Bike Tours and Rentals
Paso Robles bicycle outings engage families, experienced cyclists and first-time e-bikers alike. Routes here include both challenging mountain paths and flatter, paved excursions around town. Whatever direction your ride, you’ll find postcard-pretty scenery with every turn of the wheel.
Take a guided e-bike vineyard tour. Pedal a loop that pauses in Tin City for local beers. Watch the kids circle the pump track at Barney Schwartz Park. You can bring your own bike and explore, or work with outfitters who rent equipment and lead tours. Wherever you decide to ride, get ready to roll with these Paso Robles bike tour companies.
VineCycle Tours
VineCycle Tours offers guided electric bike tours with wine tastings at some of Paso's top vineyards, including JUSTIN, Castoro Cellars and Ancient Peaks. Each outing spotlights producers’ stories and sustainable practices. Some outings also involve one-of-a-kid experiences, like a stroll through barrel caves, a quick game of disc golf, access to food truck fare, or lunch from a Michelin-starred restaurant. Company owners Jeff and Melissa also customize private tours for groups of 4 to 12 guests.
Central Coast Bike Rental
Conveniently located at Paso Market Walk, Central Coast Bike Rental offers self-checkout bike rentals and delivery to Paso Robles, Templeton or Atascadero. Electric bikes make exploring Paso easy, and the team recommends routes that keep you within battery range while maximizing sightseeing and fun. Various loops pass by vineyards, climb hilly terrain, highlight historical sites and gardens, or swing by local businesses in the Tin City complex. Choose from standard pedal-powered road bikes or e-bikes geared to various settings, from fat-tire cycles to city cruisers to family-friendly e-bikes that carry passengers and cargo.
Cycling Routes
Cyclists planning a Paso Robles road biking excursion will find both challenging and rewarding options. Western Paso is more mountainous, with light traffic and lots of grand views. East of town, Paso Robles cycling routes tend to be flatter and itineraries highlight peaceful countryside. In a region that’s rich with wineries, you can easily build tasting stops into any pedal-powered tour. Here are a few top routes to try, each ranging from about 25 to 50 miles in length.
Chimney Rock Route
The Chimney Rock route starts at Downtown City Park, travels to the outskirts of Paso Robles, and loops through the rural hills west of town. You’ll pass a few small lakes and about 10 wineries along the way.
- Details: 32.7 miles, 2,756 feet of ascent
- Difficulty: Harder
- GPS route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/3477081
- Stop and sip: Dubost is a family-owned and operated producer in the historic Adelaide district west of Paso Robles. Swing by the straw bale-constructed tasting room for samples, and fuel up on wood-fired pizzas available most Saturdays and Sundays.
Peachy Canyon Route
After departing Downtown City Park and leaving town on Nacimiento Lake Drive, this popular Paso Robles bike route winds along Adelaida Road and Vineyard Drive before climbing Peachy Canyon on the return.
- Details: 27.5 miles, 2,448 feet of ascent
- Difficulty: Harder
- GPS route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/3477098
- Stop and sip: Named for the calcareous limestone soil that nurtures its Bordeaux, Rhone and Burgundy varietals, Calcareous Vineyard is a Paso Robles AVA gem. The hilltop tasting room here is set 1,500 feet above sea level, with views that are a reward for your uphill journey.
Willow Creek Route
The Willow Creek route starts in Downtown City Park, follows Nacimiento Lake Drive, and makes a long climb up Chimney Rock Road before wiggling back toward Peachy Canyon. Dense trees form a leafy canopy along a beautiful section of Vineyard and Willow Creek.
- Details: 42.2 miles, 3,501 feet of ascent
- Difficulty: Harder
- GPS route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/3483055
- Stop and sip: Ron Donati of Donati Family Vineyard grew up watching his Italian immigrant grandfather make wine for family dinners. Today, his team pours award-winning merlot, cabernet franc, grenache rose and more in a hospitality center just off Vineyard Drive and Highway 46 West.
Hog Canyon Route
From Downtown City Park, the nearly 50-mile Hog Canyon route crosses the Salinas River and follows the water north. Beyond Highway 46 East, riders loop along Hog Canyon Road, Ranchita Canyon Road and Cross Canyons Road before making a wide arc back to town.
