Bike Edna Valley
Just south of SLO lies one of the best winery areas in all of California for cycling, the Edna Valley. There is bike path access from the Amtrak train station heading south to the edge of town, and then the fun begins. Several loops are possible, with everything from a moderately easy 13 mile loop with very few hills to a longer 29 mile loop that has several interesting out and back additional options. Every option is a scenic delight, with hills rising all around the valley and vineyards or ranches lining the roads.
If you like to taste wine, there are numerous tasting rooms in the Edna Valley, and many even have bike racks! Old Edna Café near the corner of Price Canyon Road and Hwy 227 is a very popular stop for local cyclists. They have great coffee, a wonderful deli and very scenic grounds. Many of the wineries also have picnic items for sale and delightful picnic areas. Even if you don’t want to taste wine while riding, Edna Valley is the perfect place for a great bicycle ride right out of SLO.
For a detailed map of “Edna Valley Wineries By Bike” and suggested routes, click here.
For more bike rides or a detailed version of this ride, see Bike.
For more information on the wineries in the Edna Valley, check out the San Luis Obispo Vintners and Growers Association website.
For individual, small or large group biking wine tours, visit Central Coast Outdoors.