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How to Stay Safe on a Self-Guided Bike Tour

How to Stay Safe on a Self-Guided Bike Tour

by Jamie Gilpin | Feb 6, 2023 | Blog, From The Blog, Preparation, Self Guided Tours, Tips & Advice | 0 comments

While bike tours are meant to be incredible experiences packed with fun, adventure, and learning, it’s essential to consider your safety and security. Cycling newcomers, those new to touring, and even seasoned cyclists planning excursions in new and unfamiliar locations need to keep a number of important things in…...
7 Essential Items to Bring on Every Bike Tour

7 Essential Items to Bring on Every Bike Tour

by Jamie Gilpin | Dec 7, 2022 | Blog, Guided Tours, Preparation, Self Guided Tours | 0 comments

Whether you’re a beginning rider or an experienced distance cyclist, bicycle touring is one of the best adventure experiences you can have. And like every adventure, you’ll want to be prepared. There are many checklists out there listing what you should pack—from food to clothing to equipment—and you’ll need…...
Getting in Shape for your Bike Tour

Getting in Shape for your Bike Tour

by Jamie Gilpin | Mar 19, 2021 | Blog, FAQs, Preparation, Tips & Advice | 3 comments

You’re booked and thrilled for a new adventure! We’re so excited for you! Bike tours will introduce you to new landscapes in a different way than a rental car ever could. You’ll have time to take in all the smells of the Provencal countryside, you’ll be able to see…...
What to Know about your 2021 Bike Tour!

What to Know about your 2021 Bike Tour!

by Jamie Gilpin | Sep 11, 2020 | Blog, COVID-19, FAQs, Preparation | 0 comments

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…...
Physical Wellbeing Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic

Physical Wellbeing Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic

by Jamie Gilpin | Apr 13, 2020 | Blog, COVID-19, Preparation, Tips & Advice | 0 comments

We want to know: how are you? Are you being safe and following all the recommended guidelines? Are you checking in on your family and friends that might need a little extra support now? But most importantly…how are you? Are you taking care of yourself? Eating well and staying…...
Our Guide to Tour Preparation

Our Guide to Tour Preparation

by Jamie Gilpin | Mar 3, 2020 | Blog, Preparation | 0 comments

We love to be prepared. If you’ve ever gone on one of our tours, you know this to be true. We love to cover all of our bases. We want you to be able to do the same. We’ve written several posts over the years about how best to…...
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We are a family company. Outfitter Bicycle Tours was founded in 1996 by Dick and Marilyn Powell as an extension of their bike shop in Los Altos, California. It was an expression of their passion for cycling, travel, and exploration. We, Jamie & Joy Gilpin, have continued that passion and look to expand the legacy in the years to come. Read More

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