Davis, California · Est. 1975

Explore Davis
by Bike

Davis has more bikes than cars and over 100 miles of dedicated paths. Explore the network, plan your route, and come see us at 703 2nd St.

Davis, California

Ride Davis — Local Favorites

Greenbelt Loop
5 – 12 mi · Easy

Davis's car-free greenbelt paths wind through every neighborhood. Cross the entire city without touching a road — perfect for all ages.

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Russell Blvd
8 mi · Easy

A dedicated Class I bike path along Russell Boulevard — flat, shaded, and popular with commuters heading into and out of the UC Davis campus.

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UC Davis Arboretum
3 mi · Easy

A beloved 100-acre garden trail running through campus. Dozens of native plant gardens, waterways, and the iconic Shields Oak Grove.

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Pump Track
Civic Center Park · All Levels

Davis's free public pump track at Civic Center Park. Berms, rollers, and flow sections for all skill levels — open daily, no equipment needed.

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Choose Your Adventure

Where Will You Ride Today?

Half Day · 8 – 15 mi
Day Trips from Davis
Flat to rolling terrain · 1 – 3 hrs
  • Dixon via Covell Blvd
    8 mi · Flat · Bike path the whole way
  • Woodland via Rd 98
    9 mi · Flat · Quiet country roads
  • Winters via Putah Creek Pkwy
    10 mi · Gentle rolling · Scenic creek trail
  • Sacramento via American River
    14 mi · Flat · Gorgeous riverside path
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Weekend Ride · 15 – 30 mi
Surrounding Cities
Mix of paths and roads · 2 – 5 hrs
  • Winters → Lake Berryessa
    20 mi · Hilly · Stunning lake views
  • Sacramento → Old Sacramento
    15 mi round trip · Flat · Waterfront dining
  • Vacaville via Hwy 113
    22 mi · Rolling · Premium outlet shopping
  • Clarksburg Wine Trail
    18 mi loop · Flat · Delta levee wineries
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Epic · 75 – 90 mi to Ferry
Davis to San Francisco
Wine Country Route · 1–2 days
  • Davis → Winters
    10 mi · Putah Creek Parkway · Morning coffee at Putah Creek Cafe
  • Winters → Napa Valley
    45 mi · Via Lake Berryessa · Overnight at Hilton Garden Inn Napa
  • Napa → Vallejo Ferry
    31 mi · Via Hwy 29 & Sonoma Rd · Flat bayfront roads
  • Vallejo → San Francisco
    1 hr ferry · Arrive at Ferry Building SF
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The Epic Route

Davis to San Francisco by Bike

Wine Country · Lake Berryessa · Napa Valley · Vallejo Ferry

Davis
703 2nd St
FreeWheeler HQ
Winters
10 mi
Putah Creek Cafe
Lake Berryessa
30 mi
Scenic lake views
Napa Valley
55 mi
Hilton Garden Inn
Vallejo
75 mi
Catch the ferry
San Francisco
Ferry Building
You made it!
1-Day Option
Start early, push to Napa, catch morning ferry next day
2-Day Option
Overnight in Napa, arrive SF fresh on day 2
Total Distance
~86 mi cycling + 1 hr Vallejo–SF ferry

All routes start at FreeWheeler Bicycle Co · 703 2nd St, Davis, CA · Come in to gear up before you go

Along the Way

Fuel, Rest & Explore

Our favorite spots from Davis to San Francisco — eat well, sleep well, keep riding.

☕ Coffee & Food
Mishka's Cafe
Davis, CA · Mile 0

The go-to Davis coffee shop for your pre-ride fuel. Locally owned, great espresso, and right downtown near FreeWheeler.

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🍽 Lunch Stop
Putah Creek Cafe
Winters, CA · Mile 10

A cyclists' institution. Hearty burgers, cold drinks, and a shaded patio — the perfect refuel before the climb toward Lake Berryessa.

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🏠 Hotel
Hilton Garden Inn Napa
Napa, CA · Mile 55

The ideal mid-route overnight on the Davis→SF epic. Comfortable rooms, a pool, and walking distance to Napa's famous restaurants and wineries.

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🏕 Food Market
Oxbow Public Market
Napa, CA · Mile 55

An iconic local food hall with vendors selling everything from charcuterie to crepes. Great for dinner before checking into your Napa hotel.

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🏠 Hotel
Hilton Garden Inn Davis
Davis, CA · 110 F Street

Visiting Davis? The Hilton Garden Inn is walking distance from FreeWheeler and an ideal base for exploring our local routes or heading out on the SF adventure.

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🌅 Destination
Ferry Building SF
San Francisco, CA · Final Stop

Your finish line. Step off the Vallejo ferry right into the Ferry Building Marketplace — artisan food stalls, waterfront views, and the whole city waiting.

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🚲 Bike Shop
FreeWheeler Bicycle Co
Davis, CA · 703 2nd St

Start every ride here. Tune-ups, gear, advice, and 50 years of Davis cycling knowledge. Come see us before you head out on any of these routes.

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🏫 Foodie Stop
Old Sacramento Waterfront
Sacramento, CA · Mile 14

Cap off the American River Parkway ride with a walk through Gold Rush-era Old Sacramento. Dozens of restaurants, shops, and the Sacramento River waterfront.

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100+
Miles of Davis Bike Paths
86 mi
Davis to San Francisco
1975
FreeWheeler Est.
4
Route Adventures

FROM THE DAVIS BIKE MAP

Where Can You Ride From Davis?

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Sacramento
~12 mi via American River Parkway
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Woodland
8.9 mi via Yolo Co. Road 98
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Winters
9.9 mi via Putah Creek Parkway
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Dixon
8 mi via Covell Blvd bike path
FreeWheeler Bicycle Co — 703 2nd St (marked on map above)
UC Davis Bicycle Hall of Fame — UC Davis Campus (marked on map above)
📍 Davis Bike Counter — tracks daily cyclist counts near downtown
📍 Davis Pump Track — Civic Center Park, free & open daily
Local Knowledge

Riding in Davis

Greenbelt Paths

Davis's greenbelts wind through every neighborhood completely car-free. Cross the entire city without touching a road — ideal for commuters, families, and beginners.

UC Davis Campus

A world-class cycling destination with over 50,000 daily riders. The campus network connects directly to downtown and is a short, scenic ride from our front door.

Putah Creek Trail

A scenic natural trail running along Putah Creek connecting Davis to Lake Solano. Perfect for longer weekend rides out of the city into open countryside.