Our mission is to
inspire people of all
ages to travel by bicycle.
We help cyclists explore
the landscapes and history
of America for fitness,
fun, and self-discovery.
More About Us.
OUR MISSION
Adventure Cycling Association’s nonprofit mission is to inspire people of all ages to travel
by bicycle for fitness, fun, and self-discovery. Founded in 1973 as Bikecentennial, Adventure Cycling is the premier bicycle travel organization in North America with 44,500 members nationwide. We are headquartered in Missoula, Montana.
As a nonprofit, all proceeds from tours, sales, and membership go directly back into supporting our mission and programs.
EXPLORE OUR ROUTES & MAPS
We research, develop, and sell maps for 38,158 miles of routes in America and bits of Canada. Explore the Adventure Cycling Route Network to learn more about our routes, and the maps that we create specifically for cyclists. Visit our online store to purchase maps.
USE THE CYCLISTS' YELLOW PAGES TO RESEARCH YOUR TRIP The Cyclists' Yellow Pages is a worldwide resource guide for bicycle travelers. Use this resource to plan your own bicycle adventures. You can search for bicycle maps, guide
books, tour operators, bike shops, U.S. Bicycle and Pedestrian Office information, plus much more.
GET INSPIRED WITH ADVENTURE CYCLIST MAGAZINE
As our member publication, Adventure Cyclist is full of inspiring bicycle travel stories and fantastic photography from all over the world. Adventure Cycling members receive nine issues of the magazine a year. Read past articles from Adventure Cyclist magazine in our Publications Archive.
LEARN HOW TO TRAVEL BY BICYCLE
Our online How-To Department provides educational articles that answer many of the most
frequently asked questions about selecting appropriate gear, tour planning, packing lists, training, packing your bike for shipping,
and much more.
BUY GEAR FOR BICYCLE TRAVEL
Our Cyclosource online store carries bicycle travel gear, clothing, our maps, and much more.
DISCUSS BICYCLE TRAVEL WITH OTHERS
Use our Forums to ask questions and get replies from experienced bicycle tourists. Check out hundreds of Journal entries and read about people's bike touring
experiences. Or add your own to share with others.