5 Reasons to Visit Nantucket

The 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…

Vermont Gears Up for Bike Season

WORLD-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…

Bike trip to New Zealand

Please 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…

Bike Touring Preparation Tips

There 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…

Six Great Cities for a Bike Vacation

Ever 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,…