I Bike Santa Barbara Wine Country Tours

"My bf and I took this ebike tour in September, 2023. It ranks as one of my top vacation experiences...right up there with the helicopter ride over the Grand Canyon. The scenery in the San Ynez Valley wine country is eye candy. We saw breathtaking vineyards, mini-horses, the charming dutch town of Solvang, olive orchards, and more. The terrain was varied, and (with the ebikes) we could choose as much or as little exercise as desired at any given point. Will has the route very well-planned out for safety and for scenery. He paces things perfectly, and the lunch he served was delicious and special (far more than a ho-hum box lunch). This is a cherished memory for me."

"A MUST DO! If you’re considering booking this - think no further and do it. William provided the most special day for us; he was knowledgeable about the area and made us feel confident on our bikes. We were so impressed with his professionalism, kindness and relationships with the local wineries and shops. I will be recommending this for years to come!"

"William was so gracious and an awesome guide. My mom and I had a wonderful time riding through Ballard Canyon. There is just something different and better about riding a bike through wine country rather than just driving through it. It really gives you the time to stop and smell the roses. We stopped frequently (just over 2 miles was the longest stretch of non-stop biking). He will provide you with a water bottle but you might want to bring one of your own just in case, especially if you are riding a conventional bike rather than an E-Bike. Also, word to the wise. Some of those hills are steep and somewhat long, if you are not in shape definitely get the E-Bike or if you would rather just relax, get the E-Bike. Thanks William, we had a blast!"

"This was a wonderful experience! William provided expert customer service from the very beginning:) he was kind, knowledgeable and took great care of us! The beautiful tour on such fun bikes with the perfect amount of stops and tastings.Lunch was delicious! We would highly recommend this to anyone who enjoys a fun adventure while visiting the Santa Barbara area."

"My husband and I (late 50s, casual cyclists from New York State) enjoyed a beautiful February 14 ride with William, owner of I Bike Santa Barbara Wine Tours. The points of interest will be familiar to any fans of Alexander Payne’s great film “Sideways.” William provides everything you need: bikes, water bottles, power bars, helmets, encouragement. We signed up for the mid-level “Wine Lovers’ Ride” but then extended it a bit to the full 15-mile “Classic” because it was so enjoyable gliding by the vineyards and ranches with bison, alpacas, and horses (not to mention the cute Danish town of Solvang, where we nabbed free tastes of European cheeses and fudge). Waiting at the end of our ride was a delicious olive oil tasting at the Rancho Olivos farmstand and then the vaunted iBike Italian-flavored al fresco luncheon at the spacious Brander winery (following a 5-wine tasting, of course!). We also had a fun wine tasting in Los Olivos, where Mikael, the owner of Kaena wines, impressed us with his passion for wine and his home state of Hawaii. Will was an excellent low-key tour guide and Santa Barbara fan who shared lots of area lore and tips. We highly recommend this wonderful day riding through gorgeous countryside."