Pro Tips
Oct 5, 2026
Can You Ride in the Rain on a Bike Tour?
Most bike tours still ride when it rains. How a wet day goes on a guided trip, what to pack, how to ride a wet road safely, and when to stop.
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Trip Planning
Oct 4, 2026
What Insurance Do You Need for a Bike Tour?
Three kinds of insurance matter on a bike tour: for the money if you cancel, for you if you crash, and for your bike. When you need each one, and where to get it.
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Trip Planning
Oct 3, 2026
When Is the Best Time of Year to Go on a Bike Tour?
Spring and fall are the right answer in most of the country, but not everywhere. Where the riding is good in each season, and what to look up for the week you're going.
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Trip Planning
Oct 2, 2026
How Do I Get My Bike to a Bike Tour?
Fly with it, ship it, or rent one set up to fit you. How each way of getting your bike to a tour works, and why I pack mine in a bike travel bag every trip.
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Destinations
Oct 2, 2026
What Are the Best Bike Rides in the Texas Hill Country?
Six road rides carry the Texas Hill Country, from the Willow City Loop to the Twisted Sisters. Here's what each one is like, what catches first-timers out, and when to go.
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Trip Planning
Sep 8, 2026
What's the Difference Between Bikepacking and Bike Touring?
Racks and panniers on pavement, or soft bags on dirt. Here's what actually separates bike touring from bikepacking, and how to tell which one you've been picturing.
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Trip Planning
Aug 30, 2026
What Questions Should You Ask Before Booking a Bike Tour?
Thirteen questions worth asking a bike tour company before you put a deposit down, including the ones most riders don't think of until they're already there.
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Destinations
Aug 29, 2026
What Are the Best Bike Rides in Tucson?
Mount Lemmon is the climb everyone flies in for. Here are the six rides that make a Tucson week, with real distances, real climbing, when to go, and the order I'd ride them.
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Pro Tips
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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Trip Planning
Aug 5, 2026
How Much Does It Cost to Fly With a Bike? Fees on 5 Airlines
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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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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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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Trip Planning
Jul 27, 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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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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