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Why All Cyclists Love Butte County
2488 Cherokee Rd
Oroville, CA
Whether it’s leisure, competition, road cycling, or mountain biking—if it’s on two wheels, chances are good that you’ll find a great ride in Butte County in Northern California
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Despite modest altitudes over most of the county, Butte County is home to scenic mountain biking trails for all skill levels and difficulty.
Old Chico Canyon Rd
Chico, CA
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
7:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday:
7:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday:
7:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday:
7:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Sunday:
Closed
Upper Bidwell Park serves as the epicenter of mountain biking activity in the county, with unique and rocky trails. Farther south, the Lake Oroville area provides a miles-long network of trails, mostly wider and not as technical. Dirt enthusiasts will find real finds hidden in the foothills; Cohasset and Forest Ranch offer particularly interesting dirt road options.
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For those who are seeking competition—from a friendly race to a true test of skills—Butte County has you covered there, too.
Chico, California, United States
The region is the perfect playground for any cyclist to get a respectable workout in without battling endless stoplights. Within county limits, the cycling community is competitive but tight-knit. Chico Velo is an outstanding local cycling advocate group, and the place to start for anyone trying to find the perfect race to jump into.
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Those who favor road cycling will love the variety available: Flat roads, hills, downhills, scenic roads, and more.
2488 Cherokee Rd
Oroville, CA
Honey Run Road through Chico and Paradise Ridge is an iconic road ride, while the orchard-lined roads in Durham provide an easy, flat ride that is full of springtime blossoming orchards. Whatever landscape you're looking for, you just have to get out and explore to find it!
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Leisure and casual cyclists will find Butte County - particularly in the downtowns of Chico and Oroville - easy and relaxing to ride.
Durham, California, United States
Chico, the urban work and play hub of the county stands out as particularly accessible within Butte County. Drivers in the county acknowledge the frequent bicycle activity, and a culture of sharing the roadway has developed over the years throughout the area.
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Old Chico Canyon Rd
Chico, CA
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
7:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday:
7:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday:
7:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday:
7:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Sunday:
Closed
Discover all the fun that can be had on two wheels in Northern California.