There are multiple bike routes surrounding Davis. Here are some routes of the best roads around Davis, of varying levels of riding experience / difficulty:

• The Davis Bike Loop: Very beginner 13 miles loop, that goes around Davis. You can get more information about it here.

• UC Davis airport loop: This is a ~6 mi beginner route.

• Davis to Winters via Putah Creek Rd: Probably the most popular ride in the area. It covers around 30 mi. After the ride, you can visit Steady Eddy's, a nice coffee stop in Winters.

• Lake Solano: You an keep riding past winters to get into the foothills there is a water fillup area at Lake Solano Park).

• American River trail: in Sac, great for any distance! You can park at Discovery Park and ride until you want to turn around. Water stops everywhere along the trail.

• Cantelow East: For more experienced riders. If you want to get some climbing in, Cantelow Rd is the closest option, very nice winding Rd in Vacaville.

• For mountain biking, drive up to Auburn for the best local riding.

As for other resources, here are some recommended places:

• Bike Barn for service / parts: https://bikebarn.ucdavis.edu/

• Ken's is a great local shop as well: https://www.kensbikeski.com/

If you are interested in group rides or racing, you can get in touch with Alex Majane (acmajane [at] ucdavis [dot] edu) for more information.

And remember, when biking, make sure to use all protective gear, and please be careful.

One of the main perks of living in Davis, is get to visit all the amazing natural oasis around.

• Hiking trails in Yolo county: if you are looking for a short hike for the day, here is a complete list.

• Yosemite: Yosemite National Park is a landmark of California.

  • Campgrounds: https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/campgrounds.htm

  • Apply for permits: https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/wildpermits.htm

  • Current weather: https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/conditions.htm

Check out the Close Getaways page for more info on things to visit in Yosemite National Park!

Sometimes we need nature but we have no time (or desire) to go on a backpacking trip for a weekend. In such cases, Davis has a lot of nature to offer. In particular, the UC Davis Arboretum is a beautiful conservation oasis, with plant collections from all around the world. It has also a lot of wild animals, like ducks and beautiful insects. A quiet walk through the Arboretum can be what you need to reconnect and find peace. More information in the Arboretum's website.