
Cycling Escapes
All Rides Are Not Created Equal
Bicycle Tours geared for experienced cyclists who want a challenging road tour with higher mileage, but still want to ride in beautiful scenery, enjoy the comfort of nice hotels, eat at fine restaurants, and have superior support.
The days average around 70 miles, and usually include a century day on each tour. Most tours are 350-500 miles in distance.
We Are Very Experienced Supporting Bicycle Rides In Remote Locations
San Juan Islands
Tour Operator: Cycling Escapes
USA
7 days (Bike: 7 days)
329 mi (~47mi per day)
Supported
Prices from
US$ 3195
Overview
Tour Operator Cycling Escapes
Don't let the mileage fool you!
This is a fun and challenging island cycling vacation that hops between islands filled with sweeping vistas and some epic climbs. During the week we will ride the classic three islands of the San Juans - Orcas, Lopez and San Juan Islands plus the neighboring islands Fidalgo and Whidbey.
Death Valley National Park
Tour Operator: Cycling Escapes
USA
5 days (Bike: 5 days)
400 mi (~80mi per day)
Supported
Prices from
US$ 3255
Overview
Tour Operator Cycling Escapes
Death Valley National Park is famous for striking views, colorful geologic formations, and scenic vistas.
On this cycling vacation we'll tour the park by bike, exploring it's scenic roads, rock formations, sand dunes, ghost towns and even castles.
The Historic Inn at Death Valley will be our base camp for the week. We stay 4 nights in the newly built Casitas situated around the famed gardens and pool in a natural oasis.
From here we explore all the park has to offer by bicycle, alternating climbing days with flatter routes down the valley. Choose your ride each day, either a short or long route. In five days you'll ride most of the park. We'll also hike a few spectacular trails that must be seen when visiting the area.
This California bicycle tour is the perfect winter and spring get away. Because Death Valley is located below sea level, the winter temperatures are mild, and as a bonus, the roads are practically empty of cars!
Big Sur & California Coast
Tour Operator: Cycling Escapes
USA
6 days (Bike: 6 days)
390 mi (~65mi per day)
Supported
Prices from
US$ 2895
Overview
Tour Operator Cycling Escapes
Views abound on this cycling vacation of the southern California coast! We love the Big Sur Scenic Byway so much we bike it twice, from the south and then from the north!
After basking in the rays of Big Sur sunshine we'll head down the coast through San Luis Obispo and Pismo Beach. Eventually we will wind our way into the Solvang Wine Country, where we'll loop the beautiful Santa Ynez Valley and it's wineries.
Along the way we'll cycle past lighthouses, sea lions, Hearst Castle, and the best views on the California coast. Prepare to ride the famous beaches of Big Sur, Moonstone Bay, and Pismo. If you've never seen this section of the Pacific coastline, then treat yourself to a Bicycle Tour you will not forget!
Utah 5 Parks
Tour Operator: Cycling Escapes
USA
8 days (Bike: 8 days)
491 mi (~61mi per day)
Supported
Prices from
US$ 2950
Overview
Tour Operator Cycling Escapes
Where else but in southern Utah can you create a bicycle tour through 5 National Parks and Scenic Byways in 8 days!
Starting in Zion National Park in southern Utah, on this spring and fall cycling vacation we'll bike from Zion National Park to the red rock hoodoos of Bryce National Park, then onward to Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument, Capitol Reef National Park, Lake Powell and the little known Burr Trail.
Lake Mead, Valley of Fire
Tour Operator: Cycling Escapes
USA
6 days (Bike: 5 days)
360 mi (~72mi per day)
Supported
Prices from
US$ 2895
Overview
Tour Operator Cycling Escapes
Tired of the cold weather? Then come spend a week cycling in the sunny Las Vegas oasis!
On this 6 day bicycle tour, we ride along the edge of beautiful Lake Mead to the Valley of Fire, a towering vista of mountains and red rock. We'll also spend a day kayaking down the Colorado exploring canyons and hot springs, an adventure not to be missed.
