# Cycle Central Coast: Cycling Routes Along California's Central Coast

> California’s Central Coast boasts miles of world\-renowned cycling routes for every level of athlete\.

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## Posts
- [Best Routes for a Workout on California’s Central Coast](https://cyclecentralcoast.com/blog/best-routes-for-a-workout-on-californias-central-coast/)
- [Win a Spot in the 2026 California Coast Classic Bike Tour\!](https://cyclecentralcoast.com/blog/win-a-spot-in-the-california-coast-classic-bike-tour/)
- [Why Cypress Mountain Is Central the Coast’s Hidden Challenge](https://cyclecentralcoast.com/blog/why-cypress-mountain-is-central-coasts-hidden-challenge/): The Central Coast doesn’t just offer routes—it creates unforgettable riding experiences, and fall is a perfect time of year to soak it all in\.
- [Autumn on Two Wheels: Unforgettable Fall Rides on the Central Coast](https://cyclecentralcoast.com/blog/autumn-on-two-wheels-unforgettable-fall-rides-on-the-central-coast/): The Central Coast doesn’t just offer routes—it creates unforgettable riding experiences, and fall is a perfect time of year to soak it all in\.
- [Ride the Central Coast: A Three\-Day Adventure Itinerary for Cyclists](https://cyclecentralcoast.com/blog/ride-the-central-coast-a-three-day-adventure-itinerary-for-cyclists/): Whether you’re rolling light and fast or packing for a multi\-day experience, this ride is built to inspire\.

## Routes
- [Santa Rosa Creek Route](https://cyclecentralcoast.com/routes/santa-rosa-creek-route/): This 22\-mile out\-and\-back route heads inland from Cambria, stopping at a couple of local farms and one of Cambria’s estate vineyards\.
- [Oso Flaco Lake Route](https://cyclecentralcoast.com/routes/oso-flaco-lake-route/): This looping trail will take you from Avila Beach out to Oso Flaco Lake, stopping by some significant historic landmarks along the way\.
- [Morro Rock Descent](https://cyclecentralcoast.com/routes/morro-rock-descent/): This 35\.6\-mile, city\-to\-city loop gives you every flavor of grit, gradient, and grind across fresh bike paths and battle\-tested roads as you adventure from San Luis Obispo to Morro Bay and back\.
- [Montaña de Oro Route](https://cyclecentralcoast.com/routes/montana-de-oro-route/): The 72\-mile ride to Montaña de Oro and back is packed with natural wonders that will satisfy your adventurous spirit\.
- [Highway 46 Route](https://cyclecentralcoast.com/routes/highway-46-route/): This route extends the Santa Rosa Creek Route all the way to Highway 46 for some meandering turns and challenging inclines\.

## Events
- [California Coast Classic 2026](https://cyclecentralcoast.com/event/california-coast-classic-2026/): The California Coast Classic Bike Tour on the Central Coast is one of the biggest annual cycling events on the West Coast\. Raising funds for the Arthritis Foundation, the Tour kicks off in September, taking 250 participants on an epic ride that spans 525 miles along the iconic coastal Highway 1 over eight days\.
- [The Bovine Classic 2026](https://cyclecentralcoast.com/event/the-bovine-classic-2026/): Saddle up for the fifth year of the Central Coast’s most seriously unserious gravel cycling experience\. The Bovine Classic delivers a full weekend of rides across multiple routes through Atascadero and Paso Robles\. Experience this tasty slice of gravel cycling adventure—now beefed up with even more action across the whole weekend\!

Event details are subject to change\.
- [2026 Lighthouse Century Presented by SLOBC](https://cyclecentralcoast.com/event/lighthouse-century-2026/): The Lighthouse Century is a group cycling event held in the last week of September\. It brings cyclists together to sweat it out on miles of routes, paired with brilliant oceanside views and lush, rolling inland hills on the Central Coast\.

Event details are subject to change\.
- [The Central Coast Classico 2026](https://cyclecentralcoast.com/event/the-central-coast-classico-2026/): Saddle up for a weekend of world\-class riding along one of California’s most spectacular coastlines at the Central Coast Classico\. This three\-day cycling festival brings riders to Cambria for scenic routes, mixed terrain, and the laid\-back spirit of the Central Coast\.
- [2025 SLOBC Lighthouse Century by SLOBC](https://cyclecentralcoast.com/event/lighthouse-century-2025/): The Lighthouse Century is a three\-route cycling event that explores Highway 1 between the starting point in Morro Bay and the Piedras Blancas Light Station\.

Event details are subject to change\.

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