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Pursuing the legend of Silent Night along the Tauern Bike Path

Pursuing the legend of Silent Night along the Tauern Bike Path

In 1993, BikeTours.com president Jim Johnson—then a freelance travel writer—went on his first European bicycle tour, along the Tauern Bike Pat... Read more

Inspiration, Stories, Tours and Destinations / December 21, 2021

Bike Tour Memories: Founder's Stories

Bike Tour Memories: Founder's Stories

Jim Johnson, the president and founder of BikeTours.com, has almost two decades of bike touring experience (and memories!). His passion for cy... Read more

Stories, Tours and Destinations / June 08, 2020

Two Bike Tours = Twice the Fun!

Two Bike Tours = Twice the Fun!

Looking for inspiration for your next tour? We think (and we may be biased) that two European bike tours are better than one! We’ve highlighte... Read more

Tours and Destinations / February 11, 2020

Why you should do your next tour by bike

Why you should do your next tour by bike

Some years ago, a cycling group I was with rolled into a village square in the Slovenian countryside and started to fill our water bottles in... Read more

Inspiration / April 05, 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