Come spin your road/gravel bike wheels at Green Valley with us monthly! Due to the nature of riding in Western Sonoma County, rides tend to be ~30 miles with substantial elevation gain and are for medium/advanced ridership levels.

Email hello@gvfam.com for more information and to get on the Farm Cycle list for route announcements.

Come spin your road/gravel bike wheels at Green Valley with us monthly!

Email hello@gvfam.com for more information and to get on the Farm Cycle list.

The route will be posted soon! Email us to get on the list!

START: Green Valley Farm + Mill, 13024 Green Valley Rd., Sebastopol

Rain cancels rides. A note will go out to the Farm Cycle list by 8:30 AM the day of if the ride is cancelled.

ROLLING OUT @ 9:30 AM SHARP
We recommend you arrive at 9:00 AM to be ready to roll out with us.

MISS US/LOST? Save this number and send a text to (707) 787-6345 and we'll do our best.

This is a fun/informal ride with no mechanical support minus the brilliance of other riders so we encourage you to bring what you need. During the ride the group may naturally split off into pods based on ridership level. We'll work to re-group at the top of climbs if there is not a wide distance between pods.

NOTE: Cell service is not great around West County so please download the route to your phone BEFORE you arrive.

Green Valley Farm + Mill and Bramble Tail Homestead are partnering up to put together two tours, one at 11:00 am and the other at 1:30 pm, of the land and an opportunity to come meet the baby jersey cows at Green Valley during Sonoma County Farm Trails Spring Tour Weekend.

Registered participants can picnic on the land and will get a guided farm tour to see the baby animals and learn about regenerative land stewardship practices and this place. The farm tour is approximately 1/2 mile from start to finish. For those who cannot traverse the landscape this distance, we will offer a shortened length of the tour and/or folks may stay near the picnic and restroom facilities.

Both tour times may bring a picnic lunch along and enjoy it on the farm after or before the tour begins.

Registration is required and tickets are limited for people 15 and up. They can be purchased here.

Come spin your wheels with us on Sunday, April 10 for our next ride hosted by farmer Tom Inners of Live Oak Farm in Petaluma. We’ll roll out at 9:00 AM sharp to head out for 43 miles and 3,000 ft of elevation gain on a medium-paced ride.

This is an unsupported group ride and all riders are asked to bring whatever they need with them. We will work to re-group after climbs if the ridership levels are in a similar zone.

Email hello@gvfam.com for more information and to get on the Farm Cycle list. To RSVP for this ride, please click on the link below.

April 10 Route link here and RSVP here.

START: LIVE OAK FARM, PETALUMA

1030 LOHRMAN LN, PETALUMA, CA 94952

Rain cancels rides. A note will go out to the Farm Cycle list by 8:00 AM the day of if the ride is cancelled.

ROLLING OUT @ 9:00 AM SHARP
We recommend you arrive at 8:45 AM to be ready to roll out with us.

MISS US/LOST? Save this number and send a text to (707) 787-6345 and we'll do our best.

This is a fun/informal ride with no mechanical support minus the brilliance of other riders so we encourage you to bring what you need. During the ride the group may naturally split off into pods based on ridership level. We'll work to re-group at the top of climbs if there is not a wide distance between pods.

RSVP here.

Come spin your road/gravel bike wheels at Green Valley with us every third Sunday of the month with routes for various experience levels of riders. This is a casual group ride and due to COVID, people will pod up and head out as they feel comfortable. If you are new to riding, the area, or are coming by yourself, please feel free to hit us up and we’ll make sure to connect.

Email hello@gvfam.com for more information and to get on the Farm Cycle list.

March 27 Route link here and RSVP here.

START: Green Valley Farm + Mill, 13024 Green Valley Rd., Sebastopol

Rain cancels rides. A note will go out to the Farm Cycle list by 8:30 AM the day of if the ride is cancelled.

ROLLING OUT @ 9:30 AM SHARP
We recommend you arrive at 9:00 AM to be ready to roll out with us.

MISS US/LOST? Save this number and send a text to (707) 787-6345 and we'll do our best.

This is a fun/informal ride with no mechanical support minus the brilliance of other riders so we encourage you to bring what you need. During the ride the group may naturally split off into pods based on ridership level. We'll work to re-group at the top of climbs if there is not a wide distance between pods.

NOTE: Cell service is not great around West County so please download the route to your phone BEFORE you arrive. Route link here and RSVP here.

