I must admit, my friend and I were a bit apprehensive about riding a bike through Wine Country in Healdsburg... but I was really surprised at how easy and relaxing the experience was with Bolo's Bikes. After just a quick 5 minute training session, I was cruising through the back roads of Dry Creek Valley on my high-tech "electric" bike -- like a Pro !!!
We have visited this area many times, driving through the vineyards, but the relaxing adventure on Bolo's Bike Tour gave us both a totally different perspective. The silent electric-assisted bikes virtually float down the country back roads... the magnificent vineyard vista's are so much more spectacular at the 10-20 mph pace than though the window of a speeding car.
The phrase "stop and smell the roses" could be replaced with "glide and see the vineyards".
Our 5 hour excursion flew by. Our first stop was the Historic Dry Creek General Store to pick up a delicious picnic lunch. We then cruised to a hidden private vineyard directly off West Dry Creek Road.
The vineyard owners knew our hosts Chris, Seth and Jonathan well, and recommended a delightful Sav Blanc, that perfectly paired with our lunch. We sat at a rustic picnic table beside the Dry Creek River. The peaceful forest sounds and gurgling stream was a unique experience.
After lunch we effortlessly cruised down a winding side road to the magnificent Schlumberger Vineyard for a fantastic Wine Tasting. This delightful vineyard is designed in the elegant style an Italian Villa, and we lounged in the white-columned courtyard by a fountain -- the Wine flowed -- from a crisp dry Champaign-style sparkling wine, to the local White Wines, climaxing with a beautiful "Old Vine" Red Zinfandel.
The Bolo's Bikes Owners are long-time residents in Healdsburg, and they expertly guided us through some of the most Spectacular hidden wine country vista's I have ever seen. They entertaining us with interesting local tales, historical facts, and good humor.
The next time we visit Sonoma Wine Country, a Bolo's Bike Tour will be on the Top of our list, for another a relaxing fun-filled excursion !!! read more