I have a gravel bike and live in Santa Cruz for so many years, always went out of the town to ride my bike. Can't believe I never thought about exploring those trails.. Thanks for making this video!

@GravelBikeCalifornia

Жыл бұрын

Have at it. I hope they held up well in the rain...

Enjoyed the video and Larry is a heckuva tour guide ;)

Yeah, riding a dirt trail through a redwood forest looks pretty awesome!!

@GravelBikeCalifornia

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah. I regret the sunglasses problem.

Was just there in Santa Cruz/Monterey last month. Passed Wilder Ranch and visited the Santa Cuz factory!

@GravelBikeCalifornia

2 жыл бұрын

I know I'll keep coming back.

Another great video!!!!!!!!! I really am envious of your great weather and fantastic scenery. 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

@GravelBikeCalifornia

3 жыл бұрын

You're about to hit prime cycling season up there.

@PiquePictures

3 жыл бұрын

@@GravelBikeCalifornia Yes! It's about time! The weather is getting warmer and I am itching to get out more often!

Great video, always something new, really good experiences with the gravel bike in anywhere.

@GravelBikeCalifornia

Жыл бұрын

It's a great spot up there.

Great videos and very informative. Making a bucket list

@GravelBikeCalifornia

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Luckily so much to see here.

I love UCSC. Great video!

Thanks so much for posting. I grew up in the redwoods near Soquel Village. Only recently been getting into cycling and dream about going back up there to ride. I mentioned it elsewhere but I'd go straight to Nisene Marks and ride from Soquel to Aptos if I'd my druthers. Not exactly sure if that's strictly MTB territory or if gravel bikes do fine there. Those old roads in Soquel and Aptos are beautiful to ride as well. I have some Bay Area friends who would be excellent guides if you want to hit Marin at some point. One of them got his bikes built by Caletti and Hunter. Thanks again for so much inspiration!

@GravelBikeCalifornia

3 жыл бұрын

I'm actually doing Mt. Tam Friday with a special guest....

Great video! This is on my list for sure. What would be more ideal between fast rolling 2.3” XC and 43mm gravel tires?

finally some norcal routes! your routes are usually way too far away from me, thanks

@GravelBikeCalifornia

3 жыл бұрын

Making another visit next week!

@calvinnieh8943

3 жыл бұрын

Yes! More NorCal. Looking forward to the Mt Tam video next.

The intro music is epic

@GravelBikeCalifornia

3 жыл бұрын

It's a staple now.

Nice family trip!

@GravelBikeCalifornia

3 жыл бұрын

My daughter was excited to be in the video!

@C.Medina

3 жыл бұрын

@@GravelBikeCalifornia she did well. Hope you have more rides with her in the future. I did 2 weeks ago my first off road ride with my 9 year old and was a blast. He hate it when out of the sudden I sprint and hide in the woods. 😂

@GravelBikeCalifornia

3 жыл бұрын

@@C.Medina I'm going to take her to a pump track soon, but she's still a bit timid...like her dad!

@C.Medina

3 жыл бұрын

@@GravelBikeCalifornia hahaha, it's all about baby steps.

Wow Zac is that 650b wheels Larry’s running? Awesome 👏 loved it🤙

@lnarachi

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, those are my 650b alloy wheels with Ultradynamico tires

Wow ur near me

Have you ever tried riding a full-suspension MTB on some real trails like the Downieville downhill area? If not, it's a whole new world of fun, and much less monotonous. Another rock, root, jump, curve, stream crossing or...? around every corner. It's like comparing volleyball to baseball. One is active, the other, dull & boring *_by comparison._* - This from a guy who used to ride 15-25 miles/day on my brand-new 1972 Italvega Superlight from the age of 12-on. I've never had more fun than on the dirt, have never missed nor will ever go back to the road, potholes, dangerous drivers, another road sign, fencepost, narrow shoulder, etc...

@GravelBikeCalifornia

2 жыл бұрын

Haven't covered Downieville yet, but glad it's such a big state!

Saddle up, partner!

@GravelBikeCalifornia

3 жыл бұрын

Gimme all your lovin'

So u prefer southern or northern California

@GravelBikeCalifornia

3 жыл бұрын

There's great amounts everywhere. I'll tip southern just because better weather most of the year?