About Us.
Tailwind-Only Escapes
On select Velo Escapes departures, we engineer full multi-day escapes around daily tailwinds or net-descending flow. Not one lucky day - the entire trip. No one else in global cycling travel is attempting this at our level of precision. It requires advanced weather intelligence, route architecture, and logistics choreography most operators simply cannot execute. The result is a one-of-a-kind experience you will not find anywhere else in the world.
Incredible Support
From lead-rider pacing to mechanical response and route logistics, our support system is designed to reduce friction at every stage. You ride with confidence while we handle the complexity behind the scenes.
The Culinary Journey
We believe that a day in the saddle earns a night at the table. Our escapes aren't just cycling trips; they are moving feasts. We collaborate with celebrated local partners and family-run osterias to bring you the authentic soul of a region. No generic buffets—only curated menus paired with rare, local vintages.
Flawless Routing
We obsess over the asphalt. Our routes are meticulously scouted to link the quietest, most scenic roads globally. We avoid heavy traffic in favor of forgotten mountain passes and idyllic coastal ribbons, ensuring your ride is as peaceful as it is breathtaking.
Our Story.
"We didn't start Velo Escapes in a boardroom. We started it on a descent through the Texas Hill Country near Austin, where the winding roads gave way to a vision that was crystal clear."
We realized that 'epic' in cycling travel had become a marketing buzzword rather than a reality. We saw escapes where guests rode expensive bikes but stayed in mediocre hotels, or stayed in amazing places but rode heavy, poorly maintained hybrids.
Velo Escapes was born to fix that imbalance. We brought the 'white-glove' standard of high-end hospitality to the grit and glory of the road. Today, we are proud to be headquartered in the heart of Austin, Texas, but our soul is scattered across the winding backroads of the world.
Meet the Founder.
Founder & Ride Architect
Based in Austin, Texas, Carey is an author, endurance athlete, life coach, and fitness coach. But above all those titles, Carey is a lifelong cycling enthusiast and lover of the open road.
Carey's vision for Velo Escapes was born out of a desire to blend the physical demands of endurance cycling with unparalleled adventure and recovery. Having experienced the transformative power of pushing physical limits, Carey knew that the perfect escape requires an equally magnificent environment to reflect and recover in.
Every itinerary, hotel partnership, and route decision passes through Carey's hands, ensuring that the brand's core ethos—that an epic life demands epic adventures—is felt in every single pedal stroke.