Bike Rides Stories

Northern CA

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  1. The fog bell at the wharf of the Angel Island Immigration Station on Angel Island State Park

    A National Historic Landmark: Angel Island Immigration Station

    Designated a National Historic Landmark in 1997, the Angel Island Immigration Station tells the story of the island’s past as the largest immigration station on the West Coast. The site spans 14 acres, with outdoor exhibits, picnic areas, and two museums.

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  2. Bicycle Angel Island Perimeter Road San Francisco Bay

    Cycle the Scenery & Historic Sites

    A bike ride is a fantastic way to take in the 360-degree panoramas you get on Angel Island. Perimeter Road is a car-free route that circumnavigates the island, allowing for plenty of scenic and historic stops.

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  3. Gulch to Lighthouse

    Get a taste of Santa Cruz’s greatest hits in one easy outing: peaceful Arana Gulch, the lively harbor, the iconic Walton Lighthouse, and sunny Seabright Beach. This short, family-friendly bike ride (or walk) packs in wildlife, ocean views, and plenty of classic coastal charm.

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  4. A group of friends walk a wide path surrounded by lots of trees and green grass in Heintz Open Space

    Heintz on Time

    There’s a marvelous hiking and biking route linking three South Bay parks, all within the urban environs of Los Gatos. This 4-mile loop in Heintz Open Space glows green after the rains.

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Southern CA

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  1. A woman on a wooden platform looks out to the sea stacks and the Pacific Ocean at MacKerricher Sate Park in Mendocino County

    The Magic of MacKerricher

    Headlands, wetlands, lakefront, and tide pools—MacKerricher State Park is one of Mendocino County’s coastal greatest hits. This wild stretch just north of Fort Bragg packs in miles of dramatic shoreline, an easy boardwalk ramble, and one of the best chances around to spot river otters slipping through a thriving estuary.

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  2. Redding Ironman Whiskeytown lake
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    New Year, New Goal: IRONMAN 70.3 Northern California

    2026 is off and running! And swimming. And biking. Don't get left behind! Commit to one of the upcoming year’s most exciting endurance events—IRONMAN 70.3 Northern California in Redding.

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    Fall for It All in Reno Tahoe

    The best kind of getaway? Less time on logistics, more time on memory-making. Jackpot! You’ve got Reno Tahoe.

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  4. Lake Nacimiento
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    Savor Summer in Paso Robles

    Ready for the “Great California Road Trip”? Keep it real and rolling in bucolic and beautiful Paso Robles. This down- to-earth destination has everything you need to enjoy the coolest experiences.

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