Adventure Cycling Association
America's Bicycle Travel Experts
Adventure Cycling Association is the largest cycling membership organization in North America with more than 53,000 members and organizes more than 100 tours annually.
Their mission is to inspire and empower people to travel by bicycle. Adventure Cycling produces cycling maps for the Adventure Cycling Route Network, one of the largest cycling route networks in the world at 46,846 miles and growing and publishes bicycle travel information including the award-winning Adventure Cyclist magazine. Adventure Cycling gives cyclists the tools and confidence to create their own bike travel adventures.
Big Bend
Tour Operator: Adventure Cycling Association
USA
10 days (Bike: 8 days)
365 mi (~46mi per day)
Active
On-road
Guided
Supported
Prices from
Guided
US$ 1649
Overview
Tour Operator Adventure Cycling Association
You're sure to return home with a bonanza of stories from your cycling adventure in Big Bend
This ten-day, van-supported trip explores the wild and picturesque terrain of the West Texas Big Bend region. A road rider’s dream come true, this tour offers low-traffic byways, an abundance of stunning scenery, and ample opportunities to discover the secrets of Big Bend National Park, the Chihuahuan Desert, the Davis and Chisos mountain ranges, and the Rio Grande Wild & Scenic River.
Our journey through this hidden gem of the Lone Star State will not be without its challenges — the landscapes are vast, quiet, and empty, with long stretches devoid of services. But we’ll make the most of the towns we do visit, taking time to explore Fort Davis, Alpine, Marathon, Terlingua Ghost Town, Presidio, and Marfa.
Oregon Coast
Tour Operator: Adventure Cycling Association
USA
8 days (Bike: 5 days)
283 mi (~57mi per day)
Active
Guided
Supported
Prices from
Guided
US$ 1449
Overview
Tour Operator Adventure Cycling Association
When it comes to show-stopping seascapes and world-class bicycling, it's hard to beat the Oregon Coast
See the unique beauty of this place for yourself as we alternate between charming backroads and sandy beaches.
After gathering near the bicycle-friendly town of Eugene, we’ll head north, cycling through vineyards, orchards, and Christmas tree farms. Before we know it, we’ll be riding down the craggy coastline, camping near the beach, and watching waves break against lighthouses — and we’ll almost definitely catch site of a few sea lions. This ride will follow rivers for much of its course, so we’ll be treated to gentle grades and lush landscapes as we pedal toward our camping destination each day. Pack your tent, roll up your sleeping bag, grab your camera, and get ready for a celebration of coastal Oregon.
Blue Ridge Bliss - Virginia
Tour Operator: Adventure Cycling Association
USA
8 days (Bike: 6 days)
334 mi (~56mi per day)
Avid
On-road
Guided
Supported
Prices from
Guided
US$ 1599
Overview
Tour Operator Adventure Cycling Association
A perennial favorite, our Blue Ridge Bliss tour includes a beautiful route through Shenandoah National Park
On this very special bicycle tour, you’ll explore 332 of the very best miles along the Blue Ridge Parkway and Skyline Drive, often called “America’s Favorite Drives” — they should be nicknamed “America’s Favorite Bike Tours!”
Among the most popular units of the National Park System, the Parkway and Drive twist and turn through a rural landscape of dark forests, sun-dappled fields, and mountain meadows surrounded by rustic split-rail fences. We’ll spin past historic farmsteads and lodges and through the many valleys known locally as “hollers,” all the while taking note of these roads’ fascinating engineering. Immerse yourself in Appalachia’s singular mix of flora and fauna and its unique and venerable mountain culture. Join us for Blue Ridge Bliss!
Florida Keys
Tour Operator: Adventure Cycling Association
USA
11 days (Bike: 8 days)
299 mi (~37mi per day)
Active
On-road
Guided, Self-Guided
Supported
Prices from
Guided
US$ 2149
Self-Guided
US$ 1549
Overview
Tour Operator Adventure Cycling Association
All the diverse adventure South Florida has to offer
Escape the frigid confines of winter this year with a warm, mellow tour in the Sunshine State, and let our van do the heavy lifting! This ride showcases the best of South Florida along one of Adventure Cycling’s finest routes.
You’ll start in Fort Myers, see the modern quaintness of Naples, and enjoy the down-home quirkiness of Everglades City. From there, prepare to be enamoured with the majestic swamplands as we ride the Tamiami Trail Road to be enveloped in Big Cypress National Preserve. Not long after that, you’ll find yourselves spanning Florida’s longest bridges hopping from Key to Key until your soul reaches full Parrothead for a celebration in Key West. A sunset ferry ride back to Fort Myers will close out this glorious loop of all the diverse adventure South Florida has to offer.
Colorado Alpine Trails Relaxed
Tour Operator: Adventure Cycling Association
USA
8 days (Bike: 5 days)
161 mi (~32mi per day)
Leisure
Guided
Supported
Prices from
Guided
US$ 1499
Overview
Tour Operator Adventure Cycling Association
Do you want to experience that wonderful group tour vibe and some great Western scenery, but with shorter mileages and more time to savor your surroundings?
Then our Colorado Alpine Trails tour is for you! We’ll enjoy the mountain terrain of central Colorado, pedaling mostly on paved, car-free pathways that provide nonstop views of the spectacular Rockies. Your gear will be carried for you and your meals catered — and the daily distances will be shorter than on many of our tours.
