Answers to seven common questions about Bicycle Vacations and Cycling Tours As people over 50 opt for more active and adventurous vacations, two-wheelers are becoming a preferred vehicle to see the world, both here and abroad. A recent travel segment on Sky News went so far as to dub bicycling vacations “the new golf.” Touring by bicycle is…
DetailsWe love this article on biking in Savannah and just had to share with you. We hope that you can join us on one of our 2017 tour dates! The city’s squares not only make Savannah one of the most beautiful cities in North America, they also have a traffic calming effect in the National…
DetailsThe small island of Nantucket, 35 miles off the coast of Cape Cod, was once the whaling capital of the world. These days, this charming spot looks like an idyllic postcard, peppered with pristine beaches, sailboat- and yacht-dotted harbors, cobblestoned streets, and shingled homes whose gardens are filled with roses and hydrangeas. Home to a mix…
DetailsFor the last 16 years I’ve had the privilege of being a bike tour guide in New Zealand. One of the highlight has always been taking part in guided hikes up the valley and onto the Franz Josef Glacier – well, that is no longer possible, thanks to climate change. In fact when we were…
DetailsWORLD-CLASS TRAILS AND EVENTS DRAW CYCLISTS FROM THROUGHOUT THE U.S. Montpelier, Vt.—From bone-rattling descents to leisurely loops, Vermont’s summer cycling season offers an impressive variety of biking events, set against some of the most breathtaking scenery in the country. Biking enthusiasts will find classic dirt road rides, challenging stage races, nationally acclaimed single-track, guided tours…
DetailsPlease take a moment and check out this wonderful blog written by one of our clients describing our recent Great Bike Tours trip to New Zealand: There were plenty of reasons NOT to go on an epic bike trip to New Zealand – worries about time, money, leaving…
DetailsThere are many options available for bike touring, here are some things to consider when planning your outing or booking with a tour operator. Decide How You’d Like to Tour Credit Card Touring– travel very light staying at hotels and hostels along the way, eating out at restaurants. Fully Loaded-also known as self supported carrying…
DetailsEver wondered where some of the best bike vacation destinations were? Here are 6 to start with! Banff, Alberta, Canada Nearly 120 miles of mountain-bike trails wind through Banff National Park, where the high-alpine scenery–striated peaks, aquamarine lakes, and glaciers–is among the world’s most stunning. In fact, the town itself is in the park. Burlington,…
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