This tour is designed to immerse you in the heart of the great city of San Francisco and let you experience its beauty and charm from innumerable vantage points, both south and north of the iconic Golden Gate Bridge (which we will cycle across on Day 5!). With just one change of accommodations during the week (we stay the first four nights at the historic Inn on the Presidio, followed by two nights at the Tiburon Lodge), you'll have many relaxing mornings, afternoons and evenings before and after you've cycled the safest and best bicycle paths/routes that the City and Marin County have to offer. While most people think only "hills!" when San Francisco is mentioned -- and of course, there will be some -- our cycling routes have been chosen to stay at Bay level as much as possible and to climb and descend as gradually as possible when not. Read the Daily Itinerary descriptions below for a detailed accounting of where we'll ride and what we'll see. Whether you've never been to this great "City by the Bay" or you've visited before but never cycled it, you will experience it in the best way possible -- from the seat of your bike -- and never forget this fabulous week!

 Arrive in San Francisco for a 3:00pm check-in at the stunning Lodge at the Presidio,

located in the Presidio National Park, overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge. This historic lodge will be our home for the next four nights. If you’re renting an ebike from us, look for us in the parking lot and get your assigned bike fitted and adjusted perfectly for you. Then, gather in the lobby at 5:30pm to get acquainted with each other and we’ll walk next door to the urban chic, Dalida for dinner and a discussion of our plans and expectations for the week. Feeling adventurous? – download the Waymo app and take a driverless car from the airport to the hotel.

Experience the best of San Francisco by bike as we explore the city’s iconic waterfront, neighborhoods, and landmarks. Ride beneath the Golden Gate Bridge, explore historic Fort Point, cruise through the Presidio and Sea Cliff with stunning bay views, and enjoy lunch along the coast. Afterward, pedal the car-free paths of Golden Gate Park, visit the legendary Haight-Ashbury, admire the Painted Ladies in Alamo Square, and wind through the city’s famous hills with views of the Bay and Ghirardelli Square. This unforgettable ride captures San Francisco’s history, beauty, culture, and unique neighborhoods in one spectacular day.

Today’s adventure takes us from the historic docks of Fisherman’s Wharf to the tech

innovation hubs downtown that are shaping the future. We’ll visit the sea lions at Pier 39 before loading our bikes onto a scenic ferry to Angel Island. You’ll ride at your own pace on the island’s car-free perimeter road exploring museums, military ruins, and historic sites that reveal how the island helped defend San Francisco Bay through three wars. You’ll visit the immigration station where hundreds of thousands of Asian immigrants entered America in the early 20 th century, a place known as “The Ellis Island of the West.” Ferrying back to the city, we’ll ride through the modern financial district and SOMA, viewing architecture, parks and world-class public art installations. We’ll finish with a waterfront ride beneath the Bay Bridge and around Oracle Park before returning to our hotel.

Today’s ride takes you beyond the postcard views and into the vibrant neighborhoods where the diverse population of San Franciscans live. Explore the literary history of North Beach, the lanterned alleyways of Chinatown, and the city’s civic landmarks before riding the legendary Wiggle to Mission Dolores. Discover a hidden redwood forest, the powerful murals of the Mission, and the diverse communities that shape San Francisco’s identity. Continue through sunny Potrero Hill and historic Dogpatch to Pier 70, one of the West Coast’s best-preserved 19th-century shipyards and a fascinating reminder of San Francisco’s industrial past. Finish along the revitalized waterfront, experiencing the city’s evolution from working harbor to modern urban neighborhood.

Today we say good-bye to San Francisco and ride across the iconic Golden Gate

Bridge into the bucolic landscapes of Marin County. We’ll explore the Golden Gate

National Recreation Area, Fort Baker, and the picturesque waterfront town of Sausalito, where you’ll have time to relax and enjoy the views. From there, we’ll follow peaceful, car-free paths through wetlands, into the creative community of Mill Valley. We’ll ride through a magical redwood forest tucked into the hillside at the base of Mt. Tamalpais with homes that appear to be built in a redwood sky. With our e-bikes helping on the climbs, we’ll return to the coast and follow the car-free Old Tiburon Trail through Blackie’s Pasture to the town of Tiburon and our hotel for the next two nights.

Our final ride showcases the incredible diversity of Marin County — from sparkling

waterfronts and charming small towns to towering redwood forests. We’ll ride the

legendary Paradise Loop with sweeping views of San Francisco Bay, Angel Island, and the Marin hills before following quiet waterways into the storybook town of Ross. We’ll continue through bike paths and neighborhood lanes, with a stop at the Marin Museum of Bicycling, before refueling over a picnic lunch in the park. Our e-bikes will help us climb into the Mount Tamalpais Watershed, where we’ll finish on the spectacular, car-free Cross Marin Trail through Samuel P. Taylor Park’s majestic redwoods. The Sag vehicle will meet us for a relaxing ride back to Tiburon.

This morning, you’ll have breakfast on your own and check out of the hotel. You can

wander the shops and cafes of Tiburon, visit the small railroad museum (open 1pm-

4pm) and/or head to the airport or your next destination when you’re ready.