# Adventure Cycling Association: Discover What Awaits

> Explore the world of Bicycle Travel with mapped routes and community support for unforgettable journeys and adventures\.

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## Pages
- [Discover What Awaits \| Adventure Cycling Association](https://www.adventurecycling.org/)
- [Epic Tours](https://www.adventurecycling.org/guided-tours/epictours/)
- [Guided Tours](https://www.adventurecycling.org/guided-tours/)
- [Katy Trail 2026](https://www.adventurecycling.org/guided-tours/inn-to-inn-tours/katy-trail-inn-to-inn-2026/)
- [Natchez Trace 2026](https://www.adventurecycling.org/guided-tours/van-supported-tours/natchez-trace-van/)

## Posts
- [Ask an Adventure Cycling Tour Leader: When Nature Calls](https://www.adventurecycling.org/blog/ask-a-tour-leader-nature-calls/): Let’s talk about what to do when “nature calls” during a bike tour\. The usefulness of these tips may depend on where you’re touring, but hopefully they’ll still put your mind at ease\.
- [Batch Bikes GB\.1 / GB\.2: A Budget\-friendly Bikepacking Rig](https://www.adventurecycling.org/blog/batch-bikes-gb-1-gb-2-a-budget-friendly-bikepacking-rig/):  A duo of budget\-friendly gravel bikes gets an upgrade, including a new drivetrain and frame
- [Our Reviewer's Favorite Wet\-Weather Riding Gear](https://www.adventurecycling.org/blog/favorite-weather-riding-gear/)
- [How a Group of Arkansas Cyclists Are Coming Together to Fight for Safer Streets](https://www.adventurecycling.org/blog/how-a-group-of-arkansas-cyclists-are-coming-together-to-fight-for-safer-streets/): Northwest Arkansas has transformed itself into a cycling paradise\. Rider safety hasn’t kept up
- [Ask an Adventure Cycling Tour Leader: Dealing with Foul Weather](https://www.adventurecycling.org/blog/dealing-with-foul-weather/): When I’m at home, I typically postpone a ride when the weather isn’t cooperating\. That’s not always an option during a bike tour\. How will I cope?

## Products
- [GDMBR Trail Tee](https://www.adventurecycling.org/shop/gdmbr-trail-tee/)
- [Golden Gravel Trail "Golden Road" Tee](https://www.adventurecycling.org/shop/golden-gravel-trail-golden-road-tee/)
- [GDMBR "Pie Town" Tee](https://www.adventurecycling.org/shop/gdmbr-pie-town-tee/)
- [Retro Bikecentennial Poster](https://www.adventurecycling.org/shop/retro-bikecentennial-poster/)
- [TransAmerica Section 5](https://www.adventurecycling.org/shop/transamerica-section-5/):  
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## Press Releases
- [Adventure Cycling Launches — The Vancouver Crossing Loop](https://www.adventurecycling.org/press_releases/adventure-cycling-launches-the-vancouver-crossing-loop/): For nearly half a century, Adventure Cycling has been crafting America’s premier long\-distance bikepacking and bicycle touring routes, including the first\-of\-their\-kind Great Divide Mountain Biking Route and TransAmerica Trail\. Now the nonprofit is announcing another milestone — its first fully international cycling route\.
- [Adventure Cycling Association Names Andy Williamson as Executive Director](https://www.adventurecycling.org/press_releases/adventure-cycling-association-names-andy-williamson-as-executive-director/):  Adventure Cycling Association's Board of Directors announced today the appointment of Andy Williamson as Executive Director, effective October 1, 2025\. Williamson brings 20 years of specialized experience in developing active outdoor recreation opportunities for member\-based organizations and communities nationwide\.
- [Sarah Swallow to Preview Golden Gravel Trail](https://www.adventurecycling.org/press_releases/sarah-swallow-to-preview-golden-gravel-trail/): TAT Pioneer Sarah Swallow to Preview Adventure Cycling's New 3,688\-Mile Golden Gravel Trail
- [Parks, Peaks, and Prairies Bicycle Route Connects Yellowstone with Minneapolis](https://www.adventurecycling.org/press_releases/parks-peaks-and-prairies-bicycle-route-connects-yellowstone-with-minneapolis/)
- [The USBRS Welcomes New Cross\-State Routes in Wisconsin and California](https://www.adventurecycling.org/press_releases/the-usbrs-welcomes-new-cross-state-routes-in-wisconsin-and-california/)

## Member News
- [Your August 2026 Member Newsletter](https://www.adventurecycling.org/member_news/your-august-2026-member-newsletter/)
- [Quarterly Update from the Board Chair and Interim ED](https://www.adventurecycling.org/member_news/quarterly-update-from-the-board-chair-and-interim-ed/): Stronger finances, new routes, and what's next for ACA's next 50 years
- [Advocacy in Action: How Adventure Cycling Is Showing Up for Bike Travel](https://www.adventurecycling.org/member_news/advocacy-in-action-how-adventure-cycling-is-showing-up-for-bike-travel/)
- [Your July 2026 Member Newsletter](https://www.adventurecycling.org/member_news/your-july-2026-member-newsletter/)
- [Rebuilding ACA Together](https://www.adventurecycling.org/member_news/rebuilding-aca-together/)