THE ROUTE: SWEETWATER SPRINGS ROAD
Wind up the hill over Green Valley Rd. for a short stint on Pocket Canyon/Hwy 116 before jumping off at Mays Canyon Rd. We'll crest the hill at the idyllic Porter Bass Biodynamic vineyard and winery before descending through the redwoods and pines down to Guerneville. From there, we'll take a quick right and will head toward Armstrong Woods before hitting Sweetwater Springs Rd. for a climb before a rather steep (and kinda scary - hang on!) descent. Sweetwater is a beautiful ride we haven't done in many a year so we're looking forward to checking out the scenery and new growth since the fires. After Sweetwater, we'll hit the busy but bucolic Westside Rd., over Wohler Bridge, through Forestville and back to Green Valley via the bike trail. We'll probably head off on Ross Rd. to give some space to others on the tight part of the trail before hitting Green Valley Rd. and recommend taking Thomas Rd. at the base of Green Valley to avoid cars. Then.... it's BBQ time. Route link here and RSVP here.

THE BBQ
On the last ride, a few folks (ahem, Tom and Matthew!) had the brilliant idea to BBQ afterward and that is what we are going to do. RSVP's kindly requested, so put your name in here if you're joining in. (This is also our contact list where riders can share their info.)

We'll be practicing standard COVID protocols: We'll be 100% outside for eating and will have plenty of hand sanitizer on hand. If you've been exposed to someone who has tested positive for COVID within 10 days of a ride, or you have symptoms, please plan to join us for the next one. There will be more!

Speaking of more, Tom Inners over at Live Oak Farm in Petaluma has offered to host April 10 and we're looking forward to seeing his farm and to ride some gorgeous roads! More details to come.

The California Small Farm Conference is coming February 27 through March 3! Farmers and ag professionals are invited to join us on Thursday, March 3 for a tour, workshop and mixer here at Green Valley or at EarthSEED Farm. Click here to register and visit the California Small Conference website for more details on the rest of the workshops. We hope to see you soon!

Come spin your road/gravel bike wheels at Green Valley with us every third Sunday of the month with routes for various experience levels of riders. This is a casual group ride and due to COVID, people will pod up and head out as they feel comfortable. If you are new to riding, the area, or are coming by yourself, please feel free to hit us up and we’ll make sure to connect.

Want to have a picnic after the ride? Please do! We hope that folks will self organize and will enjoy our picnic tables and scene at the farm.

Email hello@gvfam.com for more information and to get on the Farm Cycle list.

START: Green Valley Farm + Mill, 13024 Green Valley Rd., Sebastopol

Rain cancels rides. A note will go out to the Farm Cycle list by 8:30 AM of the ride if the ride is cancelled.

This is an unstructured group ride. Due to COVID, we will let riders self organize with folks based on route and level and folks will head out when they feel called at the suggested times below so that we might overlap at various spots.

FEB. 20 /// OLD CAZ ROAD /// GRAVEL & ROAD ROUTES

Meet up: Green Valley Farm + Mill: 13024 Green Valley Rd., Sebastopol
WE'RE ROLLING OUT @ 9:30 AM SHARP!
Please arrive by 9:15 AM to be ready at 9:30 AM.
- If you miss us, try to catch us in Guerneville and send us a text at (707) 787-6345.

ROUTES:

1. GRAVEL + ROAD: Old Caz - Quad Clencher
2. ROAD ONLY: Old Caz - Out & Back

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OLD CAZ ROAD + GRAVEL
This route winds us up and over Green Valley Rd. with a short stint on Pocket Canyon Hwy. We'll jump off at Mays Canyon Rd. where we get to crest the hill at the idyllic Porter Bass Biodynamic vineyard and winery, a multi-generational family farm and operation. Then we'll descend through the redwoods and pines down to Guerneville (grab snack or coffee if you please) and head West on River Rd. for just a short mile to Old Caz Rd. From there we'll head Northwest along the the creek and up to the peak where we reach the soul expanding unspoiled majesty of the Wildwood Conservancy. This is where the road ends and the gravel begins all the way down to the creek and up to Cazaero.

ROAD ONLY OPTION
For those who aren't comfy on gravel or have super road race oriented bikes choose the road route which takes you down and around to Old Monte Rio Rd. (a special treat to be sure) and back the BoHo (Bohemian) Hwy direction to Occidental. Gravelers can snack in Caz after the gravel segment and then carry on to Austen Creek and if they feel called, up Magic Mountain before bouncing back to BoHo Hwy and Occidental from Moscow Rd. If returning to Green Valley with riders, why not go UP Morelli Lane?! Less cars, but lots of climb and beauty!

