Today’s route heads to Carmel Valley Road for the long gentle climb into Carmel Valley Village. After the village, the climbing becomes steadier but eventually the road turns downward as you leave the Santa Lucia Mountains and drop into the Salinas Valley on the way to King City.

DIstance: Up to 73 miles

Elevation: Up to 4,600’

Today is about experiencing the best possible approach to the Big Sur Coast. The route rolls gently upward, passing through Fort Hunter Liggett and into the Los Podres National Forest. Once on Nacimiento-Fergusson Rd. continue through oak-studded woodlands before the epic descent down to the coast and more than 40 miles of tailwind-aided cruising along the southern Big Sur coast. Don't miss the elephant seals at San Simeon!

Distance: Up to 90 miles

Elevation: Up to 6,500’

Highlights of today’s route include sea otters in Morro Bay, Montaña de Oro State Park (with a 2mi easy gravel option to access the best views), and the challenging climb up Prefumo Canyon with stellar views of Morro Rock. Big Sur's rugged coast and inaccessible beaches are a distant memory once you arrive at Avila Beach with its southern California beach town vibes.

Distance: Up to 71 miles

Elevation: Up tp 4,300’