Beyond the great cycling and good eating, you can enjoy a mountain gondola ride, river rafting, and alpine hikes. We’ll cap the trip with a descent along the Colorado River, followed by a soak in the world’s largest hot-spring pool. Come join us for an unhurried bicycle-travel experience. Perfect for beginners or veteran cyclists who want to relax.
Southern Natchez Trace
Tour Operator: Adventure Cycling Association
USA
8 days (Bike: 5 days)
298 mi (~60mi per day)
Active
Guided
Supported
Prices from
Guided
US$ 1549
Overview
Tour Operator Adventure Cycling Association
Come experience cycling the best of the old South
Travel along the scenic Natchez Trace Parkway through southern Mississippi from Ridgeland to Natchez, a jewel of a town. Tour the antebellum homes in the town that was once the richest in the South before continuing our journey through the verdant farmlands to Port Gibson, the town General Grant deemed “too beautiful to burn,” and visit Windsor Ruins along the way. We spin on to the historic Civil War city of Vicksburg, and visit the Vicksburg National Military Park, the key to the Civil War.
Southern Charm
Tour Operator: Adventure Cycling Association
USA
8 days (Bike: 6 days)
312 mi (~52mi per day)
Active
Guided
Supported
Prices from
Guided
US$ 1649
Overview
Tour Operator Adventure Cycling Association
Savannah to St Augustine
Enjoy the mild temperatures and the beauty of fall as we discover the historic south on this eight-day, van-supported tour. It all starts in the Old Southern city of Savannah, known for its beautiful squares, old oaks dripping with Spanish moss, fabulous history, and fascinating stories. Then it’s off to explore coastal wildlife refuges and the pristine stretches of Georgia’s Golden Isles — vibrant, thriving coastal communities rich in history and full of traditions with historic landmarks around every bend.
We’ll continue to enjoy the spectacular landscapes and fall splendor of south Georgia as we make our way to the tranquil and natural settings of the north Florida coast, then finally to the cobblestone streets, quaint caf√©s, and unique shops of America’s oldest city, St. Augustine, founded in 1553 and known today as the “Ancient City.”
Outer Banks
Tour Operator: Adventure Cycling Association
USA
8 days (Bike: 6 days)
244 mi (~41mi per day)
Leisure
On-road
Self-Guided
Prices from
Self-Guided
US$ 2249
Overview
Tour Operator Adventure Cycling Association
Join us on this popular ride through one of the premier beach destinations in the U.S.
Our loop tour of North Carolina’s Outer and Inner Banks offers a chance to explore the region’s history-rich harbor towns on the Pamlico and Albemarle sounds and the coastal communities nestled in the state’s barrier islands. Leaving our camping and cooking gear at home, we’ll sleep indoors each night and enjoy the region’s excellent seafood and other delicacies.
After two days of spinning through the coastal plains, we’ll leave the mainland by ferry to explore places like Ocracoke Island, Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Nags Head, Kill Devil Hills, and Kitty Hawk. With an endless parade of things to do, we’ll view lighthouses, shipwrecks, and abundant wildlife, as well as the site of the Wright Brothers’ first flight. After eight days of exploration, we’ll pedal back to our starting point in Elizabeth City.
Southern Arizona Road Adventure
Tour Operator: Adventure Cycling Association
USA
7 days (Bike: 5 days)
231 mi (~46mi per day)
Active
Guided
Supported
Prices from
Guided
US$ 1509
Overview
Tour Operator Adventure Cycling Association
Get an early taste of spring in the high Sonoran Desert
The luggage support, catered meals, two nights of indoor lodging, and moderate daily mileages will help us ease gently back into the spin of things as we pedal beneath the blue Arizona sky.
The route starts just outside of Tucson and traverses country roads and climbs over the cactus-studded flanks of desert mountains. We’ll visit Green Valley, which is famous for its pecans, as well as the Patagonia/Sonoita area, where the cowboy lifestyle thrives alongside exquisite vineyards and a blooming art community. We’ll have a chance to tour places like Tombstone’s O.K. Corral and Bisbee, with time for other pursuits such as bird watching, gallery hopping, and wine tasting. So leave the winter chill behind and join us for a week of bike touring in the Desert Southwest.
Southern Tier
Tour Operator: Adventure Cycling Association
USA
59 days (Bike: 51 days)
3160 mi (~62mi per day)
Avid
On-road
Guided, Self-Guided
Supported
Prices from
Guided
US$ 6099
Self-Guided
US$ 4999
Overview
Tour Operator Adventure Cycling Association
San Diego, CA - St Augustine, FL
Prepare for a southern-style, cross-country ride on our shortest, most accessible transcontinental trip. To make this tour even better, we’ll enjoy the relative luxury of having the Adventure Cycling van tote our gear to and from each overnight location as we pedal from the West Coast across deserts, over mountains, past prairies, beyond bayous, and through citrus groves, all the way to the East Coast. You’ll also enjoy starting this epic tour in one of America’s best beach cities, San Diego, and ending it in St. Augustine, America’s oldest continuously occupied city settled by Europeans.
Notable stopovers along this route, each with a unique set of diversions, include Phoenix, Austin, and New Orleans. In between there are many other great sights, sounds, cuisines, and cultures to experience.