Old Caz Gravel Guide (4K)

Gravel Bike California covers one of the state's most well-known sections of dirt thanks to the Grasshopper Adventure Series: Old Caz
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[@codell95403]

Rode this amazing, demanding route a few days ago and just wanted to say thanks! Despite it being a beautiful summer Sunday, I didn't encounter a single other cyclist on Old Caz, and only one on the long Willow Creek climb. Really felt like an adventure despite being in an area I *thought* I knew rather well.

[@GravelBikeCalifornia]

And you picked a good time for that water crossing.

[@tiborforai7430]

I am going to start calling you Scorsese. Well done and a fantastic day on the bike.

[@GravelBikeCalifornia]

Thanks. Like him, I get calls from American Express, except mine are about bills, not to do commercials...

[@ianmagnuson1626]

There’s a lot of private property signs on Duncan Road. Is that new or is this an “unofficial” route? 😂

[@GravelBikeCalifornia]

We didn't see that when we rode. Came across someone working a bulldozer and he didn't seem to mind.

[@aaronkarr9430]

Great vid and I hope to try the rote this year. I noticed on the GPS file it seems to indicate more pavement than the route in your video. Just to confirm, is the GPS file the same route you did?

[@GravelBikeCalifornia]

I didn't realize I used the wrong link. I added the proper one to the file. Thanks for catching!

[@StephenZavestoski]

This is a great guide covering two bucket list west county gravel segments: Old Caz and Willow Creek. Hopefully you'll come back for more, including Kruse Ranch Rd., Fish Rock, and a few options we'll keep secret for now! CoMoVa Cycling would be a great base for these rides. We'd love to host you and/or guide you on these rides.

[@GravelBikeCalifornia]

For sure! I'm looking for excuses to come back!

[@cfuria]

I just wanted to say a big thank you for making this video. I did this route (plus back and forth from the Smart Train in Santa Rosa) yesterday and it was a blast. The video was super helpful . The climbs were real but the views more than made them worth it. Any other great rides in Sonoma you'd recommend?

[@GravelBikeCalifornia]

Looks like you ride it the exact same time we did last year. I should have noted that the flow crossing was relatively low in the video. Glad you had a great ride.

[@marcocabral4838]

Just rode the Old Caz part of this loop a few weeks ago. No good videos before this one of the area on KZbin. Cool to see it on video 👍 found your channel looking for gravel riding near Paso as my good friend just moved down there yesterday. Anyways…keep up the good work. Awesome presentation!

[@GravelBikeCalifornia]

I appreciate it. I just try making videos with the information I'm looking for before I ride!

[@eddieestrada112]

Willow creek is the gem of Sonoma

[@GravelBikeCalifornia]

Looking back, I should have played it up a bit more. That was a joy too!

[@alvarocastillo6840]

I would just stay at the RR Brewery!

[@GravelBikeCalifornia]

My biggest problem I have with the place is that they're not 24/7!

[@unurieff]

Thank you sir! You are doing an amazing job

[@GravelBikeCalifornia]

Thanks. I love riding across the state!

[@singletrackflow]

Great video. Thank you.

[@GravelBikeCalifornia]

I appreciate that!

[@whirving]

Have you done the loop up Pine Flat to Geyserville? I've only ever been up Pine flat on a road bike but thought those gravel roads going north looked good. This was about 10 years ago so...

[@GravelBikeCalifornia]

No. I definitely look forward to coming back and exploring more.

[@mellissanash7517]

I heard today the Cadance owner is a real awful dude who cheats and believes in a lot of lies.

[@GravelBikeCalifornia]

Hmmm. I can't speak for that. No first hand knowledge here.