Sierra to the Sea is a scenic and challenging 8-day bicycle and camping tour through Northern California, June 14 to 21, 2008. Starting in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, the tour traverses the Sacramento and Napa Valleys, passes down the Pacific Coast, crosses the Golden Gate Bridge and concludes at Golden Gate Park in San Francisco.  See Tour Overview and Where We Go or click on of the tabs above to see photos and video of past tours.

See our Frequent Asked Questions (FAQ) section. You will there find tabs with answers about registration, what to bring, transportation, camping, motels, routes, weather and other items.

The basic tour route is approximately 420 miles long and averages 60 miles per day for each of seven cycling days. It is challenging and designed for experienced riders. Some less strenuous route options are provided, as well as options for riders who wish greater challenges.

Sierra to the Sea is organized by the Almaden Cycle Touring Club of San Jose, a not-for-profit organization whose Tierra Bella Century has, for over twenty-five years, been one of the most respected and successful rides of its kind in California. 

The 2008 Staff for Sierra to the Sea are working to make this one of the best Sierra to the Sea tours ever.

Registration Status

• Registered Riders - (we have received payment)
• Pending Riders - (registration is pending payment)
• Standy Riders - These individuals are on the standby list.

Accepting Standby Riders Only.