Bicycle Trips

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  ...Bicycle trips are many riders' dreams turned into reality.  The fresh air, the open roads, and the colors all combine with cycling to give you unforgettable trips.

Bicycle tours take riders on trips that focus on exploration, whether the place is five miles from your home or in a foreign country.  Here you can smell the damp woods and hear birds swoop away.  Or, you might reach an antique shop or a store that specializes in sports memorabilia.

Outside the United States, bicycle tours in Italy are appealing to riders because of exotic Italian scenery and cuisine.  Most companies offer short or long tours, say for five nights or for nine, and try to cover 100km or so of cycling in one day.  You can be part of Italian culture through bicycle tours.

Throughout Europe, bicycle tours have become more common.  American riders are often part of this enthusiastic bunch.  For example, you may head to Austria with Euro Bike and Walking Tours.  You can visit the Alpine, hear local music, and visit folk art museums.  On the tour, culture and cycling go hand in hand.

Any bicycle tour in Europe can give you lessons in local cultures.  And you don't have to break the bank to afford a tour: just about every touring company has economy tours that can save you as much as 30%. 

Other than the price, what makes economy tours different is that they usually have you stay at a less fancy hotel and you get fewer dinners--but you ride the same routes as everyone else.  Or, if you like plenty of dinners and five-star hotels, you can go all out for the bicycle tour that suits you.

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For any bicycle tour, guides can make the difference between a good or a bad tour.  A great guide knows the local language, as well as English.  They give out detailed plans and maps of each day's route and are available to help out, in case riders have a problem.

Most riders know that France stands out as one of the top destinations for bicycle tours.  Here you tour breath-taking landscapes, vineyards, and roadside cases.  Some tours have riders stay in hotels, while others have different arrangements.  Take Le Vieux Moulin, which has a guest house and millhouse with about two dozen rooms.  This touring company covers the Burgundy and Loire areas of France.

Whether you tour France or another country,  touring companies usually have bicycles you can rent for reasonable prices.  If you decide to use your own bicycle, it should be right for touring.  The touring bicycle usually has a long wheelbase, for comfort. 

Plus, the tires are not too heavy or light, so they work well on both soft roads and pavement.  And, the bicycle needs eyelets for the fender and rack.

Panniers, or carrying bags for bicycles, come in handy too.  One example is Jandd's Mini Mountain Panniers, that are a pair of bags made with Dupont Cordura and have reflective tape. 

If you're wondering, most companies have special packages just for families, as well as for individuals and couples.  A young child can get a trailer bike that hooks up to your bicycle, while older children can ride with you on their own bicycles.

Experience the world with bicycle trips and tours....

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