Bike 2 Wine: Guadalupe Valley vineyard cycling tour

Ride vineyard to vineyard on traffic-free paths, tasting wines you can't find anywhere else

Bike 2 Wine is a three-hour guided cycling tour through Guadalupe Valley that connects three wineries (JC Bravo, Norte 32, and Frannes) on quiet back roads and inland routes away from traffic. You ride between vineyards, taste single-varietal Carignan and exclusive Bordeaux-style blends at each stop, and finish with an artisanal cheese board. A live guide leads in English or Spanish. The tour requires moderate fitness and is open to travelers 18 and older.

Step-by-step itinerary

Bike through vineyards and wine tasting

• Start at JC Bravo winery
• Taste Carignan wine
• Cycle to Norte 32 vineyard
• Explore vineyard and cellar
• Bike to Frannes Vineyard
• Walk among vines and enjoy view
• Taste Bordeaux-style wine
• Enjoy artisanal cheese platter

The experience

The route itself is the draw here. Instead of driving between wineries, you cycle on back roads and quiet paths designed to keep you away from traffic while moving through the Valley's landscape. JC Bravo opens the tour: a traditional winery where old-vine Carignan grapes define the house style, giving you a sense of what the region grows and how it tastes. The wine here is a single-varietal Carignan, uncommon enough that tasting it at the source matters.

Norte 32 sits among olive trees and vines, built around an artisanal cellar with a Catalan vault where barrels age. The setting is intimate and designed for the pace a bicycle gives you. Frannes Vineyard closes the loop with a terrace overlooking the vines and a Bordeaux-style blend: a red mix so exclusive it's only sold at the vineyard or online, never in stores. You taste it there, paired with a platter of regional cheeses, after walking among the vines themselves.

The guide speaks English or Spanish and rides with you, keeping the group small enough that the experience stays personal. Three hours on a bike with moderate fitness is the real ask. The Valley's inland routes handle the rest.

What’s included

• Bicycle use.
• a glass of wine at two wineries.
• artisanal cheese board.
• live guide in English or Spanish.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00 and 10:00

AgesAdult (18 to 59 years) · Senior (60 to 90 years) · Under 18: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelNot for heart conditions

Operated by MexGeo Tours by Lizette Rolland

Is this one for you?This tour suits cyclists with moderate fitness who want to move through the Valley under their own power rather than sit in a vehicle. The back-road routing is what makes the cycling safe and the pace slow enough to absorb the landscape and the wineries themselves.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What kind of wines will I taste on this tour?

You'll taste a single-varietal Carignan at JC Bravo, known for its character and body, and a Bordeaux-style red blend at Frannes that's exclusive to the vineyard and online sales. Norte 32 offers its own artisanal signature wines. Each winery pours a glass, and the tasting is paired with an artisanal cheese board at the final stop.

How difficult is the cycling, and what's the terrain like?

The route uses back roads and quiet inland paths designed to avoid traffic, making it safer and more relaxed than riding on main roads. You'll need moderate fitness to complete the three-hour tour, and the operator notes it's not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health.

Do I need to bring my own bike, or is one provided?

A bicycle is included with the tour, so you don't need to bring your own. The route is planned around cycling comfort, with stops built in at each vineyard.

What's included in the price, and what should I budget for separately?

The tour includes bike use, a glass of wine at two of the three vineyards, and a cheese board. Gratuities are not included, and lunch is separate. Plan to eat before or after the tour.