Biking Tours

GUIDED TOURS

Santa Cruz is home to some of the best mountain biking in the world. In fact, Mountain Bike magazine rated Santa Cruz one of the Top Five mountain bike riding destinations in the country. So...jump right into the finest riding around - no guesswork. Take a look at our tour selection below and give us a call!

Don't see what you need? Drop us a line and we'll gladly customize your outdoor experience in Santa Cruz.

The Cruz--
Not looking to grind your way up big hills and sweat 'till you can't stand it? Looking to see some of the most spectacular natural beauty that California has to offer? Then, you've found the right tour. Enjoy the splendor and scenery of the coastline with this gently rolling tour along the coastal bluffs of the Pacific. The ride follows the coast, with visits to several historic landmarks along the way. We'll also introduce you to the natives - human and animals!
Everything will be provided for you, including your bicycle rental and safety equipment. We'll finish off the tour with a great lunch overlooking the Pacific Ocean and some local wine tasting! So, bring your camera and your appetite … and we'll do the rest.

Tour Difficulty: Easy
Travel Time: 2 1/2 to 3 hours
Dress: Dress in layers: bike shorts preferable, windbreaker needed for morning tours.
Equipment: All equipment, lunch, and drinks provided! We'll gladly fax or email our menu for your selection.

The Rookie Mark--
New to mountain biking? Tired of trying to keep up with your "experienced" compadres? Then, this is the tour for you. At SCA we promote responsible mountain biking by teaching you the basic mechanics and safety steps needed for a successful mountain bike experience. This is truly Mountain Biking 101! The off-road adventure introduces core mountain biking skills, including safety, positioning, braking, shifting, vision, and trail conservation. Learn skills specific to mountain biking: Athletic Position, Brake Modulation, Center Line Control, and Gearing Pulling Focus.
Learning the technical riding skills is easy because it's all taught in a safe environment by our qualified instructors. We'll lead you through the basic drills first, then head off for a comfortable yet challenging ride. We guarantee you'll be raring to ride again after this tour. Bring your own bike or use one of ours; either way you'll have a great time!

Tour Difficulty: Easy/Moderate
Travel Time: 2 1/2 to 3 hours
Dress: Dress in layers: bike shorts preferable, windbreaker needed for morning tours.
Equipment: All equipment (if necessary), lunch, and drinks provided! We'll gladly fax or email our menu for your selection.

Surf and Turf--
Can't decide what you like most about Santa Cruz? The ocean or the mountains? Don't compromise! Enjoy a full day of activity with a surf lesson and an invigorating mountain bike adventure…of course, you can have lunch in between, too! We start you off in the morning with an introduction to surfing: you'll learn balance, surfing etiquette, and the proper way to catch a wave. Then we'll enjoy a great lunch and head off for a moderate ride in the mountains of Santa Cruz.

Sounds fun but a little too much for one day? Choose our weekend package and do one event per day over the weekend… and still have time to visit the world-famous Boardwalk!

Tour Difficulty: Easy/Moderate
Travel Time: Surf: 3 hours, Bike: 2 1/2 to 3 hours
Dress: Dress in layers: bike shorts preferable, windbreaker needed for morning tours.
Equipment: Surf equipment provided. Bicycle equipment provided, if needed. Lunch and drinks provided. We'll gladly fax or email our menu for your selection.

Anchors Away--
In mountain-biking terms "Anchors" are an affectionate moniker for your children - tying you down and keepin' you from the trails! We say, if you can't beat them, join' em! Get your family off the road, so to speak, and on into a shared adventure experience. The kids will actually thank you for it!
This tour will combine the excitement of biking and while sneaking in some educational stuff along the way. We won't tell your kids it's educational if you don't. :)

Let us make your visit to Santa Cruz a memorable with one of these great family rides. We have several variations to choose from: visits to historic and not-so-historic landmarks in Santa Cruz, train rides, exciting mystery destinations, and, of course, an excursion to the Santa Cruz Boardwalk! We also offer special packages that bring this area's top young skateboarders and bike riders with us to teach your kids some new skills.

Tour Difficulty: Easy
Travel Time: Depends on package chosen
Dress: Dress in layers: bike shorts preferable, windbreaker needed for morning tours.
Equipment: Equipment provided as needed. Lunch and beverages provided on certain tours. We'll gladly fax or email our menu for your selection.

The Fair Grunt--
Think you've got what it takes? This is the ride for you. We'll be showcasing some of the top names in the dirt world as they lead our expert rides. These rides are long and grueling and test your mettle on every aspect of your technical mountain bike skills. Killer climbs with treacherous descents await you, as you explore the best single tracks that Santa Cruz has to offer. We offer these exclusive rides on a reserved basis only. Call today to see when the next ride is scheduled and who the leader will be.

Tour Difficulty: Difficult
Travel Time: Long
Dress: You know what to wear!
Equipment: We expect you to bring your own, but we'll gladly provide you with any gear you may be missing if you need it. If you are traveling without your bike, a high-end rental can be arranged.
Food will be provided if you can stomach it.

Santa Cruz Downhill--
Come on! We all know it's true. The only reason we stand those *&#@#in uphill climbs is so we can go downhill! Now don't bother with the grunting, sweating and general unpleasantness of trudging uphill. We'll take you up to the top and you can enjoy a leisurely ride downhill. It may be leisurely but there are some bumps and hazards along the way so you'll have a great time.

Tour Difficulty: Easy to Moderate depending on your speed downhill!
Travel Time: Bike: 2 ½ - 3 hours
Dress: Bike gear preferable
Equipment: We'll provide the bikes, the transportation and the water to get the bugs out of your teeth.!



