Bicycling and Drinking through Marin

An Incredible day spent in the North Bay! Leaving SF, head over the Golden Gate bridge and into Marin. A beautiful ride takes you through picturesque Sausalito along the bike path into Mill Valley. After a quick stretch paralleling the 101 on a bike trail, you come to Corte Madera. Follow the road to Larkspur where you are ready for your first stop. Try a glass at Pizzeria Picco and Wine Shop which will be on your right side of Magnolia Dr as you enter the town of Larkspur. For a nice glass of white, try the Verdejo by Montebaco from Rueda, Spain. The perfect refreshment on a hot day. If, however you are looking for something not as cold, try a glass of the Marr Zinfandel or the Vistalba Malbec and Merlot blend. Depending on how far you want to ride, you can eat lunch here and turn around, or continue on through Ross, San Anselmo and Fairfax until you get to Sir Francis Drake Blvd. Continue through to Olema. Here you will find the Olema Inn with an incredible restaurant and place to find wonderful wine. I recommend the Delorimier Malbec if you are in the mood for red, or if you prefer something white, try the Arrowood "SaraLee's Vineyard" Pinot Blanc. From there continue south on Highway 101 until you get to the town of Stinson Beach. This is the last stop before you climb out and back to San Francisco...either over Mt Tam or along shoreline Highway. Stop for a bite and a glass of wine at the Sand Dollar Restaurant. The Pinot Noir by Saintsbury is a great option by the glass, or if you are ready for a bottle, the David Bruce from the Sonoma Coast is incredible. For a glass of white, try the Sauvignon Blanc "Saint Clair Vicar’s Choice" from New Zealand. Or if you are in the mood for a bottle, go with the Flowers Chardonnay from Napa. Now the hard part is making it back to San Francisco. It is about 25 miles back to SF either over the mountain or around it. Enjoy! Next ride will be shorter, I promise