The “us” of Comova Cycling is really just me. My name is Steve Zavestoski. A lifelong cyclist and adventurer, in my 40s I burned out on road cycling culture and underwent a metamorphosis from stressed out wannabe competitive cyclist to joy-filled adventure cyclist.

After a decade of “dirt touring” and “mixed terrain riding”–what we now call bikepacking and gravel riding–friends who had joined me on adventures suggested I start a business to help others rediscover the joy, exhilaration, and sense of discovery that we all felt riding bikes as kids. That’s how Comova Cycling came to be.

After a few years balaancing my first career as an Environmental Studies professor with building Comova Cycling, I am now leaving academia behind to commit full-time to building, supporting and guiding custom cycling getaways and adventures.

You’ll work with me during every step in the planning and execution of your adventure–whether that’s a Lost Coast expedition or West County exploration from our base in Cazadero.

As a fourth generation Californian with a deep sense of connection to the diverse landscapes and cultural history of the state, it brings me great joy to share this beautiful place with you. And doing so by bicycle is the best way to truly immerse yourself in the coast, mountains and valleys, not to mention redwoods, rivers and vineyards, of this region.  

The best routes are like a good story. They have plots, sometimes with twists, that unfold in a way that makes you eager to see what’s on the next page or around the next turn. This is the philosophy underlying my passion for route planning. 

Regardless of the level of adventure you’re after, Comova is about creating cycling experiences that remind us why we ride–for the freedom and connection, for the solitude and companionship, for far flung exploration and for homecoming, and for the stories and memories that shape who we are.