Cycling In Yolo County

Welcome To Yolo County

May is National Bike Month, a time to celebrate the many benefits of bicycling! Established in 1956, it encourages communities across the nation to host events and programs designed to promote biking. The celebration includes National Ride a Bike Day on May 7 and Bike to Work Week May 15–21. Bicycling is one of the best ways to explore Yolo County! Whether you’re a casual cruiser or a serious cycler, Yolo County has a route for you. You can roll past bucolic country landscapes, scenic riverside locations, or quaint historic towns.

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DAVIS BIKE HISTORY

Davis is one of the most bike-friendly cities in the United States. It was the nation’s first city to construct a dedicated bike lane, and today, it boasts more than 100 miles of bike lanes and more than 4,000 bike racks. The first dedicated bike lane in 1967 marked a historic achievement for Davis, but even before then, the city was developing plans for bike paths and tunnels throughout the early 1960s.

The progressive nature of the community leaders in Davis helped pioneer the topic of bike lanes to the forefront at a time when no other community had done so. Nearby San Francisco didn’t get its first protected bike lane until 2010, some 40+ years after Davis. The early 1990s saw Davis institute bike-signal lights, again serving as one of the first cities in the country to adopt such safety measures. It is no wonder that Davis is named the Bicycle Capital of America.

Make sure to check out the U.S. Bicycling Hall of Fame and Museum is in Downtown Davis. The museum educates visitors on the history of American cycling.

TAKE A RIDE & EXPLORE YOLO COUNTY

Whether you’re a casual cruiser or a serious cycler, Yolo County has a route for you.

Sunday Morning Ride – A casual ride from Davis to Winters for coffee and brunch at Steady Eddy’s in Downtown Winters.
Three Bumps – Explore rural Yolo and Solano Counties with the Davis Bike Club
The Davis Bike Loop – Grab a bike map and cycle this 13-mile rude around Davis.
Weekly Rides with the Davis Bike Club – Check out the weekly rides the Davis Bike Club has planned.
Davis Historic Bicycle Tour – Learn about the history and culture of Davis.

CYCLING EVENTS & THINGS TO DO

Grab your bike and check out the fun things happening in the month of May:

Loopalooza – May 7
Thursday Evenings At The Old Sugar Mill – May 11
Whole Earth Festival – May 12 – 14
Davis Double Century – May 20
Fourth Friday Festival in Downtown Winters – May 26
Park Winters Garden Tours, Farm Tours, and Pick Your Own Bouquet – Throughout the month
U-Pick Lavender at Capay Valley Lavender – Friday, Saturday, Sunday Throughout May
Davis Farmers Market – Every Saturday and Wednesday

View more events here.

VISIT WITH A PLAN

From charming inns to boutique hotels and popular larger hotels/motels, there’s no shortage of places to lay your head for a relaxing weekend in Yolo County. Properties that provide bikes for guests include Aggie Inn, University Park Inn & Suites, Abbey House Inn, Hotel Winters, Hyatt House, Hilton Garden Inn and Holiday Inn Express.

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Enjoy Yolo County

Enjoy the beautiful vineyard views, sunny activities and tastes of Yolo County that are locally crafted to perfection, authentic to the region, and always inviting.