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Erie Canal-Niagara Falls — Family Touring with the Donkey Boxx 26 Aug 2013 | 11:00 pm
Adventure Cycling ran its first self-contained family bike tour in July, the inaugural Family Fun, Erie Canal-Niagara Falls tour. We were curious as to whether this new venture would be welcomed by ou...
Know Your Load 23 Aug 2013 | 11:00 pm
"How much weight should I carry on my tour?" That's one of the most frequently asked questions we get from up and coming bicycle tourists, and it's a difficult question to answer without knowing the p...
School Encounters 23 Aug 2013 | 04:00 pm
It's always fun to pedal by a school on a bike trip. A bicycle loaded down for an adventure is always a draw. The reaction can vary from polite waves, to smiles and shouted hellos, to all out classroo...
Finding Motivation in Visiting Cyclists 21 Aug 2013 | 04:00 pm
One of the greatest aspects of this job is seeing motivation walk through the door all summer long. Last week Adventure Cycling’s TransAm van-supported tour came through the office.
Undaunted Kids 20 Aug 2013 | 11:00 pm
Teens and tots on two epic cycling trips — and tips on how to get kids out on a bicycle tour.
2014 Early, Epic, & Educational Tours Announced 19 Aug 2013 | 04:00 pm
Adventure Cycling's 2014 early, epic, and educational tours are now available! Sign up now: Our early announcement trips tend to fill very quickly.
Osprey Raptor 10 Hydration Pack 16 Aug 2013 | 11:00 pm
The heat of the summer is not over yet, and if a couple water bottles won't cut it for your long rides, a hydration pack is a solid option.
Bicycle Travel Awards — Give Your Hero Some Love 16 Aug 2013 | 04:00 pm
The nominations have been pouring in from all across the country. As you look back on your touring season, think of that person or bike shop who influenced your ride and nominate them for our 2013 Bic...
Vicarious Bicycle Travel 15 Aug 2013 | 04:00 pm
One of my favorite parts of my job in the summer is reading the blogs and tweets of cyclists on the road. It keeps me in touch with the issues folks might be having on the routes for various reasons a...
Colorado Wildflowers & Rivers: Halfway Point Trip Report 13 Aug 2013 | 04:00 pm
I'm currently on Day 4 of Adventure Cycling's Colorado Wildflowers & Rivers tour with my mother. In the past 40-ish hours, I've smiled so much my cheeks ache and I've biked so much that... well, my ch...
