Cycle California!

Climbing Sonoma County

CALIFORNIA: Bike from Santa Rosa through wine country for the thrill of the hill and spectacular views.

The San Francisco Bay Area hills are iconic. High and rounded, they appear as lush, almost neon-green blankets of grass nourished by spring rains. They quickly transition to gold under the drying summer sun.

I’ve been enamored with the hills since I first moved to the Bay Area many years ago. The hills in summer, I thought, were as much representative of California’s “Golden State” moniker as the Gold Rush, the bridge, or the state’s favorite poppies.

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“Why We Ride” is the destination cycling guide for California and the Pacific Northwest.

RITUAL Film Fest announces 2025 Dates & Lineup

Firing off the line in March and rolling through April, the RITUAL Mountain Bike Film Festival has announced its dates and lineup for 2025. The festival will hit the big screens in 23 mountain towns across the U.S.

West coast venues include:

• March 29 Volcanic Theatre Pub, Bend, Oregon, (2 shows)
• April 1 McMenamins - The Mission, Portland, Oregon
• April 4 SIFF Cinema Downtown, Seattle, Washington
• April 8 Bing Crosby Theater, Spokane, Washington

See more venues across the country at Ritual Mountain Bike Film Tour

Expect a showcase of epic adventures, legendary lines, storytelling and amazing athletes in its second year. The two-hour show consists of two stroke-worthy segments and an intermission, featuring a dynamic mix of films ranging from 20-minute long-form stories to three-minute shred flicks rooted in adventure, inspiration and spectacular cinematography from both emerging and proven independent filmmakers.

About Ritual Mountain Bike Film Tour

After being shuttered during the pandemic, Ritual Mountain Bike Film Tour re-launched in Spring of 2024. The tour, founded by Chris Keig (Warren Miller / Fly Fishing Film Tour), Geoff Shaffer (Pearl Izumi) and Chad Melis (Turn It Up Media / REEB Cycles), features collections of industry-leading films from established and independent filmmakers on the big screen touring to roughly 70 venues in 2025 through a mix of twenty hosted and 50 planned licensed live events.

Century, Fun Rides & Races

February

2/23 Chilly Hilly: Bainbridge Island, WA. Ride the shore of Puget Sound and forested roads. A 33-mi or 21-mi route. cascade.org/chilly-hilly Hilly Chilly

Click for century, fun, or charity rides here!

MTB Rides, Cyclocross Races, Gravel Grinders

March

3/8 Shasta Gravel Hugger: Montague. 100 mi., Full Hug, 100 km (62 mi.) Half Hug, 34 mi. Handshake with views of Mt. Shasta. www.gravelhugger.com

Click for gravel events, mountain bike fun rides, cyclocross races here!