Santa Monica Mountains
Tour Operator: Cycling Escapes
USA
6 days (Bike: 5 days)
287 mi (~57mi per day)
Big climbs, On-road
Guided
Supported
Prices from
Guided
US$ 695
Overview
Tour Operator Cycling Escapes
Celebrating 19 years of Cycling Camps in the Santa Monica Mountains!
Why spend the winter spinning on a trainer or riding in the cold when you can join our cycling training camp in the mountains of southern California! Climb all day in warm weather and blue skies.
Many pro cycling teams are using the Santa Monica Mountains in California for their winter and spring training camps and now you can too.
The Santa Monica's tower above Malibu and the Pacific Coast like a jewel carved just for cyclists. We climb all the classic passes from Westlake Village and Calabasas to Malibu and back. The climbs range from 3-10 miles with grades averaging 6-7% and sections of 8-15%. Each day choose between an A or B Route for difficulty.
This California Cycling Camp includes all our great SAG support during the ride, all the snacks and drinks you want in our Trailer, unlimited energy products, a lunch stop, route slips, guides and van support. Riders are responsible for booking their own hotel, and meals when not riding.
Highlights
- Santa Monica Mts
- Malibu Creek Park
- Malibu

Cycling the California Solvang Wine Country
Tour Operator: Cycling Escapes
USA
6 days (Bike: 6 days)
402 mi (~67mi per day)
Some hills, On-road
Guided
Supported
Prices from
Guided
US$ 2995
Overview
Tour Operator Cycling Escapes
With over 300 days of sunny weather, the southern California Wine Country made famous in the movie "Sideways" is an ideal place to put some miles on those winter legs.
Our base camp on this cycling vacation is Solvang, a small Danish Village in the heart of the Santa Ynez Wine Region. You'll enjoy exploring the shops and delight in sampling the local wineries after each day's ride.
Highlights
- Solvang
- Fess Parker Winery
- Firestone Winery
- Buttonwood Winery
- Los Olivos
- Santa Ynez
Grand Canyon, Sedona
Tour Operator: Cycling Escapes
USA
8 days (Bike: 5 days)
367 mi (~73mi per day)
Supported
Prices from
US$ 3150
Overview
Tour Operator Cycling Escapes
Arizona is home to Grand Canyon National Park, the red rock formations of Sedona, and countless old Mining and Ghost Towns scattered about the mountains.
On this cycling tour we meet up in Prescott, Arizona, a two hour drive north of Phoenix. After spending a day riding in this charming historic mining town, we ride over Mingus Mountain into the Verde Valley, passing through Jerome State Historic Park on our way to Sedona. We spend three days in the red rocks of Sedona before riding up to Flagstaff, home to alpine forests. From here it's on to Grand Canyon National Park! Ride the scenic rim and go for a hike along the Bright Angel Trail.
Classic California Climbs
Tour Operator: Cycling Escapes
USA
5 days (Bike: 5 days)
315 mi (~63mi per day)
Big climbs
Guided
Supported
Prices from
Guided
US$ 595
Overview
Tour Operator Cycling Escapes
On this epic southern California Cycling Camp we bike Classic Climbs in 4 different mountain ranges: the Santa Monica Mountains; San Gabriel; Santa Ynez and San Rafael Mountains.
Classic Sierra Climbs
Tour Operator: Cycling Escapes
USA
5 days (Bike: 5 days)
285 mi (~57mi per day)
Avid cyclist
Big climbs, On-road
Supported
Prices from
US$ 695
Overview
Tour Operator Cycling Escapes
You don't have to travel to Italy or France to find big climbs with fantastic scenery! Climbing Camp Only.
The Southern Sierras tower above the California desert and their craggy peaks hide some of the longest and steepest climbs in North America. On this 5 day Cycling Camp we climb all the classic passes around Bishop, Big Pine, Independence and Lone Pine.
The climbs on this California Cycling Camp range from 8-22 miles with grades averaging 6-8% and sections of 9-17%. Each day we offer up one main climb with an optional second climb if you haven't had enough. Don't let the mileage fool you! These are big climbs.
Highlights
- Toughest CA Climbs
- Mount Whitney
- Mammoth Lakes
- Ancient Bristlecone Pines