DALY CITY BIKE TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Sidecar & Fromage: A Vintage Ride Through Cheese Country
A 5-hour Cheese Lovers Tour by Rides by Me that pairs a vintage sidecar cruise with tastings at three local dairies and a French-style picnic—this guide explains what to expect and how to plan your day.
Sidecar & Fromage: A Vintage Ride Through Cheese Country.
Climb into a vintage sidecar and let the countryside unfold as you follow a relaxed, food-forward route through regional dairies. Over five hours you’ll meet the makers behind award-winning cheeses, savor guided tastings, and settle into a gourmet French-style picnic that frames the day’s discoveries.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Vintage Sidecar Cruise
The tour is built around a vintage sidecar ride through scenic countryside—part transport, part experience—setting a relaxed pace for tasting and conversation.
Three Local Dairies & Guided Tastings
Stops at three nearby dairies let you sample award-winning cheeses and meet the makers who craft them, a core element of the day’s itinerary.
Gourmet Picnic and Optional Oysters
A French-style gourmet picnic is included to pair with the day’s discoveries; the route can also include a stop for local oysters available at your own cost.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
Expect a relaxed, sensory itinerary that combines motion and pause: a sidecar cruise between dairies, guided tastings that focus on provenance and technique, and a leisurely picnic to compare favorites and digest the experience.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this tour suits
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The full outing runs approximately 5 hours; pickup begins at 10:00 a.m. from the stated meeting point.
Meet at Amelie cafe downtown Fairfax (71 Broadway Blvd.) for pickup; the tour departs at the scheduled time.
A gourmet French-style picnic is part of the experience; local oysters are an optional stop and are available at your own cost.
This experience is run by Rides by Me and features a vintage sidecar as the primary mode of transport between stops.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Cheese Lovers Tour?
The tour lasts approximately 5 hours.
Where and when does the tour begin?
Meeting and pickup are at Amelie cafe downtown Fairfax (71 Broadway Blvd.); pickup begins at 10:00 a.m.
What are the main activities on the tour?
Riders cruise in a vintage sidecar to three local dairies for tastings, meet the cheesemakers, and enjoy a gourmet French-style picnic.
Are oysters included in the price?
No—stops for local oysters are available but any oyster purchases are at your own cost.
Is the tour relaxed or physically demanding?
The tour is described as relaxed and centered on tasting and conversation rather than strenuous activity.