Originally Posted by Antoine Zurfluh

Hello forum people!

On Monday l begin a tour from LA to Chico and I am looking for route ideas.
-I have about a week
-stay in hotels-I am prepared to ride 100+ mile days-I'm willing to take the Amtrak
Originally I was interested in riding the 49 up the east side of the valley but after a little research it sounds high traffic/small shoulder.

The coast looks like high headwinds and low temps.

The ACA route through the Sierras sounds nice but looks too roundabout for my timeframe.

Which leaves the central valley. I've toured it twice before and in the spring and fall I find it very nice and easy to tour (flat, easy to navigate, plenty of towns for resupply, etc.) This time of year though it's getting a little bleak.

I'm not trying to poo poo any of these routes. I will have a great time which ever way I go and there will always be challenges. I'm just looking for the nicest time.

Suggestions?

Thanks in advance!