Bicycling -Santa Barbara Car Free

Bicycling

bike photo Some of the finest year-round bicycling in the United States is available on and off road in the Santa Barbara area. Well-marked bike paths not only cover the waterfront, but extend west to Goleta and the University of California, Santa Barbara campus. See How to be Car Free for some suggestions and itineraries. Some bicycle services even offer delivery and pickup at your hotel. See below for information on taking your bike on the train.

The Santa Barbara County Bike Map is available - request a free copy or download high-resolution pages from Traffic Solutions.

Bike Rentals Listings marked with ** indicate partner in 2010 Promotions, see this page for information on packages and discounts.
	Isla Vista Bicycles	In Isla Vista near the University, 805-968-3338, email info@ivbikes.com
	Santa Barbara Bikes To-Go**	805-617-3364. Rent high-end and competitive road bikes or hybrid bikes. Free delivery to hotel, residence or Amtrak station.
	Wheel Fun Rentals**	805-966-2282. Rent a mountain bike, beach cruiser, tandem or 4-wheel surrey.
	WheelHouse**	805-845-6547. Rent city and cargo-carrying bikes by hour, day or week. Rental fees up to a day can be credited toward bike purchase.
	Wine Country Cycling	888-557-8687, bike rentals in Santa Ynez Valley wine country. Also see Excursions and Tours.
Other Rentals
	Segway of Santa Barbara	805-963-7672. Rent a segway (stand-up electric motorized transportation)
Bicycle Advocacy & Information
	Commuter Bicycles	Advocating cycling as a true replacement for automobile use. Focusing on effective, all weather, transportation cycles.
	Santa Barbara Bicycle Coalition Download bike tours inspired by the film "Sideways" from the Santa Barbara Bicycle Coalition website here.	An advocacy and resource organization that promotes bicycling for safe transportation and recreation in Santa Barbara County. Bike Rides: Each of these rides has a route sheet, map, and description of its features. The rides show off tourist attractions as well as local bicycling facilities and various neighborhoods. They all start and end at the DoubleTree Resort downtown at the beach, but you can pick them up anywhere along the route. Channel Drive 4.8 miles Casa de la Guerra 3.9 Eastside Santa Barbara 5.0 Santa Barbara Mission 7.4 Montecito Village 7.9 El Presidio 6.0 City College 6.7 Westside Santa Barbara 4.6 Stearns Wharf 4.8 Eastern Montecito 8.8 South Coast Tour 26.5
Bicycle Outfitters
	Adventure Company of Santa Barbara**	805-965-1414 or 884-WAVE (9283). Adventure travel trips with a focus on experiencing the natural beauty of the surrounding area.
	Pedal & Paddle of Santa Barbara**	805-687-2912. Since 1992 (owner-operated) offering customized individual and group kayaking, biking and walking tours in the Santa Barbara area.
	Santa Barbara Scenic Bike Tours	805-729-2092. Five-day tours of the area (Santa Barbara, Ventura, Ojai, Solvang, Los Olivos), fully supported, lodging and meals included.
Bicycle Shops - Bikes, Gear, Clothing, Maps & More...
	The Bici	805-845-4336. European cycle shop with vintage and new bikes and components for touring and road racing. Professional bike repairs.
	Bicycle Bob's	805-682-4699. Uptown Santa Barbara near the YMCA on Hitchcock. 805-685-6799. In Goleta at the K-Mart Center, Storke & Hollister.
	Commuter Bicycles	805-569-5381. Specializing in Ultra light transportation bicycles, fully equipped internal geared bikes (no derailleurs), electric bikes, shaft-drive bicycles (chainless).
	Cranky's Bikes	805-963-RIDE (7433) Independent bike shop in downtown Santa Barbara (1014 State Street). Variety of bikes, specialty items, bike building and wheel building.
	FasTrack Bicycles	805-884-0210. Downtown on Canon Perdido Street. Also lists local club rides.
	Hazard's Cyclesport	805-966-3787. On Anacapa Street two blocks from the beach.
	Isla Vista Bicycles	805-968-3338. In Isla Vista near the University.
	Open Air Bicycles	805-962-7000. On State Street near the Arlington Theatre. Family cycling equipment, full line of Giant bicycles.
	The Bike Stand	805-845-4336 1213 State Street(above Anapamu). Classic bike components and urban fixed-gear bikes.
	True Flight Cycle Works	805-845-7385. On Anacapa below Haley.
	Varsity Bike Shop	805-968-4914. On Pardall in Isla Vista.
	Velo Pro Cyclery	805-963-7775. Downtown at State and Ortega. 805-964-8355. In Old Town Goleta on Hollister Ave,
	WheelHouse**	805-845-6547. 528 Anacapa Street (corner of Cota). City bikes, maintenance, bike parking during Saturday morning Farmers Market.
Taking your Bike on the Train You can bring your bike on some Amtrak Pacific Surfliner trains. However, some trains do not have bike racks or baggage cars that can accommodate bikes. Bicycle Clubs
	Echelon Santa Barbara
	Goleta Valley Cycling Club
	Santa Barbara BMX
	UCSB Cycling Club

Bicycling

Taking your Bike on the Train