CALISTOGA BIKE TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Pedal, Sip, Picnic: A Quiet Day Through Calistoga’s Vineyards
A half‑day bike tour that threads quiet back roads to two wineries with guided tastings, a Grapes 101 session, and a wine‑country picnic—this guide explains what to expect and how to plan.
Pedal, Sip, Picnic: A Quiet Day Through Calistoga’s Vineyards.
Ride north Napa’s tranquil lanes beneath rows of vines, stopping at two distinct wineries to taste and learn. The Sip N’ Cycle covers mostly flat terrain across about 12 miles, pairing hands‑on wine education with a leisurely picnic in the valley.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Two curated winery tastings
The tour visits two unique wineries where guests taste Napa wines and receive instruction on how to swirl, sip and evaluate pours—an intentional tasting sequence that balances discovery with context.
Grapes 101: tasting fundamentals
Along the route guides lead a Grapes 101 session, teaching wine‑tasting techniques and offering approachable interpretation of varietals and styles.
Quiet back roads and valley views
The ride follows peaceful northern Napa lanes past picture‑book vineyards, providing the backdrop to tastings and a lunch prepared at one of the wineries.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
The Sip N’ Cycle unfolds as a measured half‑day: riders assemble in town before pedaling roughly 12 miles along mostly flat country roads to two wineries. Guides thread practical instruction—wine education, tasting technique and local context—into each stop, then lay out a wine‑country picnic at one of the vineyards for a relaxed midday pause.
THE WINE
Two curated winery tastings
The tour visits two unique wineries where guests taste Napa wines and receive instruction on how to swirl, sip and evaluate pours—an intentional tasting sequence that balances discovery with context.
THE LESSON
Grapes 101: tasting fundamentals
Along the route guides lead a Grapes 101 session, teaching wine‑tasting techniques and offering approachable interpretation of varietals and styles.
THE SETTING
Quiet back roads and valley views
The ride follows peaceful northern Napa lanes past picture‑book vineyards, providing the backdrop to tastings and a lunch prepared at one of the wineries.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this tour suits—and who might think twice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The tour runs from 10:30 AM to 3:00 PM.
Departure and check‑in take place at Logvy Community Park, 1745 Washington St, Calistoga.
Bring sun protection and comfortable clothes for cycling; helmets and town bikes are provided and unlimited water is included.
The tour includes use of a town bike and helmet, unlimited water, a Wine Country picnic lunch and professional local guides.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The outing runs from 10:30 AM to 3:00 PM.
How far do we ride and what is the terrain?
The route covers about 12 miles along mostly flat roads through the northern Napa Valley.
What’s included in the price?
The price includes use of a town bike and helmet, unlimited water, a Wine Country picnic lunch and professional local guides.
How many wineries do we visit?
The tour visits two wineries during the ride, with tastings and a picnic at one of the stops.
Where do we meet?
Meet at Logvy Community Park, 1745 Washington St, Calistoga.
What are the rates and age categories?
Published rates list Adult $250 for Ages 16 and up, and Child/Teen $200 for Ages <15.