by Jamie Gilpin | Nov 7, 2016 | Blog |
With unrivaled varied terrain, world class breweries & restaurants, and stunning natural beauty, Asheville, North Carolina is the perfect destination for a cycling holiday. This is why we’re so excited about our new Asheville Bicycle Tour itineraries. Whether you’re looking for a weekend away, a long vacation in the high mountains, or...
by Jamie Gilpin | Nov 7, 2016 | Blog |
The way we are choosing to travel is changing. With smart phones, GPS, language translation apps and cheap flights, we’ve become much more independent and adventurous. Travel has become a part of our lifestyle. This change can also be seen in the cycling tour industry. If you’re an avid cyclist you’re...
by Jamie Gilpin | Oct 24, 2016 | Blog, Self Guided Tours |
We regularly are asked the question “What so special about your Self Guided bicycle tours?”. An OBT Self-Guided Bicycle Tours are not the typical “self-guided” tour. So much so that we prefer to call them “Independent Supported Tours”. We hold ourselves to a higher standard, with much more “touch”...
by Jamie Gilpin | Sep 12, 2016 | Blog, Italy, Tuscany |
For a cyclist part of the beauty of cycling in Tuscany is the endless network of quiet roads between medieval hilltop towns. I spent a few days in August exploring and cycling around Massa Marittima. Massa is a historical mining town in the Maremma region of Tuscany. Starting any ride...
by Jamie Gilpin | Sep 12, 2016 | Blog, Italy, Tuscany, Update |
Chianti bike tours are the highlight of cycling trip to Italy. More than just a destination, Chianti is a cyclist’s paradise. If you daydream about bike tours on smooth quiet roads over rolling hills and relaxing afterwards with long wine-soaked dinners, Chianti is your answer. Quiet roads all to yourself...
