You're at the prologue stage for the best bicycle tour you'll ever take.

Since 1984. The company was originally founded by Bob Clark in order to share his passion for cycling and travel. Todd Starnes, who now owns the company, joins 6 to 10 trips each year to monitor quality and scout new adventures.

When we put our schedule together, weather gets considerable attention. Our tours are scheduled to depart at a time of year that will maximize temperatures that are comfortable for cycling and good weather conditions.

For instance, Washington State gets most of its rainfall between October and May; thus we schedule these trips from June through August. Conversely, the Bryce-Zion area is often uncomfortably hot July through August, so we offer this tour in the early spring and fall.

Some folks call and want to join the tour that has the most elevation gain. We guide them towards the Epic series and the Classic Plus tour series. But for a lot of us, hills can be a concern. So if you're considering a particular tour and want to know more, just call - we're more than happy to let you know what to expect.

Like you, your fellow travelers will have a spirit for adventure and a willingness to meet others. Groups bond very fast, and you will leave your tour having made several new friends. Often people who meet on a tour return together for another great adventure.

Typically our groups are comprised of 60 percent couples and 40 percent solo travelers. Forty-nine percent males and 51 percent females travel with us each year. We also offer special tours designed solely for families.

As a past Bicycle Adventures guest, we have a special offer just for you!  Bring a friend who's never traveled with us on your next Bicycle Adventure, and take 50% off your tour price!  OK, here's the fine print stuff: You must bring a friend who has never traveled with us before and the two of you must travel together (you said you two were friends, not us!) Offer is good for any future tours booked after July 1, 2011; this offer is not valid with any other promotions or discounts.

Yes! If you are active duty or retired military (including the National Guard), just let us know. We'll take 5% off your trip fee.