Bicycle Tours

One of the up and coming things to do with your favorite bike is to go on one of the various bicycle tours that are available. There are a few key points of differentiation that will be reviewed. Overall, there are some critical considerations to take into account. For example, is your tour van supported? Depending on the veracity of the mileage you’re attempting to conquer, you may need a backup van to help tug the massive number of supplies that you may need. The van-accompanied tours are the most intensive and usually prove to be slightly more difficult than other more relaxed tours. As far as terminology goes, van-accompanied is the antithesis of relaxed. Typically the companies that offer the tours will list the mileage that you are expected to finish each day. This will give you a good idea of the intensity of the trip, along with some simple accounting for the elevation gains/losses that you will be overcoming.

Generally bicycle tours will also list the number of touristy stops along the route. The route usually lists a primary feature that is going to be exhibited. For example some historical or culturally significant landmarks might be explored. There are some trails that accompany the Underground Railroad, or others that simple map out the black hills of South Dakota along with a stop at the Mount Rushmore national monument. Other tours visit naturally occurring areas, like the Oregon coastline and the lush forests and natural areas surrounding it. Other trips might be in it for the destinations and a good example of this is the California wine country tour. A simple appraisal of your goals with a complex understanding of what the demands of a bicycle tour will better prepare you for the final decision.