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The nine fears

The nine fears

Bicycle tours are for almost everyone. Still, we hear a lot of concerns that keep people from enjoying what might have been their vacation of... Read more

Tips and Advice / April 24, 2019

7 lessons a bike tour can teach you

7 lessons a bike tour can teach you

You may enjoy bicycling. You may love traveling. You may love both—but it’s not necessarily a prerequisite. Bicycle touring brings the best of... Read more

Tips and Advice / March 25, 2019

Bike touring as a single

Bike touring as a single

Are you ready to book a bike tour, but not sure who you’ll be traveling with? Do you crave adventure and taking the scenic route, but prefer t... Read more

Tips and Advice / March 25, 2019

7 reasons to do a bike tour solo

7 reasons to do a bike tour solo

The lure of adventure on two wheels is calling. Maybe you’ve done a few bike tours with other people or in a group and you’re ready to ride so... Read more

Tips and Advice / March 25, 2019

Electric Bikes: The burst of energy you just might want on your next bike tour!

Electric Bikes: The burst of energy you just might want on your next bike tour!

Our BikeTours.com travel ambassador Jackie Nourse has traveled around the world and back again, but never by bike. (Until now!) A bike newbie,... Read more

Tips and Advice / March 23, 2019

Find your bike tour style: Retired but wired

Find your bike tour style: Retired but wired

For you, retired doesn’t mean done. It means freedom! You love to travel and you love to be active. You’re looking for a leisurely tour, and... Read more

Tips and Advice / March 18, 2019