Please REGISTER for this tour if you plan to attend all or part. There is no limit on the number of participants, but it helps us plan and keep you informed. (click on REGISTER button on left side).
Address any questions to shumansteiner@gmail.com.
Solvang Sojourn 2025
October 17-24, 2025
Join friends from Western Wheelers who will gather in Paso Robles, Solvang, and Santa Barbara to explore riding in this great area of California. We will take advantage of the (usually) mild fall weather to explore the California Central Coast. Rides are appropriate for B through D riders, with several routes offered on most days. E-bikes are welcome on this tour and ideal for the longer climbs, but make sure you have a good understanding of your bike’s capabilities. We’ll enjoy some rolling roads through open country as well as some impressive climbs iconic to the area. Our rides in the Paso Robles area will explore some rural territory that we don’t have time to explore on our regular LDT weekend that visits the area.
This is primarily a hotel/base camp trip. There are no group fees for this trip. Your expenses will be only for your transportation, accommodations and meals. Happy hours are “pot luck”. We'll have optional group dinners on most nights. Rides are unsupported - no SAG. Some days have lunch purchase options and water availability, while on others you must carry your food and water.
There are rides scheduled on each day (8 days), however Monday, 10/20 is a transfer day to Solvang and the ride is a short afternoon jaunt. Participants are always welcome to take a day off or do a different ride than the one scheduled for that day. Some will come for the whole adventure, but many participants join for just part of the trip, coming for 2-4 days.
All rides are listed on the WWBC online ride schedule. For most of the rides there are several routes, which may have different starting locations. Most rides require driving 10-30 minutes to the start from our hotel! The first ride is 2 hours from Palo Alto on the driving route to Paso Robles. The start for the Gibraltar Road ride is in west Santa Barbara – 45 minutes from Solvang.
Please REGISTER if you plan to attend. Detailed logistics information will only be sent to registered participants! While there is no problem changing your plans or canceling, this will give us a better idea of who is coming and what dates they will be there. WWBC membership is always encouraged, but is not a strict requirement.
SEE ONLINE RIDE SCHEDULE FOR DETAILED RIDE INFORMATION!
Leaders:
Guy Shuman/Mindy Steiner
(shumansteiner@gmail.com or 650-704-0895)
2025 SCHEDULE
SEE ONLINE RIDE SCHEDULE FOR DETAILED RIDE INFORMATION!
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Ride
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Hotel Location
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Fri
10/17/25
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Eagle Mountain Loop (King City)
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Paso Robles (Drive to PR after riding)
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Sat
10/18/25
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Cholome to Choice Valley (Cholome)
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Paso Robles
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Sun
10/19/25
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Wildflower Routes (Creston)
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Paso Robles
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Mon
10/20/25
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Nojoqui Falls (Solvang)
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Solvang (Drive to Solvang before 1pm ride)
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Tues
10/21/25
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Foxen Loop (Solvang/Los Olivos/Los Alamos)
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Solvang
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Weds
10/22/25
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Mountain Drive/Gibraltar Road (Santa Barbara)
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Solvang
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Thurs
10/23/25
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Figueroa Mountain (Solvang or Los Olivos)
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Solvang
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Fri
10/24/25
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Jalama Beach (Solvang or Lompoc)
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Drive home after riding
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Recommended Hotels:
PASO ROBLES Arrive 10/17, depart 10/20 (check-out before riding)
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Adelaide Inn – Nice hotel with outdoor pool/spa. No breakfast – restaurant next door. Fall weekend hotel rates are expensive! Hotel has rooms blocked for Western Wheelers at a discounted rate ($204 plus tax for Fri/Sat – $114 for Sunday night). Must reserve by 9/12/25 to get discounted rate! Call hotel directly to get discounted rate.
1215 Ysabel Avenue
Paso Robles, California, 93446
Phone: 805-238-2770
https://adelaideinn.com/
Numerous other hotels available – check online…
SOLVANG Arrive 10/20, depart 10/24 (check-out before riding)
Vinland Hotel – walking distance to downtown. Nice outdoor pool/spa. No breakfast – restaurants in town. No special Western Wheelers discount as it is mid-week. Check website for Senior/AAA rates. (Note that quoted daily rates do not include $15 per night/per room resort fee.)
1455 Mission Drive
Solvang, California, 93463
Phone: 805-688-2018
https://www.vinlandhotelandlounge.com/
Numerous other hotels available – check online…
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