Adventure Cycling’s nonprofit mission has always boiled down to one thing: get more people traveling by bike more often. Riding across the country, however, can be daunting — not to mention time consuming. But a bike tour doesn’t have to take weeks. Our Short Routes are a collection of beginner-friendly, 50- to 200-mile tours around […]

Dear Solo or Social, You’re spot on for calling out one of the first decision points of any long-distance bicycle trip. Who will I adventure with, how will the planning get done? There are benefits to booking a guided cycling trip and going solo! I know some cyclists who enjoy planning a bike tour as […]

Ciao a tutti! Hannah Siler here from The Cycling House. I’ve just returned to Montana after a fabulous week in Tuscany, filled with bike riding, incredible food, and spectating one of my favorite pro races – the Strade Bianche! This was our third year running a TCH camp centered around the Strade Bianche, and it […]

Adventuring by bike is inherently sustainable, so give yourself a pat on the back. But you can always do more, and often it’s the simple stuff that pays off big. Decisions like the outfitter you book, the events you attend, and even the trails you choose to tackle can all help protect the places you […]

The rainwater surrounded two lone trees in the Flycatcher Group Area parking lot like an island in a desert ocean. That was two nights before the Jubilee in the Desert kicked off at Catalina State Park near Tucson, Arizona in January, 2026. Campers who arrived early for this once in a lifetime celebration hunkered down […]

There are few other bikes that pair with a particular ride as well as Salsa’s Cutthroat pairs with Adventure Cycling’s Great Divide Mountain Bike Route. Why? Because Salsa designed the bikepacking rig — which will see its third gen model launch in March 2026 — specifically with the GDMBR in mind. Now, one lucky cyclist will win […]

When we went in search of partners for our 50th Anniversary Drop-in Rides, we knew we wanted Tout Terrain to donate a bike for our giveaway celebrating the TransAmerica Trail. But we left it up to them to choose the model they felt was perfect for the TransAm Drop-in rider who would win it. Here’s […]

For some bikepackers, dialing in their packing setup is part of the fun. For others, it’s a frustrating obstacle on the road to adventure. Love it or hate it, there’s no way around it. We all need to outfit our rigs to carry our stuff securely and sensibly before we pedal off into the great […]

Denver’s most adventurous visitors typically don’t stay in town past sunrise. To them, the city is usually just a convenient place to rest their heads and fuel up before heading to the trailheads and chairlifts in the mountains proper. But here’s a secret: Thanks to the metro area’s 850-plus-mile network of protected urban greenways, bringing […]

Spring in Girona is widely considered one of the best times of year to ride in Europe. The weather is ideal for long days in the saddle, the countryside is green and vibrant, and the roads remain relatively quiet before the peak summer season begins. April delivers cool mornings, sunny afternoons, and perfect climbing temperatures […]

Dave Malwitz from Gravelstoke takes us along for an adventure through southeastern Arizona with 7 other guests for the inaugural Chiricahua Gravel trip. The 5-day 4-night tour included four gravel routes that covered 180 miles of desert and Sky Island terrain, including the area’s National Monument. Check out his recap and photos from the adventure […]

Dear Aspiring Continent Traverser, Let me start by saying that, if one really puts their mind to it, pretty much any bike can make it across the country. While there are touring-specific models, many people can accomplish a big tour with the bike they already have. Having said that, there are good reasons why we […]

This story originally appeared in the Winter 2025 issue of Adventure Cyclist magazine. Join today to get yours. Mountain biking in the ’90s was wild. It wasn’t just the neon kits and rigid rigs. It was that nobody knew exactly what was possible on two wheels in the woods, and the bike industry was throwing […]

Every once in a while, we put a trip on the calendar, thinking, this could be really special.Last October 2025, Utah went from “really special” to an instant hit. The trip was a long time in the making. Years ago, Chef Drew and Ian Mallams did the initial reconnaissance trip and were blown away. Unfortunately, […]

Some places just feel right the moment you arrive. That’s exactly how we felt when we found Zaca Lake, and we’re thrilled to share that The Cycling House California trip has a new home. Set in the rolling hills of the Santa Ynez Valley, Zaca Lake Resort elevates everything we love about this trip: quiet […]

If I had a reflective sticker for every time someone asked me, “But… aren’t you scared?” during my ongoing attempt to cycle around the world, I could turn my bicycle into a disco ball. Just to see what they say, I like to reply, “Scared of what?” “Of floods,” in South America. “Of lions!” in […]

This story originally appeared in the Spring 2025 issue of Adventure Cyclist magazine. Join today to get yours. The city of Izmir rose in the distance. Until this point — midway through Türkiye’s 300-mile section of the continent-spanning EuroVelo 8 cycle route (EV8) — the ride had been a patchwork of quiet roads and packed-gravel […]

Well, we’ve officially entered deep winter.  As a Montana based company, we know a thing or two about riding in the elements.  For those who need a break from Zwift and want to venture out for some winter riding, there a few things you should know to stay safe, warm, and comfortable this season.  We […]

How do I deal with a super-negative or annoying rider on my tour? I want to be a supportive cycling partner, but sometimes I don’t even know where to start. Dear Can’t We All Just Be Happy, Having recently returned from leading the 41-day Pacific Coast Epic tour, I’m delighted to report that some groups […]

Adventure Cycling’s new ~330-mile Klamath Mountains Loop may snake through the remote and idyllic mountains, watersheds, and ranchland for which this region of Cascadia is celebrated, but that just makes the towns, restaurants, and quirky local institutions you do pass all the more special. To celebrate the route’s official launch on December 16, 2025, we […]

If you’ve ever wondered what really matters while riding the TransAmerica Trail — direction, timing, the right kind of stubbornness — there’s no better source for ground truth than Mark Pfefferle, a fellow Adventure Cycling tour leader who’s pedaled the route three times — and that doesn’t even include the time we both led a […]

An Introduction In 2026, Adventure Cycling is celebrating its Golden Jubilee with an awfully nice gift: the Golden Gravel Trail, a brand-new cross-country gravel route. Clocking in at some 3,700 miles, around 70 percent of which is off-pavement, and stretching from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean, the route is Adventure Cycling’s longest since […]

I’m writing this from Missoula, MT by my fireplace. It’s cold outside, that odd shoulder season where there isn’t quite enough snow to ski and just enough ice in the shadows to make riding a challenge. So today is a reflection day. No bike shoes or ski boots, just slippers and a cup of coffee. […]

This story originally appeared in the Spring 2025 issue of Adventure Cyclist magazine. Join today to get yours. The breakfast bell cut through the sound of rain on the cabin’s metal roof. My wife, Chrissy, snoozing next to me, stirred quietly. “Oh jeez, we slept in,” I mumbled. “It’s eight o’clock. Breakfast is ready.” We’d […]

At The Cycling House, we’re more than a tour company; we’re a community built around bikes, food, and people. Here’s what makes our trips unlike anything else out there: we look forward to having the opportunity to host you! Unrivaled Support With a 4:1 guest-to-guide ratio and 4–5 staff on every trip, you’re never just […]