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Tin City Loop: Top 5 Paso Robles Bike Rides
It all begins with an idea.
If you find yourself on this page looking for some great cycling routes with less vehicle traffic in Paso Robles, you’re in the right spot! We have some amazing back roads to bike and experience the Central Coast. Rent a bike from us or ride your own.
Tin City Loop.
This route is on the south side of Paso Robles with a nice dip into rolling vineyards, the western town of Templeton and rounds out by hitting one of the hippest spots around at Tin City.
Mileage: 17 miles / 27 Km
Description: Rolling back roads of vineyards and oaks, historic western town
Road Type: Paved (1 mile hard pack dirt road)
Elevation Gain: rolling hills with an elevation of 768 ft elevation
Bike Types: Road / Electric Bike
Seasons: Fall, Winter, and Spring
Tips for the Day:
Bring layers and gloves (depending on the season)
Sunscreen!!!
Think about bringing lunch on your ride by picking up sandwiches or salads from Red Scooter Deli (Local tip: order online ahead of time) or eat at Pig Iron in Templeton
Google has offline maps that you can download so you can always know where you are
Try and make reservations for the first two spots you visit
Itinerary:
9:30 AM
Start off with a cup of coffee from Joebella Coffee or Spearhead Coffee. Head out of town on Vine st. After 1st st take the next right onto Kiler Canyon rd.
10:00 AM
We recommend making a reservation at Kiler Ridge Olive Farm. This hidden gem is just outside of town and has some amazing views. It does have a dirt road driveway past the gate. Take it nice an slow
11:15 AM
Hit the road for wine at Ecluse Wines, Fratelli Perata or Hope Family Wines. Feel free to eat lunch here if you brought it—and it’s allowed (some wineries don’t allow outside food). Alternatively, you could also eat lunch at your next stop. There are options to eat at a winery restaurant or picnic.
12:30 PM
After taking in some great views you find yourself alongside Highway 46 West (huge shoulder) cruising past several large wineries and rolling hills for about a mile. You will see Peachy Canyon Winery on your left with a huge white adirondack chair. Turn Left onto Bethel Road and follow this for 1.8 Miles. On this route you have a couple really great wineries to choose from, Peachy Canyon, Castoro (Organic and has a disc golf course which you can borrow/buy discs), Bethel Road Distillery
2:00 PM
Step back in time with our local little western town of Templeton. Eat at the Pig Iron Or Jacks Bar and Grill or just cruise the streets on your way to Tin City
3:00 PM Ride to Tin City via Ramada Dr. Tin City has over 44 different business with plenty of wineries, distilleries, breweries, sheep's milk ice cream, even homemade pasta and a Michelin Star rate restaurant. Some call outs Hubba, Nicora and Jacob Toft Wines.
4:30 PM
Head back to town on Ramada Drive to connect with Vine st to Paso. Lock the bikes back up and get something to eat at the Paso Wine Merchant inside the Paso Marketwalk.
Peachy Canyon Loop: Top 5 Paso Robles Bike Rides
It all begins with an idea.
If you find yourself on this page looking for some great cycling routes with less vehicle traffic in Paso Robles, you’re in the right spot! We have some amazing back roads to bike and experience the Central Coast. Rent an electric bike from us or ride your own.
Peachy Canyon Loop.
This route is on the west side of Paso Robles and has plenty of wineries along the way, as well as massive oaks trees and shade for summer riding. Note: This route should be ridden in a specific direction (as shown in the route link).
Mileage: 24.8mi
Description: Shady Canyons and Vineyards
Road Type: Paved with 1.5 miles on semi smooth dirt road
Elevation Gain: Gradual gain of 1047ft
Bike Types: Road / Electric Bike
Tips for the Day:
Bring layers and gloves (depending on the season)
Sunscreen!!!
Think about bringing lunch on your ride by picking up sandwiches or salads from Red Scooter Deli (Local tip: order online ahead of time)
Google has offline maps that you can download so you can always know where you are
Try and make reservations for the first two spots you visit
Itinerary:
9:00 AM
Start off downtown with a cup of coffee from Joebella Coffee or Spearhead Coffee. Head out of town on Vine Street to take in some of our classic victorians until you hit Kiler Canyon Rd.
10:00 AM
We recommend making a reservation at Kiler Ridge Olive Farm. This hidden gem is just outside of town and has some amazing views.
11:15 AM
Hit the road for wine at Ecluse Wines, Fratelli Perata or Hope Family Wines. Feel free to eat lunch here if you brought it—and it’s allowed (some wineries don’t allow outside food). Alternatively, you could also eat lunch at your next stop. There are options to eat at a winery restaurant or picnic.
12:30 PM
After taking in some great views you find yourself alongside Highway 46 West (huge shoulder) cruising past several large wineries and rolling hills.
Turn right on Oakdale Rd until you reach Willow Creek/Las Tablas Rd. This stretch of road has been recently paved, is shaded with large oak trees, and has minimal car traffic. The road will T into Peachy Canyon Rd—if you want lunch, you could easily detour to Opolo Winery, or bring your own picnic to Hammer Sky Winery or Brecon by going left. Keep on your route by going right. Lots of wineries around here, and you will want to take a break!
2:00 PM
Start the best part of the loop. There is a small incline, but once you reach the top, you have miles of easy downhill back into town. Peachy Canyon Rd. has some amazing wineries we recommend—Villa Creek, Law, Six Mile Bridge, Nenow Family Wines and Calcareous, to name a few.
East Paso Loop: Top 5 Paso Robles Bike Rides
It all begins with an idea.