- Details: 47.9 miles, 2,226 feet of ascent
- Difficulty: Harder
- GPS route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/3203895
- Stop and sip: A team of friends and Emmy-winning producers created Villa San-Juliette. Set along the Cholame Hills, the winery serves Bordeaux and Rhône varietals on a property known for its elegant Tuscan architecture and open-air patio.
Estrella Loop
The Estrella Loop is one of the less-challenging Paso Robles bike routes, covering about 35 miles from its Golden Hills Plaza starting point. The route passes by Barney Schwartz Park on its way out of town, briefly hugs the Estrella River after veering north, and skirts along several vineyard properties as it circles back to the plaza.
- Details: 34.8 miles, 1,239 feet of ascent
- Difficulty: Easier
- GPS route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/6601370
- Stop and sip: The Paso Robles location of Hearst Ranch Winery overlooks the Salinas River and surrounding hillsides laced with oak trees and grapevines. Olive trees and umbrellas shade the outdoor patio, and the team here will happily share the winery’s sustainability story while pouring wines.
Cycling Events
Tour of Paso
The Tour of Paso welcomes cyclists of all skill levels for 50- or 26-mile wine country routes followed by a lunch and celebration. Held at Niner Wine Estates, the annual Paso Robles bike ride raises funds for an impactful organization: Cancer Support Community – California Central Coast. This nonprofit provides free programs and services for San Luis Obispo County cancer patients, survivors, and their families.
The Bovine Classic
This spirited Paso Robles cycling festival is a multi-day adventure held on mixed-surface roads throughout Paso Robles wine country. Expect climbs, dust and plenty of excitement, whether you chose the Big Bovine (long), Happy Bovine (medium) or Baby Bovine (short) course. The gravel event includes prizes for all three routes as well as other special honors for riders. Bovine Classic proceeds benefit the Central Coast Concerned Mountain Bikers, a group that expands and maintains San Luis Obispo County trails.
Wildflower Century
For more than five decades, the Wildflower Century has taken participants on challenging rural routes through the ranches, vineyards and oak woodlands around Paso Robles. Riders start in Creston, 15 miles southeast of Paso, and follow multiple paths ranging from 35 to 80 miles. Hosted by the San Luis Obispo Bicycle Club and limited to 1,000 riders each year, the gathering raises funds for local charities and community organizations. Wildflower Century is not a timed race – it simply celebrates a shared love of cycling.
Mountain Biking Trails
A collection of rugged Paso Robles mountain biking trails might be one of the region’s best-kept secrets. The trails at Heritage Ranch, which is near Lake Nacimiento about 15 miles from downtown Paso, include loops and out-and-back options surrounded by nature. Most of the routes are two miles or less, with elevation changes under 500 feet. They range from low-key, relatively flat trails to single-track sections with quick climbs. Depending on where you ride, you might see bald eagles, elks and deer, plus plenty of oak trees, dry creek beds and scenic views.
The Pump Track at Barney Schwartz Park
Pick up some speed at Barney Schwartz Park, where a new pump track accommodates both beginners and intermediate riders. The small asphalt loop features connected rollers and banked turns that let bikers can ride continuously, without pedaling. Outlined by the same designers of the Tokyo Olympic Skatepark and the Vans Off the Wall Skatepark in Huntington Beach, it’s popular among youngsters on scooters and Strider bikes, too.
Bicycle Shops
Keith "K-Man" Schmidt raced professionally for five years prior to launching K-Man Cyclery in 1999. It's the go-to bicycle shop for Paso Robles locals, with a huge selection of road bikes, mountain bikes, kids' bikes, BMX models and commuter cycles, along with tires, tubes, helmets, clothing and all the gear you could need. Kman Cyclery Paso Robles is also a great place to ask about area routes and meet other bike enthusiasts. Across town, Cambria Bicycle Outfitters Paso Robles operates its main warehouse on Commerce Way. Shoppers can walk in for service and shopping. The bike store carries apparel, accessories, wheels and components, plus frames, forks, bikes and other gear by the biggest brands in cycling.
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