Fort Ord
Fort Ord National Monument, accessible from various trailheads, morcamtb.org
Spanning nearly 30,000 acres, the former Fort Ord is hard to fully see on foot. Fortunately, the place seems practically designed to be a haven for those riding bicycles and mountain bikes, as the slopes are mostly gentle. The trails weave through gorgeous oak woodlands draped with lichen, by vernal pools, and through rolling hills carpeted with maritime chaparral. There is straight road biking to be had, and a variety of mountain bike trails for riders of any skill level. Bikes, unlike a certain DeLorean, may not be capable of time travel, but at Fort Ord that’s a good thing, lest you ride into an active artillery range.