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The Extra Mile
The Articles in our Blog, The Extra Mile, is a collection of stories and insights into a variety of topics that help you get to know Bicycle Adventures while providing useful information about Training, Gear and Travel. Take a few moments to browse our articles, we are sure you will find them interesting.
Turning a Skier Into a Cyclist
After three years on the team at Bicycle Adventures, I finally embarked on my first bike tour this spring. Why did I wait so long, you...
Guided Bike Tours vs. Independent Travel: Pros and Cons
When it comes to exploring a new destination by bicycle, you have the option of doing it on your own, or you can participate in a...
Tour Guide Spotlight: Joshua Poppel
New to the Bicycle Adventures blog is a series in which we spotlight what make our tours so memorable and unique: our wonderful...
Bright Ideas
When the angle of the sun drops low and the days get short, we cyclists can either hang up the bike – or change up some of our...
Integrating Travel Into Life
Chelsea Krost’s Lisa Crocco shares some great ideas for putting more ‘life’ in your life by making travel a...
Arizona Joins US Cycling Route System
Congratulations, Arizona! COCHISE COUNTY, AZ (Tucson News Now) On September 24, 2015, Arizona became part of the United States Cycling...
Cycling in New Zealand
From its rugged mountains to its gorgeous coastline, New Zealand is a breathtakingly beautiful country that’s best explored on a bike....
Cycling in Hawaii
There’s nothing quite like the Big Island of Hawaii—it’s a true tropical paradise. One of the best ways to check out the Big Island is...
How to Fix a Flat Tire on a Bike
A bicycle flat tire can be a real drag. Flats usually occur at the worst possible time on the road, often in the middle of nowhere. If...
Selkirk Loop’s Autumn Wows
Seattle Times’ Travel section posted this article recently on the Selkirk Loop, another of our favorite places to ride a bike....
Tips for Your First Spin Class
If you’re preparing for a bike tour and need an indoor alternative to cycling – or if you’re just interested in burning a few calories...