bon Footprint
Bicycling
Some of the finest year-round bicycling in the United States is
available on and off road in the Santa Barbara area. Well-marked
bike paths not only cover the waterfront, but extend west to Goleta
and the University of California, Santa Barbara campus. See
How to be Car Free
for some suggestions and itineraries. Some bicycle services even
offer delivery and pickup at your hotel. For a personal story of a
biking vacation, see
People are
Talking. For information about bringing a bike on Amtrak trains
coming to Santa Barbara, see
Amtrak - Bring your Bicycle Onboard.
Amgen Tour of California
in Santa Barbara County in 2008! Stage Five Time Trials in
Solvang on Friday, February 22, 2008; Stage Six Start in Santa
Barbara on Saturday February 23, 2008. The world's
top professional teams compete over an eight-day, 700-mile race
starting with a Prologue in Palo Alto on February 17, and ending in
a finish in Pasadena on February 24. For more information, go to the
Solvang Tour of CA site, the
Santa Barbara Tour
of CA site, or see
Amgen Tour of California.
The
new Santa Barbara County Bike Map is now available. Request a free
copy or download high-resolution pages from
Traffic Solutions.
| Bike Rentals | ||
| Wheel Fun Rentals | 805-966-2282. Rent a mountain bike, beach cruiser, tandem or 4-wheel surrey. | |
| Isla Vista Bicycle Boutique | In Isla Vista near the University, 805-968-3338, email info@ivbikes.com | |
| Open Air Bicycles | 805-962-7000, email info@openairbicycles.com. Rent a road bike by the day or week. | |
| Wine Country Cycling | 888-557-8687, bike rentals in Santa Ynez Valley wine country. Also see Excursions and Tours. | |
| Other Rentals | ||
| Segway of Santa Barbara | 805-963-7672. Rent a segway (stand-up electric motorized transportation) | |
| Bicycle Advocacy & Information | ||
| Commuter Bicycles | Advocating cycling as a true replacement for automobile use. Focusing on effective, all weather, transportation cycles. | |
|
Santa Barbara Bicycle Coalition
Download bike tours inspired by the film "Sideways" from the Santa Barbara Bicycle Coalition website here. |
An advocacy and resource organization that promotes bicycling for safe
transportation and recreation in Santa Barbara County. Bike Rides: Each of these rides has a route sheet, map, and description of its features. The rides show off tourist attractions as well as local bicycling facilities and various neighborhoods. They all start and end at the DoubleTree Resort downtown at the beach, but you can pick them up anywhere along the route.
Channel Drive 4.8 miles |
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| Bicycle Outfitters | ||
| Adventure Company of Santa Barbara | 805-898-0671 or 888-773-3239. Adventure travel trips with a focus on experiencing the natural beauty of the surrounding area. | |
| Pedal & Paddle of Santa Barbara | 805-687-2912. Since 1992 (owner-operated) offering customized individual and group kayaking, biking and walking tours in the Santa Barbara area. | |
| Santa Barbara Scenic Bike Tours | 805-729-2092. Five-day tours of the area (Santa Barbara, Ventura, Ojai, Solvang, Los Olivos), fully supported, lodging and meals included. | |
| Bicycle Shops - Bikes, Gear, Clothing, Maps & More... | ||
| Bicycle Bob's | 805-685-6799. Uptown Santa Barbara near the YMCA on Hitchcock, 805-682-4699, or in Goleta at the K-Mart Center, Storke & Hollister. | |
| Commuter Bicycles | 805-569-5381. Specializing in Ultra light transportation bicycles, fully equipped internal geared bikes (no derailleurs), electric bikes, shaft-drive bicycles (chainless). | |
| FasTrack Bicycles | 805-884-0210. Downtown on Canon Perdido Street. Also lists local club rides. | |
| Hazard's Cyclesport | 805-966-3787. Downtown on Chapala Street across from Paseo Nuevo Mall. | |
| Isla Vista Bicycle Boutique | 805-968-3338. In Isla Vista near the University. | |
| Open Air Bicycles | (805) 962-7000. On lower Chapala Street near the Amtrak station. | |
| Santa Barbara Electric Bicycle Company | (805) 275-2335 or toll free: 866-675-7792. A variety of electric bikes. Downtown at 630 Anacapa Street. | |
| Velo Pro Cyclery | Downtown at State and Ortega, 805-963-7775. or in Old Town Goleta on Hollister Ave, 964-8355. | |
| Bicycle Clubs | ||
| Echelon Santa Barbara | ||
| Goleta Valley Cycling Club | ||
| Santa Barbara BMX | ||
| UCSB Cycling Club | ||
