Bay Area Gravel Guide: Midpen (4K)

[@BIIIKES]

Another solid video. I love the historical narrative!

[@GravelBikeCalifornia]

We have neighbors that do wine documentaries and I wish I could have gone deeper into the 19th century history...

[@Astr0Bot]

As a Chicagoan I am so jealous of you Californians! Love your videos, especially during these winter months. Keep 'em coming. Also, would love to see some of the stills your friend shot inter-cut with the video! Thanks for all the consistent work you put into these.

[@GravelBikeCalifornia]

Agreed. I should have pulled a few. You can find him on Instagram at: instagram.com/chaos888/

[@JesseVanderhoff]

Canyon trail is a definite favorite. Fun to ascend or descend.

[@GravelBikeCalifornia]

I guess doing repeats would even be fun!!

[@lnarachi]

Nice one Zac ! That is where we ride every Thursday evening during Daylight Savings (Saratoga Gap and Long Ridge etc)

[@GravelBikeCalifornia]

Even after this gravel guide, I'll take your help!

[@Mcpartland2012]

I’ll definitely be checking out these trails!

[@GravelBikeCalifornia]

And there's even more!!

[@henrypretz]

Wow! That's a big ride. Great job!

[@GravelBikeCalifornia]

This was like riding with a Beautiful Mind X 2. They could keep adding trails!! See you in a couple of weeks.

[@steveblankenship5474]

Great video, I grew up in that area and I have been to some of those places, the views are great. There should be a gas station in town that sells racing fuel with their gas pump. Some of the locals use that and they do sometimes drive crazy in those roads.

[@GravelBikeCalifornia]

I know it was rush hour at the end, but still surprised how many cars there were on Stevens Creek at the end.

[@TimR123]

Nice. I've ridding many parts of this run but never considered a loop route like this. (I'm not counting the lollypop even though I've schlepped a bikepacking rig up that part ). It's been so muddy for the last couple of months (to the point of unaidable) I forgot the trails can be dry 🙂

[@GravelBikeCalifornia]

We filmed this in the middle of November. I'm sure things look much different now.

[@partidaa98]

Nice video! I live in the area and for several years have only ridden on roads. I have a endurance road bike that can fit up to 33 tires. Do you think this loop is doable on that? I really want to try trail/gravel riding before fully committing to a different bike. Obviously some parts I might have to walk my bike but curious on your thoughts on if it is doable?

[@GravelBikeCalifornia]

@@partidaa98 I would say maybe on the upper sections, but it may be a beast elsewhere with all the tree roots.

[@timbezzerides9913]

I have a place in Santa Cruz. Do you think this could be done as a day trip from there? Thanks

[@GravelBikeCalifornia]

It would be about a 100 mile day. You also should check if any of the trails are closed for winter...