Cycling Lodi: Scenic Routes and Rides

Whether you ride competitively or prefer an easy-paced outing, Lodi, California, offers a chance to see why cyclists consider it one of the region’s best-kept secrets.

Pedal Through Lodi

With sunshine throughout the year, gently curving rural roads, and scenery bordered by vineyards, orchards, and quiet pastures, Lodi makes every ride both peaceful and picturesque. Riders come for the extensive open-road routes and remain for the award-winning wine at the end of the journey. Dozens of wineries and tasting rooms sit among the vines, offering the opportunity to celebrate with a glass of our signature Zinfandel or a crisp Albariño.

Cycling events take place in Lodi across the year, welcoming riders from many places to experience the community’s warm hospitality and distinctive routes.

Routes Beyond the Vineyards

For an outing beyond wine country, cycle to the Cosumnes River Preserve, which attracts birders during the spring and fall migrations. Follow a route toward the California Delta and its charming river communities along the Sacramento River. Another option is a picturesque circuit through Micke Grove Park, where visitors will find a zoo, museum, and carefully landscaped grounds.

Local cyclists have curated the routes to make discovering Lodi by bicycle straightforward. Along the way, riders can encounter the area’s agricultural heritage, welcoming wineries, cultural landmarks, and varied food scene.

Every bike route is available to print from the Visit Lodi website, download to a Garmin, or use through the RideWithGPS app on a phone.

Happy cycling!

The Top 9 Lodi, CA Bike Routes

• Cosumnes River Preserve with Blossom Road Loop | 36.4 mi
• The Farmer’s Breakfast Ride | 26.9 mi
• Four Corners Ride | 25.2 mi
• Garden of Eden Ride | 25.9 mi
• Delta River Ride to Sacramento with Return by Train | 53 mi
• The Winery Loop | 25.5 mi
• Ride Country Roads Linking Lodi, Galt, Thornton, and Woodbridge with Food Stops | 40 mi
• Bird Lights & Birds | 23.4 mi
• Short & Sweet | 13.6 mi

Caution: You will be riding primarily on country roads with no bike lanes. Please ride responsibly and pull off the road to let large farm machinery pass safely. The routes in this map are provided as a representation of routes commonly used by local riders. No representation is made that they are safe from vehicular, animal, or road hazards. Users are cautioned to exercise judgment. Users assume all risks of riding bikes on the routes and agree to release hold harmless Visit Lodi from any and all injuries or damages incurred as a result of riding on the routes.

Bike Sales, Rental & Repair

Tandem Bikes & Brews provides bicycle rentals and repair services. The shop is at 9 N School St, and its phone number is (209) 365-7033.

Annual Cycling Events in Lodi

Lodi is home to cycling enthusiasts who organize and support several annual cycling events, including:

• Tour delle Vigne — Presented by the Lodi Sunrise Rotary Club, this ride offers 50K, 100K or 100-mile ride through Lodi Wine Country. More information is available at www.tourdellevigne.com.