Guided Tours

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...

Why we love the Tour de France

by Jamie Gilpin | Dec 16, 2019 | Blog, France, From The Blog, Guided Tours

We’ve been avidly following the Tour de France since we can remember. It’s been a passion of ours from traveling to France (with and without guests) and riding the routes to waiting on summits for the greats to pass us by and rubbing elbows with some of the fastest...

A Romantic Thermal Spa Bike Tour in Tuscany

by Jamie Gilpin | Feb 14, 2019 | Blog, Featured Tours, Guided Tours, Italy, Tuscany

When most people think of romance, they think of flowers, chocolates and a corner table at a fancy restaurant. When we think of romance, we think of riding together through fields of flowers and relaxing in a thermal spa in the afternoon and ending the day with a mouth-watering...

A Life-changing Normandy Cycling Vacation

by Jamie Gilpin | Jan 29, 2019 | Blog, Featured Tours, France, Guided Tours

Ah, Normandy. A breathtaking piece of the northern French coast. Home to stunning landscapes, world-changing history and pure luxury. We want to show it all to you by bike. Our 2019 Founders Tour will show you the best of Normandy with one of our favorite (and most knowledgeable) guides, Dick...

Preparing for a Bike Tour: The OBT Way!

by Jamie Gilpin | Apr 27, 2018 | Blog, Guided Tours, Preparation, Tips & Advice

You’ve booked your tour. You’re bursting with excitement. Now the questions start. What should I pack? Should I take a map? Will I stand out like a sore thumb? These are all natural questions that most travelers ask at some point. Once you book your tour, the team at...

eBikes on a Bike Tour? Common Questions Answered!

by Jamie Gilpin | Apr 24, 2018 | Blog, Guided Tours, Partners, Self Guided Tours

In a simple word: yes! No matter what kind of rider you are, eBikes on a bike tour can be a game changer. Whether your goal is to go faster or farther, an eBike is a tool that you can’t discount. Now that you know eBikes on a bike...

Our Year in Review: Amazing tours, Rockstar Guests and Remarkable Moments

by Jamie Gilpin | Dec 28, 2017 | Blog, Guided Tours, Self Guided Tours

We know we aren’t alone in taking time to reflect on the past year. Sometimes we fly through the year too quickly to truly soak in all of the amazing tours, rockstar guests and remarkable moments. We’d like to take a few minutes to relive (ahem, share) some of...

Pick Your Perfect People

by Jamie Gilpin | Oct 3, 2014 | Blog, Guided Tours, Update