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GFNY CALIFORNIA COAST EXPERIENCE
CYCLING CAMP | APRIL 12–15, 2027

4-Day Point-to-Point Cycling Experience.
Balanced, demanding, and built for cyclists who want more than just scenery.

If you’re training for GFNY, this is preparation.
If you’re not, this is still one of the best multi-day rides you can do in California.

This cycling camp is a performance - driven, fully supported coastal ride designed for cyclists preparing for GFNY and looking to experience one of the most iconic routes in the world.  From Pismo Beach to San Francisco, this experience follows the legendary Pacific Coast Highway, connecting Big Sur, Monterey Bay, and the Golden Gate Bridge into an unforgettable week on the bike.

What Makes This Different

  • Total Distance: 307 miles (494 km)

  • Total Elevation Gain: ~20,000 ft (6,100 m)

  • Stages: 4

  • Avg Distance / Stage: 76.7 miles

  • Avg Climbing / Stage: ~5,000 ft

  • Level: Advanced amateur / Gran Fondo riders

  • A memorable point-to-point ride experience

  • Designed for performance cyclists, both to use as a training week as well as enjoying the experience

What to Expect

STAGE BREAKDOWN

STAGE 1

Pismo Beach to Ragged Point

A controlled but honest opening stage. It sets the tone without burning matches.

A fast coastal start that builds progressively into Big Sur terrain. You roll out from Pismo Beach, settle into rhythm along the Central Coast, and begin the transition into something bigger. The road starts to rise, the ocean gets closer, and the ride becomes real.​

Highlights

  • Open coastline riding from the first miles

  • San Simeon stretch with uninterrupted ocean views

  • Elephant Seal rookery — raw California nature

  • First contact with Big Sur climbs

  • Cliffside finish at Ragged Point

PismoBeach

70 mi          4,500 ft         5–6 hrs

STAGE 2

Ragged Point to Carmel-by-the-Sea

This is where the ride earns its credibility. Physically demanding, visually unmatched.

This is the "queen" stage. Big Sur in its purest form. Long climbs, technical descents, and constant exposure to the Pacific. No flat sections, no hiding.

Highlights

  • Continuous Big Sur coastline riding

  • McWay Falls — one of the most photographed spots in California

  • Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park

  • Bixby Bridge crossing

  • Carmel Highlands approach

CarmelBytheSea

77 mi          7.000 ft         6-7 hrs

STAGE 3

Carmel-by-the-Sea to Santa Cruz

A necessary reset before the final stage. Still demanding, but efficient.

Shorter. Faster. Strategic. After the effort of Stage 2, this day flows. The terrain opens up, speeds increase, and riders can recover while still pushing.

Highlights

  • 17-Mile Drive through Pebble Beach

  • Pacific Grove coastal stretch

  • Monterey Bay riding

  • Moss Landing flats

  • Santa Cruz coastline finish

Santa Cruz

65 mi          3.200 ft         4-5hrs

STAGE 4

Santa Cruz to San Francisco

A world-class finale. This is the moment that defines the entire experience.

The longest day. The final test. You head north with purpose. The road rolls, the wind can play a role, and the anticipation builds toward one of the most iconic finishes in cycling.

Highlights

  • Davenport rugged coastline

  • Half Moon Bay

  • Pacifica cliffside riding

  • Final approach to San Francisco

  • Golden Gate Bridge crossing finish

SanFrancisco

95 mi          5.300 ft         6-7hrs

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What is Included

  • 4 fully supported guided stages (GFNY - focused design)

  • 3 nights accommodation (Ragged Point / Carmel / Santa Cruz)

  • Sag car support (hydration, nutrition, mechanical backup)

  • Full luggage logistics throughout the trip

  • Transfer to ride start (Pismo Beach)

  • Transfer to final hotel destination (Walnut Creek)

  • 7sherpas kit (Logo t-shirt, merino socks, curated items)

  • Pricing: $2,980 per person (double occupancy)

  • Single supplement: $525

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