Come spin your road/gravel bike wheels at Green Valley with us every third Sunday of the month with routes for various experience levels of riders. This is a casual group ride and due to COVID, people will pod up and head out as they feel comfortable. If you are new to riding, the area, or are coming by yourself, please feel free to hit us up and we’ll make sure to connect.

Want to have a picnic after the ride? Please do! We hope that folks will self organize and will enjoy our picnic tables and scene at the farm.

Rain cancels this event and any registered attendees will receive a notice by 8:30 AM the day of the ride.

Email hello@gvfam.com for more information and to get on the Farm Cycle list.

START: Green Valley Farm + Mill, 13024 Green Valley Rd., Sebastopol

Rain cancels rides. A note will go out to the Farm Cycle list by 8:30 AM of the ride if the ride is cancelled.

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This is an unstructured group ride. Due to COVID, we will let riders self organize with folks based on route and level and folks will head out when they feel called at the suggested times below so that we might overlap at various spots.

RIDE 1: Green Valley to Coleman Valley Rd. to coast to River Rd and back again via Moscow/Bohemian Hwy (click here for route via Ride With GPS)

Start Time: 9:30 AM

Miles: 38.6

Climbing: 3,328

Rendezvous at Altamont Cafe or do the quick version and head UP Morrelli Lane at Camp Meeker and zip back.

GRAVEL BIKES VERSION - Head out Willow Creek at the top of Coleman Valley, hit the coast and swing back the same route as road riders above.

Estimated time: 3 - 3.5 hours

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RIDE 2: Green Valley to Forestville and Back (link to route via Ride With GPS)

Start Time: 10:30 AM

Miles: 28.8

Climbing: 1,806

Start Time: 10:30 AM

Estimated time: 2 hours with a stop for coffee in Forestville

Please join us on the land in learning about, and taking action for, improved fire and forest ecology in the mixed hardwood forest of Green Valley. You will learn about fuel load reduction strategies and the multitude of benefits of engaging with ecosystems alongside a few of the land's active stewards.

We acknowledge and deeply respect that the ecosystems and land of what we call Green Valley were stewarded by the Southern Pomo, Coast Miwok and Kashia Pomo peoples for over a millennia. We warmly welcome all descendants of Native California Tribes to connect if they would like to engage around the stewardship of the land we call Green Valley.

This series will be in preparation for prescribed burning this fall in collaboration with Fire Forward and we look forward to seeing you and working alongside you!

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Participants should arrive no later than 9:30 am as the project area is difficult to find. Spots are limited and we encourage you to sign-up early.

–To bring: Water bottle, long sleeves, pants, closed toed shoes, work gloves and tree-trimming tools (if you have them)

–What we'll provide: Water, coffee, snacks, a lift to the forest if needed, tree-trimming tools and gloves

–Please Note: The forest is steep terrain and we will do our best to accommodate the abilities of all participants.

–Please reach out in advance with any accessibility needs you may have. Also to note, there is poison oak in the forest and we will provide alternative activities for those who are not comfortable working near this guardian plant.

–COVID-19: Please bring a mask and stay at home if you are not feeling well or have been exposed to anyone who has tested positive for COVID within two weeks of the date of each event.

–We are sorry to ask that you leave all pets at home. We love animals, but can’t have them visit during our events.

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Pictured above: Participants in a recent Climate Farm School program of Terra.do get immersed in Fire & Forest Ecology with Jeremy Fisher, co-founder of Green Valley Farm + Mill. Pictures by Laney Siegner and Brett Webster.

Please join us on the land in learning about, and taking action for, improved fire and forest ecology in the mixed hardwood forest of Green Valley. You will learn about fuel load reduction strategies and the multitude of benefits of engaging with ecosystems alongside a few of the land's active stewards.

We acknowledge and deeply respect that the ecosystems and land of what we call Green Valley were stewarded by the Southern Pomo, Coast Miwok and Kashia Pomo peoples for over a millennia. We warmly welcome all descendants of Native California Tribes to connect if they would like to engage around the stewardship of the land we call Green Valley.

This series will be in preparation for prescribed burning this fall in collaboration with Fire Forward and we look forward to seeing you and working alongside you!

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Participants should arrive no later than 9:30 am as the project area is difficult to find. Spots are limited and we encourage you to sign-up early.

