful trees.

The trip will include a skill session with your instructor to help hone your general mountain biking skills along with water and energy snacks to ensure you are properly fortified throughout the day.