Cycle Central Coast Cycling Routes

Where’s the fun in keeping these routes all to ourselves? Long and short rides, paved or gravel, gradual ascent or rolling hills, check out the Central Coast’s best routes below.

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Check out our route planning guide to find the right one for you.

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73.1 Miles
Big Sur

Paved

This route is in collaboration with the Arthritis Foundation and is a segment of their yearly California Coast Classic Bike Tour.
99.8 Miles
Cambria

Paved

This century route is all about endurance, but features plenty of fun Avila Beach stops to keep things interesting.
33.9 Miles
Cambria

Paved

This approximately 35-mile round-trip route goes from Cambria to Cayucos, a charming town on the Central Coast.
99.7 Miles
Avila Beach

Paved

This 101-mile route from Avila Beach to Cambria and back will allow you to earn your spots on the Central Coast.
46.6 Miles
Cambria

Paved

This 47-mile looping route mixes wine and culture with winding roads and challenging inclines—a few of a cyclist’s favorite things.
41.6 Miles
San Simeon

Paved

This 42-mile round-trip route goes from San Simeon to Cayucos, a charming town on the Central Coast.
33.8 Miles
Avila Beach

Paved

If you are a cyclist who also loves wine, venture out on the Edna Valley route and experience the best wines that Edna Valley has to offer!
107.3 Miles
Cambria

Gravel

The Heroic Route adds to the La Via Scalatore by taking in several sections of strade bianche to the east of Templeton and through the city of Paso Robles.
80.4 Miles
Cambria

Gravel

Scalatore is Italian for climber, and this route takes in all of the major strade bianche ascents featured in the Heroic ride without the all of the distance.
97.0 Miles
Cambria

Gravel

The NOVA Eroica long route presents a 97-mile adventure featuring three timed sections, built for the cyclist lured by the beauty of fatigue.
72.1 Miles
Cambria

Gravel

NOVA’s new shorter 72-mile option is, by all standards, still a formidable journey, following the original Santa Lucia Route.
36.2 Miles
Cambria

Gravel

The Piedras Blancas Route is a delightful taste test of the Eroica experience that is sure to lure you back for more.
72.8 Miles
Cambria

Gravel

The Santa Lucia route combines 56 miles of pavement and approximately 16 miles of gravel, totaling 72 miles of old-school effort.
69.2 Miles
Cambria

Paved

Heading from Cambria to Gorda and back, this 70-mile round-trip ride includes some of our favorite parks and trailheads along the way.
36.6 Miles
Cambria

Paved

As a sister route to the Santa Rosa Creek Route, this route completes the connection from Santa Rosa Creek to Highway 46 and back to Cambria.
133.2 Miles
Cambria

Paved

Take a detour off of Highway 1 for this high-flying ride into the mountains, past Lake Nacimiento and all the way to Big Sur.
38.1 Miles
Cambria

Paved

This route extends the Santa Rosa Creek Route all the way to Highway 46 for some meandering turns and challenging inclines.
72.1 Miles
Cambria

Paved

The 72-mile ride to Montaña de Oro and back is packed with natural wonders that will satisfy your adventurous spirit.
35.6 Miles
San Luis Obispo

Paved

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.
48.9 Miles
Avila Beach

Paved

This looping trail will take you from Avila Beach out to Oso Flaco Lake, stopping by some significant historic landmarks along the way.
37 Miles
San Simeon

Paved

From San Simeon to Ragged Point and back, this ride will take you on Highway 1 past notable landmarks, challenging hills, and stunning views.
29.9 Miles
Cambria

Gravel

This route heads from Cambria to San Simeon and features gravel riding, steep inclines, and a short unpaved section.
22.4 Miles
Cambria

Paved

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.
28.9 Miles
Avila Beach

Paved

This 28.9-mile ride begins at scenic Avila Beach Pier with a light trek on the Bob Jones Trail.
64.1 Miles
San Simeon

Paved

Named for the Silver Peak Wilderness that encompasses much of Highway 1, this route is designed to push you out of your comfort zone.

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We’re always looking for new places to ride and rides to share. If you know of a route on the Central Coast that’s not on our list, let us know.

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