–To bring: Water bottle, long sleeves, pants, closed toed shoes, work gloves and tree-trimming tools (if you have them)

–What we'll provide: Water, coffee, snacks, a lift to the forest if needed, tree-trimming tools and gloves

–Please Note: The forest is steep terrain and we will do our best to accommodate the abilities of all participants.

–Please reach out in advance with any accessibility needs you may have. Also to note, there is poison oak in the forest and we will provide alternative activities for those who are not comfortable working near this guardian plant.

–COVID-19: Please bring a mask and stay at home if you are not feeling well or have been exposed to anyone who has tested positive for COVID within two weeks of the date of each event.

–We are sorry to ask that you leave all pets at home. We love animals, but can’t have them visit during our events.

———————

Pictured above: Participants in a recent Climate Farm School program of Terra.do get immersed in Fire & Forest Ecology with Jeremy Fisher, co-founder of Green Valley Farm + Mill. Pictures by Laney Siegner and Brett Webster.

Please join us on the land in learning about, and taking action for, improved fire and forest ecology in the mixed hardwood forest of Green Valley. You will learn about fuel load reduction strategies and the multitude of benefits of engaging with ecosystems alongside a few of the land's active stewards.

We acknowledge and deeply respect that the ecosystems and land of what we call Green Valley were stewarded by the Southern Pomo, Coast Miwok and Kashia Pomo peoples for over a millennia. We warmly welcome all descendants of Native California Tribes to connect if they would like to engage around the stewardship of the land we call Green Valley.

This series will be in preparation for prescribed burning this fall in collaboration with Fire Forward and we look forward to seeing you and working alongside you!

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Participants should arrive no later than 9:30 am as the project area is difficult to find. Spots are limited and we encourage you to sign-up early.

–To bring: Water bottle, long sleeves, pants, closed toed shoes, work gloves and tree-trimming tools (if you have them)

–What we'll provide: Water, coffee, snacks, a lift to the forest if needed, tree-trimming tools and gloves

–Please Note: The forest is steep terrain and we will do our best to accommodate the abilities of all participants.

–Please reach out in advance with any accessibility needs you may have. Also to note, there is poison oak in the forest and we will provide alternative activities for those who are not comfortable working near this guardian plant.

–COVID-19: Please bring a mask and stay at home if you are not feeling well or have been exposed to anyone who has tested positive for COVID within two weeks of the date of each event.

–We are sorry to ask that you leave all pets at home. We love animals, but can’t have them visit during our events.

———————

Pictured above: Participants in a recent Climate Farm School program of Terra.do get immersed in Fire & Forest Ecology with Jeremy Fisher, co-founder of Green Valley Farm + Mill. Pictures by Laney Siegner and Brett Webster.

Please join us on the land in learning about, and taking action for, improved fire and forest ecology in the mixed hardwood forest of Green Valley. You will learn about fuel load reduction strategies and the multitude of benefits of engaging with ecosystems alongside a few of the land's active stewards.

We acknowledge and deeply respect that the ecosystems and land of what we call Green Valley were stewarded by the Southern Pomo, Coast Miwok and Kashia Pomo peoples for over a millennia. We warmly welcome all descendants of Native California Tribes to connect if they would like to engage around the stewardship of the land we call Green Valley.

This series will be in preparation for prescribed burning this fall in collaboration with Fire Forward and we look forward to seeing you and working alongside you!

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Participants should arrive no later than 9:30 am as the project area is difficult to find. Spots are limited and we encourage you to sign-up early.

–To bring: Water bottle, long sleeves, pants, closed toed shoes, work gloves and tree-trimming tools (if you have them)

–What we'll provide: Water, coffee, snacks, a lift to the forest if needed, tree-trimming tools and gloves

–Please Note: The forest is steep terrain and we will do our best to accommodate the abilities of all participants.

–Please reach out in advance with any accessibility needs you may have. Also to note, there is poison oak in the forest and we will provide alternative activities for those who are not comfortable working near this guardian plant.

–COVID-19: Please bring a mask and stay at home if you are not feeling well or have been exposed to anyone who has tested positive for COVID within two weeks of the date of each event.

–We are sorry to ask that you leave all pets at home. We love animals, but can’t have them visit during our events.

———————

Pictured above: Participants in a recent Climate Farm School program of Terra.do get immersed in Fire & Forest Ecology with Jeremy Fisher, co-founder of Green Valley Farm + Mill. Pictures by Laney Siegner and Brett Webster.