Summer filling up? No fear! There are lots of great opportunities for cycling adventures in the later months as well!
Thirty-four of Adventure Cycling's tours are sold out, but there is still time to find an outstanding adventure with great value and price. Remember, we're offering our 2012 tours at 2011 prices!
Is your dream tour full? We typically see a 10% cancellation rate, which means that if you are on the waiting list for your dream tour you may still make it. The waiting list is free and names are added on a first-come, first-serve basis. To get on the wait-list for a tour, sign up for the tour using the tours application.
WE'RE HERE TO HELP
Unsure of the best Adventure Cycling tour to choose based on your bicycling abilities or schedule? We are here to help! You can email us at
or call us at (800) 755-2453 x 3 or 406-721-1776 x 3. We are available 7 AM to 6 PM MST and looking forward to hearing from you.
2011 TESTIMONIALS
"Tour was just perfect. Leaders were professional, intelligent, relaxed, helpful and fun."
"I want to thank you for all you do. Putting some adventure into my and my family's life is important, and your organization does that on a grand scale. I have returned to work energized and refreshed, and looking forward to the next bicycling adventure."
“I didn't stop smiling the whole week! It was truly, the best experience of my life.”
WHY RIDE WITH US?
Riders find our trips among the best values in bike travel. Our tours feature experienced leaders, attract wonderful people, have an intimate feel, and leave you feeling refreshed — ready to face the world or another bike trip!
Today we have a guest post from our friend, Dee Griffin, who just finished the Southern Tier.
What I've learned about lunches: Whole-wheat bagels and cheese make great sandwiches to put in your handlebar bag. The bagels don't tear up like sliced bread. Add an orange, a bag of peanuts, and a few fig newtons, and you have a great lunch. And if you don't eat it today, it's good for tomorrow.
What I've learned about cyclists' hands: Never shake hands with a cyclist. You don't want to know where those hands have been. In the past few hours, they have probably (1) applied chamois butter to any place that might chafe, (2) wiped their nose on their glove, (3) rubbed along their tire to check for foreign objects, (4) eaten a sticky peanut butter and jelly sandwich, and (5) watered the grass.
What I've learned about sleeping bags: Women's mummy sleeping bags are great for side sleepers because they're wider through the hips and there's enough room to pull one leg up. My Marmot women's bag is also shorter than a standard mummy and has extra insulation in the foot box. It's a zero degree down bag and I was beautifully warm when we had such cold nights in the desert but I'm often sleeping on top of it now. If I had thought of it, I would have mailed my lighter bag to my daughter and swapped bags when I visited.
What I've learned about saddles: Bottom line, if you are planning to tour, go get fitted for a saddle.
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ON THE ROAD is written by the tours team -- Mo, Paul, Madeline, and Arlen -- tours specialists and intrepid bicyclists, covering all things related to Adventure Cycling's Tours Department. Check out our fall tours!
The slideshow above is from Adventure Cycling's Guided Tours Group on Flickr. If you've ridden with us on a tour (any year), please join our group and share your photos! Not familiar with Flickr? Learn more.
