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Mac McCoy

Mac McCoy is the architect of the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route, the author America's Bicycle Route, and worked for Adventure Cycling for more than 30 years.

When planning your own route, it's hard to know where to start, especially in the age of technology. We pair down our favorite resources to inspire you with routes and help you navigate them.
Feb 11, 2019
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While training will ready your legs and tush for an upcoming tour, fueling your body with the right nutrients and hydrating well will properly prepare the rest of you for consecutive days in the saddle. 
Feb 7, 2019
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Self-contained touring is much like it sounds — riders carry all their own gear and typically camp most nights. 
Feb 7, 2019
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The two primary formats falling under the Hybrid umbrella are guided inn-to-inn group touring and self-guided tours. So let’s get the wheels rolling and look at how whether hybrid touring is for you. 
Feb 6, 2019
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Advice on how to pack your panniers efficiently and with weight well distributed for your adventure cycling tour.
Feb 6, 2019
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Starting a loop tour close to home means getting you and your bike to the trailhead is no problem. But oftentimes it's more complicated than that and takes a little more creativity.
Feb 6, 2019
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Having a solid training plan and sticking to it will make for an easier and happier bicycle tour. 
Feb 5, 2019
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Determining where to go on your bike trip goes hand-in-hand with how much time you have. When planning, be smart and build in extra time for exploration and side trips. 
Feb 5, 2019
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Rather than risk sounding preachy, we’ll simply offer a list of things to consider that can help keep you safe while on tour.
Feb 5, 2019
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Knowing when and where to go makes planning your bike tour easy.
Feb 5, 2019
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