THE JOURNAL.

Stories from the road, expert tips, and local secrets.

Getting dressed for a day of riding on a multi-day bike tour

Aug 22, 2026

What Should You Wear on a Bike Tour?

You dress for the morning, carry three small layers for the afternoon, and pack far less than you think. Here's what to bring, what to wear each day, and what to leave at home.

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Food and drink for fueling a multi-day bike tour

Pro Tips

Aug 7, 2026

What Should You Eat on a Bike Tour?

Two questions hide inside this one: what you eat while you are riding, and what you eat the rest of the day so that tomorrow is any good. Honest numbers for both.

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Baggage carts stacked with checked luggage on an airport tarmac

Trip Planning

Aug 5, 2026

How Much Does It Cost to Fly With Your Bike?

Not one major US airline still charges a bike fee. Here is what all five actually charge to check a bicycle, and the $100 line that catches riders who never think to weigh the case.

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Trip Planning

Aug 3, 2026

How Much Does a Guided Bike Tour Cost?

Prices for guided bike tours swing from about $200 a day to well over $800. A founder who rides every trip breaks down what you are actually paying for, and how to compare tours fairly.

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A payment terminal at a restaurant table asking the guest to choose a tip percentage

Pro Tips

Aug 3, 2026

How Much Should You Tip a Bike Tour Guide?

We do not accept tips, and I will tell you why. Then, since you are probably asking about somebody else's trip, what the rest of the industry actually expects.

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Choosing between a guided and a self-guided bike tour

Trip Planning

Jul 30, 2026

What Is the Difference Between Guided and Self-Guided Bike Tours?

Both are sold as bike tours and both cost real money, but only one of them puts people on the road with you. What changes, what it costs, and how to pick.

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Trip Planning

Jul 29, 2026

How Long Are Bike Tours?

Two numbers hide inside that question: how many days you are away, and how far you ride on each of them. Here is what both really look like, with the day by day figures from two real trips.

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A road curving through saguaro-covered mountains outside Tucson, Arizona

Destinations

Jul 28, 2026

What Are the Best Cycling Tours in the USA?

Seven American regions worth flying for, what each one actually asks of your legs, and the season window that makes or breaks the trip.

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An empty paved road descending through sunlit green forest toward distant hills under a clear blue sky, the kind of quiet route a multi-day bike tour follows.

Trip Planning

Jul 26, 2026

How Do You Plan a Multi-Day Bike Tour?

A multi-day bike tour is a string of good days back to back. Here is how to plan the route, the days, the lodging, and the support so the week runs itself.

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