Bike Tours

Marathon running encourages lots of ordinary runners to attempt the biggest events in the World. New York, London, Paris, Madrid and all the rest of those well known city races involves thousands of “fun runners”. Cycling didn’t used to have anything like this, yes there were Randonee’s... 

I may be going out on a limb here but I’m going to suggest that this may be the only place you should see in a first visit to Italy; Tuscany and Florence If time is limited to two weeks or less and it so often is, then this city should be seen with perhaps a side trip to the countryside. Florence... 

Colorado has the paths, lodging, sight seeing and luxuries that make this a great vacation destination. In sheer numbers the mountain men–those with the high altitude conditioning required–are the dominate force in this state. The Valley Girls–those of us who prefer flat land and lots... 

My image of Vermont is cliche; to the point of silliness: maple sugar oozing from its seems. Tiny Vermont is like the kid sister to the rest of the continental United States–cute, sheltered and pure as the driven snow The reality is that it is cute and rustic. Not really all that different from... 

Take your bike and your family ! To enjoy an unforgettable vacation for you and your whole family. You will be able to bring your personal bicycle if you wish. However, unless you’re on an extended bike trip, it’s much easier to rent one. Take On A Cycle Circuit For Your Whole Family Cycling... 

Romantic Latin music, old alleyways and cottages, sangria, who wouldn’t love to spend some time touring Spain? This country is home to numerous delights for travelers. Every year the bulls run in Pamplona and Madrid the country’s capital has many historic political possibilities, but for... 

For those who want a more challenging and interesting vacation there are three must see trees that are found in abundance on the West Coast of the United States. These are the Joshua, Sequoia, and Giant Redwood Typhical Joshua road Each of these is found in a specialized ecosystem which is preserved... 

Say the word Hawaii and a collage of tourist brochure images comes to mind. Orchids, beaches and deluxe accommodations flood the imagination. There is another side to the Hawaiian Islands. Much of the state is wilderness. Mixed terrain and a wide variety of views are the likely reward of planning a bicycle... 

The Tour De France, The Worlds Biggest Bike Race The Tour de France is the BIG one; it’s the World cup and the Olympics all in one. It has it all, the high mountains, the wind swept northern planes and the heat of the south. The Tour de France is the BIG one; it’s the World cup and the Olympics... 

New Zealand’s Rail Trail System is very similar to that in America. The concept being that it’s a shame to waste those wonderful flat rail beds which are no longer used for trains. The longest and possibly most rural of these is the Otago Central Rail Trail at 94miles (151 km). This is considered... 

There is a well traveled and lengthy bike trail that follows Europe’s Danube River. It lies flat and is considered to have good riding conditions. When viewed from the hillsides of Austria the Danube (Danau) traces a serene blue line through the emerald green foothills. Getting There Best traveled... 

Irish American’s have a lot of distorted notions about Ireland. We basically have invented every one of them ourselves. A bicycle tour of Ireland can help to put those notions in perspective with the real places that are behind the modern myths. Cycling in Ireland is like smooth sailing, flat... 

Try a hotel comparison first. Fly into Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) and check into the Best Western and rest from your flight; then rent a car and drive to the newly remodeled 17th century Hotel de l’Amphitheatre, 5-7, rue Diderot, Arles. It’s a bit like comparing a recent fast food... 

The Giro d’Italia, Italy’s answer to the Tour de France The Giro d’Italia has a fine history behind it, like the Tour de France it was started to publicise a newspaper, just like the Tour de France the organisers made the leaders jersey the same colour as the paper, yellow in France from the L’Auto... 

La Vuelta A España, or TOur of Spain is The Youngest Of The Three Grand Tours La Vuelta a España (the Tour of Spain) started in 1935, a few years after the Tours of France and Italy and like them it was started to publicise a newspaper. The Vuelta is the youngest but some might say the hardest of the... 

This years Vuelta a España (Tour of Spain) starts at the end of August and could be one of the most open and exciting in years. Its got it all; mountains, team time trial, individual time trial, flat roads and sprints. Here is our easy-read review. The start of this La Vuelta 2006 is in Málaga and... 

The Giro d’Italia, Italy’s answer to the Tour de France The Giro d’Italia has a fine history behind it, like the Tour de France it was started to publicise a newspaper, just like the Tour de France the organisers made the leaders jersey the same colour as the paper, yellow in France from the L’Auto...