Ride
The Adventure Begins
You're ready to pedal, and we're here to help. Start your ride right and end it strong with our tips on navigation, camping, dealing with the unexpected, and more.
"Life is like a ten speed bicycle.
Most of us have gears we never use."
Most of us have gears we never use."
Break It In
Getting comfortable with your new adventure is going to take some practice. Use our tips to ease into your bike tour.
Hit Your Stride
Once you're comfortable, make the most of your adventure. A bike tour is a great time to see the sights, practice your photography, and more.
Brave the Hardships
Things will go wrong. Probably more than once. But that's okay. This is where you fix, adjust, and overcome. We've got you covered with the most common problems you'll encounter and tips on how to handle them.
Master the Ride
These final miles are the toughest - you're digging deep - but they're also your glory days, your feat of grit, the miles that define the adventure. Savor them. They'll feed your spirit for months and years to come.
"A short descent is all that’s left."
The Adventure Cycling Life
Your trip may have ended but your adventure life is just beginning.
- Connect with other bike travelers: forum, companions wanted, social
- Plan your next adventure: places to ride, our tours
- Take your family on a bike overnight
