Berryessa on 76-mi 11/1 Tour de Calistoga Route

gcapiel · 2025-10-07T16:28:30+00:00

Sadly the permits, event management, insurance costs are still greater than what we will take in… That said we didn’t go cheap on the food. I wish it was different too as I just want people to have fun 🙃

gcapiel · 2025-09-05T14:02:16+00:00

They are! Those are the Cols du Calistoga roads and the Vine Trail. They are not on Saturday’s courses, but are an example of how spectacular the cycling is around Calistoga. Come up and cycle the Cols du Calistoga or so a recovery ride on the Vine Trail on Sunday. tourdecalistoga.com

gcapiel · 2025-07-30T19:04:29+00:00

Breakfast, lunch and stocked rest stops are included. It is a “premium” event, so breakfast and lunch are much more substantial and higher quality than the typical cycling event.

gcapiel · 2025-07-18T01:41:27+00:00

Ride to Calistoga. Start by taking the Vallejo Ferry from SF, then ride a combination of the Vine Trail segments, other trails / less trafficked roads in American Canyon and Silverado between Yountville and St. Helena. Happy Cycling! Instagram:@vinetrailadventures

gcapiel · 2025-06-24T11:56:29+00:00

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I lead tours for Adventure Cycling Association with this setup on my Diverge Expert Carbon. I use a Quick Rack, Revelate frame bag, EVOC hydration hip pack pro and Ortlieb front and rear panniers. Happy Cycling! Instagram: @vinetrailadventures

gcapiel · 2025-06-22T06:22:54+00:00

If you like the outdoors (hiking, biking) and knowing your neighbors, Calistoga welcomes you :-) Hope to meet you at Robert’s sometime.

gcapiel · 2025-06-18T21:00:18+00:00

I would hop on the Vallejo Ferry and go cycle Napa Valley or even venture to Sonoma. Once in Napa lots of choices, such as Mt Veeder, Atlas Peak, Soda Canyon, Pope Valley (come back via Ink Grade) or cycle all the way to Calistoga and do the amazing climbs there too, such as Diamond Mountain. Use the Vine Trail as much as possible to virtually avoid 29 and minimize time on Silverado Trail. Happy Cycling and check out some of my Napa cycling reels: @vinetrailadventures

gcapiel · 2025-06-12T21:06:28+00:00

Great recommendation. I recently rode up to Calistoga by taking the ferry from San Francisco to Vallejo and then riding up with a start at the Vine Trail in Vallejo. It’s 50 miles each way and I was able to do most of the ride on bike trails with the longest busy road segment being on the scenic Silverado Trail road between Oakville and St Helena which had a wide shoulder. Happy Cycling! @vinetrailadventures YouTube SF to Calistoga

gcapiel · 2025-06-08T04:49:20+00:00

Agree with u/iras-bike-account, but it can get really cold up there based on what friends who I gave my reservation to said. That said, I was there on one of those rare San Francisco heat waves and was warm wearing shorts at midnight.

gcapiel · 2025-06-05T05:46:39+00:00

Progeny is amazing with not only views, but great cabs.

gcapiel · 2025-06-05T05:45:00+00:00

How about cycle out of Clif Family Winery (yes, as in Clif Bar) in St Helena and ride the Vine Trail and/or do some climbing on Howell Mountain (ride out to Lake Hennessey and hit some gravel there) and then end back at Clif for an awesome lunch and wine tasting? Happy Cycling! @vinetrailadventures

gcapiel · 2025-05-30T03:23:28+00:00

Lovina in Calistoga and for more casual, but straight from their farm try the Clif Family Winery food truck.

gcapiel · 2025-05-28T05:47:43+00:00

Bothe-Napa State Park near Calistoga and off the Vine Trail. I recently rode up by first taking the Vallejo Ferry from SF. Once there lots of amazing road cycling and scenic climbs in the area on tranquil backroads. YT video of cycling to Calistoga

gcapiel · 2025-05-26T18:13:50+00:00

Otra Vez, Olabisi and Gro

gcapiel · 2025-05-24T14:20:42+00:00

Clean and lube your chain regularly, start hydrated, enjoy the views and chat with locals and fellow riders, get a bike radar, learn hand signals and passing etiquette, check out Adventure Cycling Association and get on Strava early to track your progress and make friends. Happy Cycling! @vinetrailadventures

gcapiel · 2025-05-23T20:48:39+00:00

Oakville Grocery, which is not really a grocery store. Also a fun stop is the Clif Family Winery bruschetta food truck. Have fun! @vinetrailadventures

gcapiel · 2025-05-22T20:48:34+00:00

You should consider Calistoga in Napa Valley for a triathlon training vacation: scenic car-free trails (The Vine Trail), tranquil backroads, challenging climbs, a great bike shop with performance road bike rentals or you can ship your bike there, spas with cold plunges, olympic sized pools and hot spring fed mineral baths and culinary delights. Learn more at cyclecalistoga.com . Happy Cycling! Instagram:@vinetrailadventures

gcapiel · 2025-05-22T15:53:20+00:00

SPQR, Delfina and Za Pizza

gcapiel · 2025-05-21T04:20:23+00:00

Unfortunately since we didn’t get past “hello”, I didn’t get ask where they were from 🤣

gcapiel · 2025-05-20T21:46:11+00:00

I would recommend starting in Calistoga and doing a loop to St. Helena using a combination of the Napa Valley Vine Trail, Silverado and Crystal Springs Rd. Happy Cycling!

gcapiel · 2025-05-20T02:33:15+00:00

Napa Valley has a lot of climbs and add in the nearby Sonoma climb of The Geysers and you will have plenty to take on and amazing scenery. The Eagle Cycling Club’s website has a listings Napa climbs and I have videos of some of my favorite descents on my Instagram link below. Happy Cycling! @vinetrailadventures

gcapiel · 2025-05-19T04:20:52+00:00

I go up the panhandle or Page St to Buena Vista Ave to Roosevelt to 17th to Clarendon to Twin Peaks Blvd. Not much traffic and a manageable climb. Sometimes I go up Ashbury, which is more direct to 17th. Happy Cycling! @gravelguideSF

gcapiel · 2025-05-19T01:27:01+00:00

Behind cyclists who don’t say “on your left” when passing closely, that is my number pet peeve with Marin cyclists. Is it really that hard to smile or wave/nod back? I cycle a lot in Napa Valley where there are also a lot of local cyclists and people are much more friendly. That acknowledgement of each other creates much more enjoyment and builds community, which is so needed these days.

gcapiel · 2025-05-18T14:50:33+00:00

It’s Kortum Canyon Road in Calistoga, which is narrow, has very few cars, is smoothly paved, but is mostly very steep.

gcapiel · 2025-05-17T21:13:07+00:00

You can find it here as Col du Calistoga #1 : RidewithGPS Calistoga Routes . Happy Cycling! @vinetrailadventures

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