## Routes
- [Golden Gravel Trail](https://www.adventurecycling.org/routes-and-maps/adventure-cycling-route-network/golden-gravel-trail/)
- [North Lakes](https://www.adventurecycling.org/routes-and-maps/adventure-cycling-route-network/north-lakes/)
- [Great Rivers South](https://www.adventurecycling.org/routes-and-maps/adventure-cycling-route-network/great-rivers-south/)
- [Vancouver Crossing Loop](https://www.adventurecycling.org/routes-and-maps/adventure-cycling-route-network/vancouver-crossing-loop/)
- [Pacific Coast](https://www.adventurecycling.org/routes-and-maps/adventure-cycling-route-network/pacific-coast/)

## Companions
- [U\.S/ Canada bike\-packing partner\(s\) long or short term](https://www.adventurecycling.org/companion/u-s-canada-bike-packing-partners-long-or-short-term/)
- [C2C Florida](https://www.adventurecycling.org/companion/c2c-florida/)
- [Retrace XC route from 1986](https://www.adventurecycling.org/companion/retrace-xc-route-from-1986/)
- [Mid\-March Start on European Divide Trail: Portugal \- Central Spain Section](https://www.adventurecycling.org/companion/mid-march-start-on-european-divide-trail-portugal-central-spain-section/)
- [Golden Gravel Trail Eastbound](https://www.adventurecycling.org/companion/golden-gravel-trail-eastbound/)

## Popups
- [2025 Drop\-in bottom banner](https://www.adventurecycling.org/?post_type=popup&p=76146)
- [2025 YEA](https://www.adventurecycling.org/?post_type=popup&p=76669)
- [50th Newsletter](https://www.adventurecycling.org/?post_type=popup&p=70436)
- [2025 join and renew bottom banner](https://www.adventurecycling.org/?post_type=popup&p=66822)
- [Bike Bits](https://www.adventurecycling.org/?post_type=popup&p=65028)

## Popup Themes
- [Join and Renew Theme](https://www.adventurecycling.org/?post_type=popup_theme&p=66824)
- [Bike Bits Theme](https://www.adventurecycling.org/?post_type=popup_theme&p=65033)
- [Bottom Banner Theme](https://www.adventurecycling.org/?post_type=popup_theme&p=63671)
- [Default Theme](https://www.adventurecycling.org/?post_type=popup_theme&p=34889)
- [Floating Bar \- Soft Blue](https://www.adventurecycling.org/?post_type=popup_theme&p=34895)

## Categories
- [Explore](https://www.adventurecycling.org/category/explore/)
- [Plan](https://www.adventurecycling.org/category/plan/)
- [Ride](https://www.adventurecycling.org/category/ride/)
- [Adventure Cycling Staff](https://www.adventurecycling.org/category/adventure-cycling-staff/)
- [Touring Gear and Tips](https://www.adventurecycling.org/category/touring-gear-and-tips/)

## Tags
- [Bikes and Gear](https://www.adventurecycling.org/tag/bikes-and-gear/)
- [Touring Basics](https://www.adventurecycling.org/tag/touring-basics/)
- [Places](https://www.adventurecycling.org/tag/places/)
- [Inspiration](https://www.adventurecycling.org/tag/inspiration/)
- [Culture History and Humor](https://www.adventurecycling.org/tag/culture-history-and-humor/)

## Product categories
- [Digital Routes](https://www.adventurecycling.org/product-category/digital-routes/)
- [Route Maps](https://www.adventurecycling.org/product-category/route-maps-2/)
- [Route Maps Individual](https://www.adventurecycling.org/product-category/route-maps-2/route-maps-individual-route-maps-2/)
- [Cycling Equipment](https://www.adventurecycling.org/product-category/cycling-equipment/)
- [Merchandise](https://www.adventurecycling.org/product-category/merchandise/)

## Product tags
- [Adventure Cycling Association](https://www.adventurecycling.org/product-tag/adventure-cycling-association/)
- [Logo Wear](https://www.adventurecycling.org/product-tag/logo-wear/)
- [Mirror](https://www.adventurecycling.org/product-tag/mirror/)
- [Glove](https://www.adventurecycling.org/product-tag/glove/)
- [Water\-resistant](https://www.adventurecycling.org/product-tag/water-resistant/)

## Product Colors
- [Black](https://www.adventurecycling.org/colors/black/)
- [High Viz](https://www.adventurecycling.org/colors/high-viz/)
- [Blue](https://www.adventurecycling.org/colors/blue/)
- [Asphalt](https://www.adventurecycling.org/colors/asphalt/)
- [Orange](https://www.adventurecycling.org/colors/orange/)

## Brands
- [Adventure Cycling Association](https://www.adventurecycling.org/blog/brand/adventure-cycling-association/)
- [Ortlieb](https://www.adventurecycling.org/blog/brand/ortlieb/)
- [Revelate Designs](https://www.adventurecycling.org/blog/brand/revelate-designs/)
- [Planet Bike](https://www.adventurecycling.org/blog/brand/planet-bike/)
- [Park Tool](https://www.adventurecycling.org/blog/brand/park-tool/)

## Authors
- [Adventure Cycling Staff](https://www.adventurecycling.org/blog/author/adventure-cycling-staff/)
- [Laura Killingbeck](https://www.adventurecycling.org/blog/author/laura-killingbeck/)
- [Alex Strickland](https://www.adventurecycling.org/blog/author/alex-strickland/)
- [Olivia Round](https://www.adventurecycling.org/blog/author/olivia-round/)
- [Dan Meyer](https://www.adventurecycling.org/blog/author/dan-meyer/)

## Optional
- [Sitemap index](https://www.adventurecycling.org/sitemap_index.xml)