Edge of the Continent Tour

Lost Coast and Redwood Giants to the Sonoma Coast 

  • All-inclusive Adventure Cycling Tour
  • Starting at $1,600
  • Contact us for custom trip dates

Ready for a Cycling Adventure?

The Lost Coast is the most remote part of the entire California Coast. The famous Pacific Coast Highway had to be built inland to go around the rugged contours and steep coastal mountains. Not only will you ride the only paved segment of the Lost Coast on this trip, you’ll also cruise through some of the last remaining old growth redwoods, along the Eel River, and back over the coast range to rejoin the Pacific Coast Highway.

With Comova’s support you can ride these remote corners of California without worrying about mechanicals, whether you can get a cell signal, or where to find water. We’ll transport you to the start in Ferndale and then shuttle your luggage each day so you can ride keep your ride light and your focus on the challenging terrain.

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Accommodations

From a Farm Stay in Ferndale to a river view home in Miranda and a redwood retreat in Fort Bragg, all of your accommodations will be comfortable and take advantage of the beautiful locations we’ll be riding through.

Food

After bonding over the experience of tackling challenging rides, we’ll share hearty home-cooked dinners together to refuel for the next day. Breakfast will include options ranging from oatmeal, eggs and pancakes to fruit, cereal and yogurt. Ride nutrition will be provided as well as lunch on days with no services.

Bike Options

Sure, you could ride a skinny tire road bike, but wider tires at lower pressure will be much more forgiving on the rough pavement and occasional gravel. Our VAAST A/1 gravel bikes are available for rent with 38mm GravelKing slicks or 37mm WTB Riddler tubeless tires.

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Details

Cost:
$1,600 per person (double occupancy); $300 supplement for a private room
What’s included:
  • 4 nights accommodations (double occupancy)
  • 4 full-day rides plus optional shorter arrival day ride
  • All routes, route details, GPX files, and pre-ride briefings
  • Four dinners; all breakfasts; ride nutrition
  • Mechanical support (including bike build and breakdown)
  • Professional ride guide on main routes + vehicle support
What’s not included:
  • Transportation to/from Comova (available as add-on)
  • Wine, beer and other post-ride drinks
  • Lunches and other optional mid-ride purchases
  • Bike rental

Logistcs

Getting to Comova
  • Driving: times: 1 3/4 hours from San Francisco and East Bay; 2 1/4 hours from South Bay
  • Flying: Transportation available from SFO, OAK and STS (Santa Rosa) airports
Arrival
  • Arrive by 12pm on Day 1
  • At 1pm we will shuttle to Ferndale (4 hour drive)
Departure
  • Our last ride will finish at Comova at around 6pm
  • If you have driven yourself then your car will be waiting for you and you can depart at your convenience
  • Guests requiring a shuttle will need to book a spot at Comova or local motel
  • We will shuttle you to your airport or other destination after 6pm on Day 5

Itinerary*

Day 1

We’ll gather at Comova and begin our shuttle up to Ferndale at 1pm. After arriving at the Farm Stay you’ll have an opportunity to stretch your legs out on ashort spin before dinner. During dinner we’ll discuss logistics for the trip and hold a pre-ride briefing for the next day’s route.

Day 2

Today is a day to get settled in and test the legs. While only 35 miles, the main route throws over 3,500′ of climbing at you with about a third of it on a beautiful gravel road along Bear River Ridge. At the end of Bear River Ridge, the 2,000′ you’ll drop over the next six miles into Ferndale will give you a good idea of the climb you’ll face at the start of Day 3.

Day 3

We’ll pack up in the morning as today is truly the start of the tour. You’ll cover 87 miles and 8,700′ of climbing on the way to the Lost Coast, through Petrolia and Honeydew, over Panther Gap, and finally down the Avenue of the Giants. The scenery is stunning. The riding is challenging. But don’t worry. With SAG support you’ll have the option to shorten your ride in any number of ways by taking a lift up the road at the start, skipping the big Panther Gap climb, or cutting out the inland traverse from the coast to Honeydew. Dinner and a comfortable bed in Miranda will be well-earned.

Day 4

We’ll need to get back across the Coast Range today, which means more climbing. But compared to yesterday, today’s main climb of 1,700′ at an average of 5% will feel easy. A second modest climb is followed by a descent to the coast and some very fun rollers down the coast into Fort Bragg. We’ll take a gentle gravel road into Refuge at Pudding Creek, our accommodations for the night. 

 

Day 5

Big Sur is perhaps the most famous stretch of the California Coast, but our ride today is arguably, mile for mile, the most spectacular. If you ride the full route, you’ll be hugging the coastline for more than 100 miles. And if prevailing winds prevail, you’ll enjoy a tailwind all day long. Another advantage to this stretch of the coast over Big Sur is that it is far less visited by tourists which means less traffic. We’ll aim to roll back into Comova by 6pm for a celebration on the Bike Barn’s deck.   
 

*This is a sample itinerary. Your trip will include daily distances and routes completely customized to your preferences.

 

Edge of the Continent Tour
Sample Route

Check out what others are saying

"Steve had done a fantastic job curating a route that did justice to our skill levels.

Even though we had varied skill sets in our group, every single one of us felt challenged and fulfilled over the course of the 3 days!
Beyond the route planning, Steve was extremely helpful in preparing us for the rides. Checking in constantly, ensuring our gear was up to the mark, giving us pointers on post-ride recovery - these tips went a really long way towards an enjoyable trip”
– SID GUMMULURU
“Loved the routes and beautiful Sonoma country scenery. Staring at the Milky Way at night takes all the stress away.”
–Yang
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"The weekend in Sonoma was my first exposure to sustained continuous riding, and without the perfectly curated routes setup for us, it wouldn't have been the same."
– Karthik Katti
“It was surprising how good the route recommendations were, from road conditions to warnings on descents.”
–Akshay M.
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"Our adventure was incredible. Steve adapted routes day-to-day to meet everyone's needs."
– Kevin

Check out what others are saying

"Steve had done a fantastic job curating a route that did justice to our skill levels.

Even though we had varied skill sets in our group, every single one of us felt challenged and fulfilled over the course of the 3 days!
Beyond the route planning, Steve was extremely helpful in preparing us for the rides. Checking in constantly, ensuring our gear was up to the mark, giving us pointers on post-ride recovery - these tips went a really long way towards an enjoyable trip”
– SID GUMMULURU
IMG_7003
“Loved the routes and beautiful Sonoma country scenery. Staring at the Milky Way at night takes all the stress away.”
–Yang
IMG_4846
"The weekend in Sonoma was my first exposure to sustained continuous riding, and without the perfectly curated routes setup for us, it wouldn't have been the same."
– Karthik Katti
IMG_8758
“It was surprising how good the route recommendations were, from road conditions to warnings on descents.”
–Akshay M.
IMG_7806
"Our adventure was incredible. Steve adapted routes day-to-day to meet everyone's needs."
– Kevin

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