Bicycle Touring Adventures

A Typical Day

We’ll wake up, pack and cook breakfast with the goal to be on the road by 9am. Each day our route is carefully planned so we can enjoy our ride, make stops at interesting places and not feel as if we’re rushing to our destination. There’s plenty to do on a typical day and our detailed daily itineraries will not only tell you where to turn but where to stop and will inform you of great sights, interesting events and what to do at each location. Along our way, we might take time to hike to a waterfall, swim in a nearby lake or go white water rafting.

We will also make stops to pick up our food and we’ll all take turns preparing delicious meals, which we’ll enjoy at our campsites in the countryside. When we’re passing through cities, we’ll usually stay at hostels and eat at restaurants.) We’ll spend our evenings enjoying each others company, exploring towns, playing games and having lots of laughs while having fun.

Self Supported Trips

All of our trips are self supported, meaning you will be traveling with all of your clothes and sleeping bag on the back of your bike. Occasionally, depending on trip there may also be one or two short van shuttles usually at the very beginning or end of a trip. We use these to avoid big city traffic, only when necessary. Along with your bike, we supply your panniers for most of our trips. Our leaders also travel with bike trailers to lighten our individual loads.

Challenge Level

Introductory Trips: You won’t need any experience on one of these trips. Anyone with a desire to learn bicycle touring, will succeed. Our bicycle day usually covers 20 to 25 miles over level or gently rolling terrain with three to four hours of biking each day. We will also have a few days for other activities such as rafting, sea kayaking, or visiting an interesting community.

Learn About Our Introductory Puget Sound Bicycling Adventure.

Intermediate Trips: While previous bicycle touring experience isn’t necessary, you should be in fairly good physical condition. We’ll be cycling an average of 35 to 40 miles per day, usually over mostly flat to rolling terrain with 5 to 6 hours of biking each day. We will take one or two breaks for other fun activities like rafting or sea kayaking.

Learn About Our Intermediate Pacific Coast Bicycling Adventure.

Gear

We provide all bicycles, bike racks and panniers (saddle bags) for most of our touring trips, however, you are welcome to bring your own bike provided it meets our specifications.