Gravel Guide: Wilder Ranch State Park

[@peropero]

I have a gravel bike and live in Santa Cruz for so many years, always went out of the town to ride my bike. Can't believe I never thought about exploring those trails.. Thanks for making this video!

[@GravelBikeCalifornia]

Have at it. I hope they held up well in the rain...

[@patmarconett]

Awesome grew up in Santa Cruz & visit family a few times a year. Gonna have to hit wilder ranch the next time

[@GravelBikeCalifornia]

Easy go to.

[@AOL0321]

Was just there in Santa Cruz/Monterey last month. Passed Wilder Ranch and visited the Santa Cuz factory!

[@GravelBikeCalifornia]

I know I'll keep coming back.

[@bobkellogg2754]

Yeah, riding a dirt trail through a redwood forest looks pretty awesome!!

[@GravelBikeCalifornia]

Yeah. I regret the sunglasses problem.

[@danhughes2794]

Enjoyed the video and Larry is a heckuva tour guide ;)

[@PiquePictures]

Another great video!!!!!!!!! I really am envious of your great weather and fantastic scenery. 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@GravelBikeCalifornia]

You're about to hit prime cycling season up there.

[@PiquePictures]

@@GravelBikeCalifornia Yes! It's about time! The weather is getting warmer and I am itching to get out more often!

[@AdamJStoryDC]

Great videos and very informative. Making a bucket list

[@GravelBikeCalifornia]

Thanks. Luckily so much to see here.

[@fernandomartin361]

Great video, always something new, really good experiences with the gravel bike in anywhere.

[@GravelBikeCalifornia]

It's a great spot up there.

[@rlake13]

The intro music is epic

[@GravelBikeCalifornia]

It's a staple now.

[@C.Medina]

Nice family trip!

[@GravelBikeCalifornia]

My daughter was excited to be in the video!

[@C.Medina]

@@GravelBikeCalifornia she did well. Hope you have more rides with her in the future. I did 2 weeks ago my first off road ride with my 9 year old and was a blast. He hate it when out of the sudden I sprint and hide in the woods. 😂

[@GravelBikeCalifornia]

@@C.Medina I'm going to take her to a pump track soon, but she's still a bit timid...like her dad!

[@C.Medina]

@@GravelBikeCalifornia hahaha, it's all about baby steps.

[@ericbono]

Thanks so much for posting. I grew up in the redwoods near Soquel Village. Only recently been getting into cycling and dream about going back up there to ride. I mentioned it elsewhere but I'd go straight to Nisene Marks and ride from Soquel to Aptos if I'd my druthers. Not exactly sure if that's strictly MTB territory or if gravel bikes do fine there. Those old roads in Soquel and Aptos are beautiful to ride as well. I have some Bay Area friends who would be excellent guides if you want to hit Marin at some point. One of them got his bikes built by Caletti and Hunter. Thanks again for so much inspiration!

[@GravelBikeCalifornia]

I'm actually doing Mt. Tam Friday with a special guest....

[@kadengolda2373]

finally some norcal routes! your routes are usually way too far away from me, thanks

[@GravelBikeCalifornia]

Making another visit next week!

[@calvinnieh8943]

Yes! More NorCal. Looking forward to the Mt Tam video next.

[@MTB4LYF]

I love UCSC. Great video!

[@fredrichards3998]

Wow Zac is that 650b wheels Larry’s running? Awesome 👏 loved it🤙

[@lnarachi]

Yes, those are my 650b alloy wheels with Ultradynamico tires

[@calvinnieh8943]

Great video! This is on my list for sure. What would be more ideal between fast rolling 2.3” XC and 43mm gravel tires?

[@jasontomica8938]

Wow ur near me

[@jaceizzonn877]

Have you ever tried riding a full-suspension MTB on some real trails like the Downieville downhill area? If not, it's a whole new world of fun, and much less monotonous. Another rock, root, jump, curve, stream crossing or...? around every corner. It's like comparing volleyball to baseball. One is active, the other, dull & boring *_by comparison._* - This from a guy who used to ride 15-25 miles/day on my brand-new 1972 Italvega Superlight from the age of 12-on. I've never had more fun than on the dirt, have never missed nor will ever go back to the road, potholes, dangerous drivers, another road sign, fencepost, narrow shoulder, etc...

[@GravelBikeCalifornia]

Haven't covered Downieville yet, but glad it's such a big state!

[@scootcore1]

Saddle up, partner!

[@GravelBikeCalifornia]

Gimme all your lovin'

[@tonymaurice4157]

There's a lot more redwoods than people think it's just second growth

[@GravelBikeCalifornia]

I stopped trying to count...

[@jasontomica8938]

So u prefer southern or northern California

[@GravelBikeCalifornia]

There's great amounts everywhere. I'll tip southern just because better weather most of the year?