If you find yourself on this page looking for some great cycling routes with less vehicle traffic in Paso Robles, you’re in the right spot! We have some amazing back roads to bike and experience the Central Coast. Rent an electric bike from us or ride your own. This route is on the east side of Paso Robles with lots of amazing views and rolling hills planted with vineyards.
East Paso Loop
Mileage: 24 mi
Description: Sun drenched rolling Vineyards
Road Type: Paved
Elevation Gain: Gradual gain of 482 ft
Bike Types: Road / Electric Bike
Seasons to Ride: Fall, Winter and Spring (Very hot ride in Summer)
Tips for the Day:
Bring layers and gloves (depending on the season)
Sunscreen!!!
Book lunch at Cass Winery if you can otherwise, Think about bringing lunch on your ride by picking up sandwiches or salads from Red Scooter Deli (Local tip: order online ahead of time)
Google has offline maps that you can download so you can always know where you are
Try and make reservations for the first two spots you visit
Itinerary:
9:00 AM
Start off downtown with a cup of coffee from Joebella Coffee or Spearhead Coffee. Head out of town on 13th st. After crossing the bridge take a quick right onto our short riverwalk bike path. Follow it as it turns into Navajo Ave and ride it across River Rd. till you connect with the Centennial Park Bike path. The bike path T’s into Creston rd. Follow that for a minute or tow till you turn left on Niblick. This will become linnes rd. Note: you could also just stick to 13th until it turns into creston. The route above is more scenic.
10:00 AM
We recommend making a reservation at Dresser Winery . This hidden gem is just outside of town.
Stop by Sculpterra Winery for an amazing walk through their outdoor sculpture gardens.
11:30 AM
Hit the road for wine/lunch at Cass Winery or for something different check out the organic Wind Rose Farm. Both have a lot to offer and interesting aspects to behold.
1:30 PM
After a great lunch jump back on your bike for a slight hill climb on Geneso Rd. and back down again to meet Union Rd. We recommend Rails Nap, Pear Valley or Steinbeck.
Once you wrap up visiting along union rd you can basically ride it all the way back to 13th st. IF you are hungry on the way back for a milkshake maybe stop by Bronco Burger
North County History Tour: Top 5 Paso Robles Bike Rides
It all begins with an idea.
If you find yourself on this page looking for some great cycling routes with less vehicle traffic in Paso Robles, you’re in the right spot! We have some amazing back roads to bike and experience the Central Coast. Rent an electric bike from us or ride your own.
North County History Tour
This route is on the north east side of Paso Robles with lots of amazing views, historical points of interest, museums and rolling hills planted with vineyards and pastures with plenty of livestock. This part of Paso and San Miguel are an amazing way to experience the past of the area.
Mileage: 32.7 miles / 52.62 kilometers
Description: Sun drenched rolling Vineyards with historical points of interest and museums
Road Type: Paved
Elevation Gain: Gradual gain of 571 ft elevation
Bike Types: Road / Electric Bike
Seasons: Fall, Winter, and Spring
Tips for the Day:
Bring layers and gloves (depending on the season)
Sunscreen!!!
Think about bringing lunch on your ride by picking up sandwiches or salads from Red Scooter Deli (Local tip: order online ahead of time) or eat at Taco Mafia in San Miguel
Google has offline maps that you can download so you can always know where you are
Try and make reservations for the first two spots you visit
Itinerary:
9:00 AM
Start off with a cup of coffee from Joebella Coffee or Spearhead Coffee. Head out of town on 13th st. After crossing the bridge take a left onto Union rd. Then another left on River Rd. You’ll be on River Rd for a mile till you come to a T-intersection with River Oaks Dr. Take a right on River Oaks Dr. with a quick burner of a hill. You will ride by a an elementary school and through a suburb of Paso until you come to a four way stop with Buena Vista Dr. Take a left on Buena Vista Dr. you will hit a couple 90 degree turns and then pass Cali Paso Hotel. After a couple more 90 degree trunks you will T into Airport Rd. Take a left for a half mile to get to Estrella Adobe Church.
9:30 AM
Head south on airport rd. If you didn’t have coffee earlier or want a fun stop for a quick bite swing by the airport to Joe's One-Niner Diner. Afterwards head back on Airport rd. then take a left on Dry Creek rd. to find one of our best kept secrets of a museum known as the Estrella Warbirds Museum(Open Thur-Sun 10:00 - 4:00 PM). They have an amazing collection of retired military aircraft and vehicles plus a private car collection in conjunction with the museum. Once a month you can even ride in one of the restored aircraft!!!!
11:00 AM
Hit the road and start heading towards San Miguel. Head east on Dry Creek road until you come to the intersection with Jardin Rd. Take a left on Jardine and follow it north until it turners into Estrella road headed west. Along the way if you want to taste some wine check out Graveyard or Riverstar Vineyards. Estrella Rd. will T intersect with N. River Rd. Take this all the way into the town of San Miguel. Depending on how hungry you are head to Taco Mafia once River Rd turns into 14th st. it will be on the left at 14th and L st.
12:30 PM
After a great lunch jump back on your bike for a quick ride to down Mission st to check out Mission San Miguel established in 1797 or check out the other hidden gem the Rios Caledonia Adobe(Open Fri-Sun 12:00-3:00 pm). Both are great places to explore and understand an bygone era.
2:00 PM
Once you wrap up visiting San Miguel for its history retrace your route back to River Rd. You will take this all the back into Paso. Along the way if you are interested in another wine stop check out Locatelli or Hearst Winery.
