Does it still count as bikepacking if you stayed in a yurt and left all your gear in camp for a loop ride? I’ll allow it. Some wine tasting and a repeat of the lovely Franz Valley loop finished up the trip.
Bonus day: Wine country loop Read More »
After making breakfast on a pile of rocks at the roadside, the descent into Alexander Valley was wonderful, and Franz Valley is primo cycling territory. I got to check out the newly-completed Vine Trail as I popped around the northern Napa Valley.
Day 3: Mercuryville to Bothe-Napa Read More »
After the stupid slog out of the Lake Sonoma basin, I rode across Sonoma Valley to one of the classic Sonoma loops, Geysers Road, a beautiful and challenging climb. My plan to wild camp on BLM land was derailed by private property signs, but I eventually found a good spot.
Day 2: Lake Sonoma to Mercuryville Read More »
After glitches meeting up for the SMART train from Larkspur, I caught up with July and Fletcher in Healdsburg, and we rode together to Cloverdale, where they headed north and I cut off to Lake Sonoma. Beautiful campsite there, after a slog on a stupid fire road.
Day 1: Santa Rosa to Lake Sonoma with July and Fletcher Read More »
I’m pretty dialed in on equipment after my local bikepack adventure, so when my friend July suggested doing a bike tour up to the Kinetic Grand Championship, I jumped on the opportunity, even though I didn’t have time to do the whole ride.
Introduction: Wine country bikepack Read More »