Bicycling
Some of the finest year-round bicycling in the U.S. 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. See
below for information on taking your bike on the train. See
excursions for information on bike
tours.
The Santa Barbara County Bike Map is available
- request a free
copy at any bike shop in Santa Barbara County or download high-resolution pages from
Traffic Solutions.
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Bike
Rentals Listings marked with ** indicate partner in 2012 Promotions, see this page for information on packages and discounts. |
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| Isla Vista Bicycles | In Isla Vista near the University, 805-968-3338, email info@ivbikes.com | |
| Santa Barbara Bikes To-Go** | 805-617-3364. Rent high-end and competitive road bikes or hybrid bikes. Free delivery to hotel, residence or Amtrak station. | |
| Wheel Fun Rentals** | 805-966-2282. Rent a mountain bike, beach cruiser, tandem or 4-wheel surrey. | |
| 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. | |
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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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| Bike Santa Barbara | This website is dedicated to adventurers who want to explore Santa Barbara County by bicycle. Resources include do-it-yourself rides, info for touring cyclists, and more. | |
| Bicycle Tours | ||
| Adventure Company of Santa Barbara** | 805-965-1414 or 884-WAVE (9283). Adventure travel trips with a focus on experiencing the natural beauty of the surrounding area. | |
| I Bike Santa Barbara** | 805-705-7998 Single-day bike tours of Santa Barbara's beautiful wine country; includes transport, bike and helmet, knowledgeable guide, picnic lunch, wine tastings, and souvenir water bottle. | |
| 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 | 805-682-4699. Uptown Santa Barbara near the YMCA on Hitchcock. 805-685-6799. 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). | |
| Cranky's Bikes | 805-963-RIDE (7433) Independent bike shop in downtown Santa Barbara (1014 State Street). Variety of bikes, specialty items, bike building and wheel building. | |
| FasTrack Bicycles | 805-884-0210. Downtown on Canon Perdido Street. Also lists local club rides. | |
| Hazard's Cyclesport | 805-966-3787. On Anacapa Street two blocks from the beach. | |
| Isla Vista Bicycles | 805-968-3338. In Isla Vista near the University. | |
| Open Air Bicycles | 805-962-7000. On State Street near the Arlington Theatre. Family cycling equipment, full line of Giant bicycles. | |
| The Bike Stand | 805-845-4336 1213 State Street(above Anapamu). Classic bike components and urban fixed-gear bikes. | |
| True Flight Cycle Works | 805-845-7385. On Anacapa below Haley. | |
| Varsity Bike Shop | 805-968-4914. On Pardall in Isla Vista. | |
| Velo Pro Cyclery | 805-963-7775. Downtown at State and Ortega. 805-964-8355. In Old Town Goleta on Hollister Ave, | |
Taking your Bike on the TrainYou can bring your bike on some Amtrak Pacific Surfliner trains. However, some trains do not have bike racks or baggage cars that can accommodate bikes. Bicycle Clubs |
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| Echelon Santa Barbara | ||
| Goleta Valley Cycling Club | ||
| Santa Barbara BMX | ||
| UCSB Cycling Club | ||
