What are the best bike rides in California?

Pacific Coast Highway (Big Sur), Lake Tahoe Loop — among 2 we map across California.

Are there car-free rail-trails in California?

Most California riding here is on scenic roads and climbs..

Cycling · California

Best cycling in California

California is a road-and-trail rider’s state — we’ve mapped 2 of its best, from scenic road. Find your kind of ride, then plan the trip around it.

Pacific Coast Highway (Big Sur)Scenic road

Carmel · Fit riders

the iconic Highway 1 cliffs over the Pacific.

Lake Tahoe LoopScenic road

South Lake Tahoe · Fit riders

a 72-mile lap around the bluest lake in the Sierra.

Pair it with

Mountain biking in California →Hikes in California →Explore California →All cycling states →

Ride conditions, traffic, and trail surfaces vary — check current closures and local rules, ride within your limits, and share the road and the trail.

Build a trip around a ride like this.

Roamward turns spots like this into a real road trip on your phone — the scenic drive, the stops, and the detours, planned around the vibe you’re after. Get early access: