COVID-19 Archives - Outfitter Bicycle Tours

Why An Asheville Bike Tour might be the best Vacation Option

by Jamie Gilpin | Jan 21, 2021 | Asheville, Blog, COVID-19

While we patiently wait for some level of herd immunity that will allow for safer European travel, Asheville boasts the perfect setting for your next adventure! Follow along to learn why Asheville bike tours might be the best vacation...

An Optimistic Forecast for 2021 Bike Tours

by Jamie Gilpin | Dec 17, 2020 | Blog, COVID-19, FAQs

2020 is on it’s way out. (Thank the heavens!) So naturally we’ve turned our attention to 2021. Our global community has been put through the wringer this year and it’s looking like this winter season will be yet another test. While there are hard truths in the headlines, there...

What to Know about your 2021 Bike Tour!

by Jamie Gilpin | Sep 11, 2020 | Blog, COVID-19, FAQs, Preparation

It’s about that time. Time to make your cycling vacation plans for 2021. As most international travel plans for 2020 were squashed by COVID-19, 2021 is going to be LEGENDARY! Travelers looking for solace, families looking for adventure and cycling fans looking for excitement and history can all be...

How to Watch the Tour When you Can’t Watch it in Person

by Jamie Gilpin | Aug 28, 2020 | Blog, COVID-19, Guided Tours

We can’t wait to see some of the strongest athletes in the world toe the line at the 107th edition of the Tour de France. This year will be a little bit different. We’ll watch the ride and cheer on our favorite riders while enjoying some brews stateside. We...

The Best Bike Tours for Early 2021

by Jamie Gilpin | Jul 8, 2020 | Blog, COVID-19

You know it. We know it. 2020 gets a big thumb down. Now, let’s move on to 2021. We’re so excited to turn the page on 2020 and start 2021 with a bang. We know so many of our friends and family have had to push off their vacation...

How are we handling COVID-19?

by Jamie Gilpin | Jun 15, 2020 | Blog, COVID-19

Traveling while the world is still learning to deal with COVID-19 man be a question for some. That question will likely lead to many others. We hope you find this roundup useful. It’s all of our COVID-19 posts from reading lists to indoor cycling equipment and from safe cycling...

Let’s Talk about Safe Lodging during the Coronavirus

by Jamie Gilpin | Jun 12, 2020 | Blog, COVID-19

As our tours get going again we know there will be lots of questions. One of the most common questions we’ve gotten and we expect to get is what about hotels? Are they safe? Are they even open? The first thing to know is that we are doing everything...

Safe Cycling in the World of COVID-19

by Jamie Gilpin | Jun 9, 2020 | Blog, COVID-19

We firmly believe that good health is a multi-dimensional target. We strive to be healthy in body, mind and spirit. For us, that means we need to exercise our bodies to keep our muscles strong, we need to be constantly learning to keep our minds sharp and we need...

Running Safe Bike Tours in a COVID-19 World

by Jamie Gilpin | Jun 3, 2020 | Blog, COVID-19, Update

For many of us, the urge to adventure and explore did not diminish when the coronavirus pandemic took over our world. We still feel the drive to breath in the fresh air from a bike saddle, to learn about a new culture and to meet the characters that make...

What are you reading during the pandemic?

by Jamie Gilpin | Apr 25, 2020 | Blog, COVID-19, Tips & Advice, Update

We’re at home with our young kids so we’ve been attempting to relearn some basic academics and spending a lot of time in the kitchen. We always love to read and we have some family and friends who are at home plowing through their reading lists. We love to...

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