	GUIDED TOURS Santa Cruz is home to some of the best mountain biking in the world. In fact, Mountain Bike magazine rated Santa Cruz one of the Top Five mountain bike riding destinations in the country. So...jump right into the finest riding around - no guesswork. Take a look at our tour selection below and give us a call! Don't see what you need? Drop us a line and we'll gladly customize your outdoor experience in Santa Cruz. The Cruz-- Not looking to grind your way up big hills and sweat 'till you can't stand it? Looking to see some of the most spectacular natural beauty that California has to offer? Then, you've found the right tour. Enjoy the splendor and scenery of the coastline with this gently rolling tour along the coastal bluffs of the Pacific. The ride follows the coast, with visits to several historic landmarks along the way. We'll also introduce you to the natives - human and animals! Everything will be provided for you, including your bicycle rental and safety equipment. We'll finish off the tour with a great lunch overlooking the Pacific Ocean and some local wine tasting! So, bring your camera and your appetite … and we'll do the rest. Tour Difficulty: Easy Travel Time: 2 1/2 to 3 hours Dress: Dress in layers: bike shorts preferable, windbreaker needed for morning tours. Equipment: All equipment, lunch, and drinks provided! We'll gladly fax or email our menu for your selection. The Rookie Mark-- New to mountain biking? Tired of trying to keep up with your "experienced" compadres? Then, this is the tour for you. At SCA we promote responsible mountain biking by teaching you the basic mechanics and safety steps needed for a successful mountain bike experience. This is truly Mountain Biking 101! The off-road adventure introduces core mountain biking skills, including safety, positioning, braking, shifting, vision, and trail conservation. Learn skills specific to mountain biking: Athletic Position, Brake Modulation, Center Line Control, and Gearing Pulling Focus. Learning the technical riding skills is easy because it's all taught in a safe environment by our qualified instructors. We'll lead you through the basic drills first, then head off for a comfortable yet challenging ride. We guarantee you'll be raring to ride again after this tour. Bring your own bike or use one of ours; either way you'll have a great time! Tour Difficulty: Easy/Moderate Travel Time: 2 1/2 to 3 hours Dress: Dress in layers: bike shorts preferable, windbreaker needed for morning tours. Equipment: All equipment (if necessary), lunch, and drinks provided! We'll gladly fax or email our menu for your selection. Surf and Turf-- Can't decide what you like most about Santa Cruz? The ocean or the mountains? Don't compromise! Enjoy a full day of activity with a surf lesson and an invigorating mountain bike adventure…of course, you can have lunch in between, too! We start you off in the morning with an introduction to surfing: you'll learn balance, surfing etiquette, and the proper way to catch a wave. Then we'll enjoy a great lunch and head off for a moderate ride in the mountains of Santa Cruz. Sounds fun but a little too much for one day? Choose our weekend package and do one event per day over the weekend… and still have time to visit the world-famous Boardwalk! Tour Difficulty: Easy/Moderate Travel Time: Surf: 3 hours, Bike: 2 1/2 to 3 hours Dress: Dress in layers: bike shorts preferable, windbreaker needed for morning tours. Equipment: Surf equipment provided. Bicycle equipment provided, if needed. Lunch and drinks provided. We'll gladly fax or email our menu for your selection. Anchors Away-- In mountain-biking terms "Anchors" are an affectionate moniker for your children - tying you down and keepin' you from the trails! We say, if you can't beat them, join' em! Get your family off the road, so to speak, and on into a shared adventure experience. The kids will actually thank you for it! This tour will combine the excitement of biking and while sneaking in some educational stuff along the way. We won't tell your kids it's educational if you don't. :) Let us make your visit to Santa Cruz a memorable with one of these great family rides. We have several variations to choose from: visits to historic and not-so-historic landmarks in Santa Cruz, train rides, exciting mystery destinations, and, of course, an excursion to the Santa Cruz Boardwalk! We also offer special packages that bring this area's top young skateboarders and bike riders with us to teach your kids some new skills. Tour Difficulty: Easy Travel Time: Depends on package chosen Dress: Dress in layers: bike shorts preferable, windbreaker needed for morning tours. Equipment: Equipment provided as needed. Lunch and beverages provided on certain tours. We'll gladly fax or email our menu for your selection. The Fair Grunt-- Think you've got what it takes? This is the ride for you. We'll be showcasing some of the top names in the dirt world as they lead our expert rides. These rides are long and grueling and test your mettle on every aspect of your technical mountain bike skills. Killer climbs with treacherous descents await you, as you explore the best single tracks that Santa Cruz has to offer. We offer these exclusive rides on a reserved basis only. Call today to see when the next ride is scheduled and who the leader will be. Tour Difficulty: Difficult Travel Time: Long Dress: You know what to wear! Equipment: We expect you to bring your own, but we'll gladly provide you with any gear you may be missing if you need it. If you are traveling without your bike, a high-end rental can be arranged. Food will be provided if you can stomach it. Santa Cruz Downhill-- Come on! We all know it's true. The only reason we stand those *&#@#in uphill climbs is so we can go downhill! Now don't bother with the grunting, sweating and general unpleasantness of trudging uphill. We'll take you up to the top and you can enjoy a leisurely ride downhill. It may be leisurely but there are some bumps and hazards along the way so you'll have a great time. Tour Difficulty: Easy to Moderate depending on your speed downhill! Travel Time: Bike: 2 ½ - 3 hours Dress: Bike gear preferable Equipment: We'll provide the bikes, the transportation and the water to get the bugs out of your teeth.!