Michael, it some of the best riding anywhere, sure you'll enjoy it! Patch, thanks for letting me know about Willow Creek FR, I'll have to check that out sometime!
On Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 3:24:05 PM UTC-7 Michael Moore, jr. wrote: > Thank you Ben and Patch for the recommendations. I look forward to riding > when I get down there! > > On Thu, Apr 2, 2026 at 2:56 PM Patch T <[email protected]> wrote: > >> Ben has provided excellent recommendations... >> >> If you were itching for some unpaved road to add to that general route he >> suggests, consider Willow Creek Fire Road, connecting Occidental to >> Bridgehaven (just south of Jenner), cutting out Monte Rio. Something like >> 10-12 miles, most of it is closed to cars, and half or so is unpaved, but >> not technical. >> >> There's good restaurants/cafes, grocery and a tea shop in Occidental. >> >> Patch >> >> >> On Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 2:16:42 PM UTC-7 Ben Miller wrote: >> >>> Michael, >>> >>> From Bodega Bay, you could do a nice counterclockwise loop of about 60 >>> kms. Bodega-Occidental-El Rio-Jenner-Bodega. I recommend the CCW as there >>> is a steep descent in the middle, and if you do it CW it becomes a steep >>> climb. Still doable though. And if you do want steep, Coleman Valley Rd is >>> an interesting diversion. CVR is super steep climb up from the coast, but >>> also a very little traffic with amazing views on clear days. >>> >>> The are multiple coffee stops along the way in the main towns. My >>> favorite is Cafe Aquatica near Jenner. It would be close to the end of the >>> CCW I described, so you might want coffee sooner. Wild Flower Bakery is >>> towards the start, in Freestone. It's very popular for their bread, but >>> can't speak to the coffee. >>> >>> The loop could be extended by going more North from El Rio and adding in >>> Cazadero, but that's gonna start to be a very big ride indeed. But also a >>> very beautiful one with big climbs and descents. >>> >>> Also highly recommend the Rocker Oysterfella's restaurant in Valley Ford >>> for any meal (brunch/lunch/dinner). Looks like they have a second location >>> in Bodega Bay now, but I've only been to the VF location. >>> >>> Ben >>> On Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 1:41:49 PM UTC-7 Michael Moore, jr. wrote: >>> >>>> Hello Folks, >>>> >>>> I’ll be in Bodega Bay, California from April 17–20 and am thinking >>>> about bringing a bike. I’d appreciate any route recommendations. It is my >>>> first time visiting. >>>> >>>> I can bring the Bleriot for a more road-orientated ride or the Kona for >>>> something more gravel-oriented. Ideally, I’m looking for a 30–60 mile >>>> loop—bonus points if there’s a great coffee stop along the way. >>>> >>>> Thanks in advance! >>>> >>>> Below is a photo from yesterday's ride before the storm came in (we >>>> really need the rain!). >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> [image: resized_bike.jpg] >>>> >>>> -- >>>> Michael Moore, Jr. >>>> Arcata, CA >>>> >>> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "RBW Owners Bunch" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to [email protected]. >> To view this discussion visit >> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/6ce03e0c-a74f-40b1-9bc7-f8c88748d76en%40googlegroups.com >> >> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/6ce03e0c-a74f-40b1-9bc7-f8c88748d76en%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> >> . >> > > > -- > Michael Moore, Jr. > Arcata, CA > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/fedd3216-dac6-4b78-b3f4-78c5715cb4edn%40googlegroups.com.
