Name: Mendocino Gravel
Start: 2025-07-05T00:00:00.000Z
End: 2025-07-09T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Mendocino, CA, USA

The Cyclist's Menu

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5 reviews

Jul 5 - 9, 2025

Group size: 7 - 20

Mendocino Gravel

Mendocino, CA, USA

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The Cyclist's Menu

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5 reviews

$4,950

Deposit: $2,475

Jul 5 - 9, 2025

Group size: 7 - 20

Mendocino, California is a destination steeped in coastal logging and fishing history. Black and white photographs cover the walls of local bars, hotels, and restaurants, telling the stories of early settlers, loggers, and salty fisherman. For 4 nights and 5 days, we will ride our bikes through the forests and by the waters where these historical stories took place. If you’ve been interested in riding your bike through the mighty Redwoods, Mendocino Gravel is a perfect balance of active travel and oceanside relaxation. Salmon or halibut one night and grass-fed tri tip from moments down the road the next; ‘Princess Seafood’ and ‘FEED Sonoma’ lead our food purveyors list, providing hands down some of the best ingredients we serve during the year. Join us at the McCallum House, where we are 1 mile from outstanding adventure in any direction.

30+ daily miles amongst the Redwood trees inside the Jackson Demonstration State Forest
Pole-caught Pacific Halibut from Princess Seafood
Cold water plunges at Mendocino Beach
Edible flowers and microgreens from Earthworker Farms

Mendocino is arguably a staff favorite when it comes to food served at The Cyclist’s Menu. FEED Sonoma, Princess Seafood, Sonoma County Meats, Hardhead Bread to name a few of our food partners during this trip; it's tough to beat! Mendo is one of those places where all the best ingredients show up in one spot.

Our Mendocino homebase is the MacCallum House, located a few blocks from downtown. Beautifully set amongst manicured gardens, we are within walking distance to everything the town has to offer, and a minute away from our staff house, where we will enjoy dinner each night. The town of Mendocino is perched on a bluff overlooking the ocean, giving MacCallum House outstanding views of the area.

TCM Custom Cycling Jersey

$135

TCM Custom Cycling bibs

$165

Bike rental

$470

Please be in touch with your preferred bike rental & bike fit information: heidi.w.rentz@gmail.com - we need your height, and preferred frame size. Thank you so much!

Day 1 - Arrival day
Day 1 - Arrival day
Shakedown spin - 20 miles, 1,500 feet elevation gain
Welcome to the McCallum House in Mendocino! We will meet you at the Mccallum House at noon and help you settle into your rooms for the week. Chef Z will serve a light lunch while our mechanic builds guest bikes and/or fits people to their rentals. As soon as the bikes are dialed, we’ll head out for our 20 mile shakedown spin. Enjoy views of the Pacific Ocean during happy hour with dinner under the stars by Chef Z to follow.
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Day 2
Day 2
The Mendocino Classic 30–50 miles, 2,000–4,000 feet
Enjoy a beautiful breakfast at The McCallum House before we head out into the Jackson Demonstration Forest for the day. We’ll adventure up into the Woodlands (what will they see or experience?) and finish our day along the ‘Big River’ before we end back at the coastline. You’ll have an open afternoon with massages or a cold jump in the Ocean. Happy hour will be overlooking the ocean, followed by a dinner prepared by Chef Z.
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Day 3
Day 3
The Skunk Train 30–54 miles, 2,000–4,400 feet
After breakfast we’ll hop on our bikes and cruise straight out toward a network of less-used roads that will take us to the old route that the ‘Skunk Train’ traveled in the 1920’s. We’ll enjoy breathtaking Redwoods as we descend down to the coastal town of Fort Bragg for lunch on the beach. Open afternoon for massage and relaxation. There will be happy hour at the old Patterson’s Pub followed by another beautiful meal by Chef Z.
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Day 4
Day 4
Casper the Ghost 25–40 miles, 1,500–3,000 feet
We’ll go deep into the Russian Gulch State Park today and weave around our most favorite network of roads in these woods. (what will they see and experience?) After, the afternoon is open for you to relax as you prefer, with massages available. For those of you who are departing early tomorrow, our mechanic will box your bikes up tonight. We’ll enjoy our last happy hour followed by our final dinner by Chef Z.
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Day 5 - Departure day
Day 5 - Departure day
Optional 15 mile recovery spin
This is our last morning all together. We’ll all enjoy a wonderful breakfast at The McCallum House and then those who are able can take part in a one-hour recovery spin. Your bikes will be packed up after the ride in time for the 11am checkout
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Day 1 - Arrival day

