by Jamie Gilpin | Aug 8, 2016 | Blog, Preparation, Tips & Advice, Update |
Packing for vacation can often be stressful. Packing for a week-long cycling tour can seem downright daunting. A thorough cycling tour packing list can ease the stress of packing, and also ensure that you’re prepared for a variety of situations during your bike trip. CYCLING CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES: Baselayer...
by Jamie Gilpin | Apr 15, 2015 | Blog, Preparation, Tips & Advice, Update |
We are very pleased to be rolling out a fleet of Garmin Edge Touring GPS units self guided tours! They will come included in your tour fee for self guided tours in Tuscany, Provence, and Asheville. For other self guided destinations please reach out to us for rentals. The Edge...
by Joy Cadelina Gilpin | Jun 3, 2014 | Blog, Preparation, Tips & Advice, Update |
We’ve finally started filming! Here is the first video in a series that we plan to create: Basic Bike Anatomy. This is actually the first take since the 2 subsequent takes were worse and longer (I go on tangents and provide way too much info-imagine that!). I taught bike clinics...
by Jamie Gilpin | Feb 6, 2014 | Blog, Preparation, Update |
Our guests regularly ask us about travel insurance, why to buy, or where to buy. State insurance laws prevent me to or anyone from OBT from selling, recommending, or comparing insurance. So this post could be very short. But I will add more thoughts and direction. And add that...
by Jamie Gilpin | Dec 18, 2013 | Preparation, Tips & Advice, Update |
With every tour packet we provide clients we include a list of recommended reading. It can range from a Michelin Green Guide which we provide with the tour, to a fiction novel based in the area of the tour, or a non-fiction history book about the region of the...
by Jamie Gilpin | Nov 15, 2011 | Blog, Preparation, Tips & Advice, Update |
For those of you with GPS enabled devices Strava is a smart tool that allows you to expand your cycling social scene beyond your regular riding buddies. Strava does three very appealing things: You can you upload your workouts (from your Garmin for example) to analyze them online....
