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Oh, Go Bike Down a Mountain (in California)

August 30, 2012 at 12:23 PM | by | Comments (0)

You're in California! Get out of your hotel! We yell this doubly loud at anyone staying just off the Pacific Coast Highway and triply so if you're near Santa Barbara, as we recently had a chance to go bike down a mountain in the area and, boy, was it awesome. Over one afternoon with Santa Barbara Adventure Company, we got a suntan, caught the breeze, and glided for nearly 20 miles while hardly breaking a sweat.

The biking itself begins after being driven up (bikes and all) to the the top on one of the higher peaks of the Santa Ynez Mountains. During the drive up the mountain, the guides point out scenic spots as well as evidence from a major fire that devastated the area a few years ago. We noted that many trees were still charred and black, while new plant growth flourished around it. Once we reached the peak, we got our bikes ready and set off down the mountain.

Gallery: Biking the Santa Ynez Mountains

The road snaked us down the 20 miles of twisty roads, each bend allowing for a photo op. Very little actual pedaling was needed to maintain speed since the majority of it was downhill, hence no breaking a sweat. The bike brakes were the ones getting the total body workout, though.

Leading the pack was a guide, while the air conditioned van (which contained spare parts and extra water) followed from a distance. The reward for making it all the way down? A view back up at the mountain conquered, square behind the Santa Barbara Mission. Then it's to the beach!

The cost for this biking adventure is $119/person with a 4-person min. It typically lasts from 10:00am - 3:00pm. To join a trip down the mountain, contact the Santa Barbara Adventure Company at 1-877-885-WAVE.

Disclosure: We biked down the mountain thanks to Toyota, but all opinions and photos presented here are completely our own.

[Photos: Steve D/Jaunted]

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