Shakedown spin - 20 miles, 1,500 feet elevation gain

Welcome to the McCallum House in Mendocino! We will meet you at the Mccallum House at noon and help you settle into your rooms for the week. Chef Z will serve a light lunch while our mechanic builds guest bikes and/or fits people to their rentals. As soon as the bikes are dialed, we’ll head out for our 20 mile shakedown spin. Enjoy views of the Pacific Ocean during happy hour with dinner under the stars by Chef Z to follow.

The Cyclist's Menu

5 reviews

Cycling Trips for everyone. Like you, we want the best of everything when we travel: the best views, the best food and the the best of friends to share our adventure with. We focus on the exceptional, helping you experience a cycling trip you'll never forget. Better still? Every rider gets to make the trip their own. Whether you're going for personal bests or a leisure pedal, sightseeing or daily massage, you'll end the day around the table telling stories and making friends.

The riding and routes are spectacular -- challenging but fun. The wide open vistas, endless sky, solid climbs, ripping descents, and dearth of cars make for epic gravel riding. The whole experience is well-organized with top notch food, guides, mechanics, re-supply, and great photos. There is real effort and care taken to ensure everyone is getting what they want out of the riding and routes, which I really appreciated. Very welcoming and friendly crew. Highly recommend.

By Charles C for Patagonia, AZ Gravel on Apr 01, 2025

What an amazing experience--better than I could have imagined. Heidi and Zander were thoughtful, gracious, friendly, fun hosts. The rides were a blast! I really appreciated the well-planned and organized support. I learned so much, riding with the super knowledgeable, friendly, expert guides: a special shout-out to Emily and Heidi, who coached me on gravel riding skills, and Noe, whose brain I picked on the next changes to make with my bike (and in what order to try them). It was fantastic not to be left to ride on my own, as I've become accustomed to doing with other tours. Heidi managed to give all of us the challenge and fun we were looking for, regardless of our skill levels. The ride snacks and meals were top-notch! Shannon and Zander were right there, on the spot, with what we needed. I felt like a pro rider, with the bike wash and lube service each day. I enjoyed getting to know the other riders, on the bikes and off. Our group as a whole felt very congenial and welcoming. Our room at the Stage Stop Inn was comfortable, clean, quaint, quiet, and convenient, a perfect place to wind down each night and prepare for the next day's adventure. I already want to come back for another gravel camp with Heidi and Zander and their crew!

By Sharan D for Patagonia, AZ Gravel on Apr 01, 2025

Outstanding hosts, beautiful scenery, excellent food - highly recommend!!!

By Rich F for Patagonia, AZ Gravel on Mar 31, 2025

Unforgettable day on the bike. Breathtaking landscape, the best gravel I’ve ever ridden, and flawless hospitality and guidance from Heidi and Zander. Every detail felt effortless, every moment a joy — simply the best day I’ve ever had on two wheels.

By Alec H for The Spirit World 50 on Mar 25, 2025

We had an incredible 2 days of riding in Paradise with our Awesome guide Emily. Thanks to this great company driven by passion for creating such a welcoming fun adventure. We will return! Diane & Keith

By Diane L for The Spirit World 30 on Feb 15, 2025

Diane & Keith! Wow, incredible to get you out there with Emily for a couple of day rides. Thank you so much for making the trip happen, what a special moment in time! Safe travels and have a great remainder of your trip..... we'll see you next time!

By The Cyclist's Menu on Feb 15, 2025