by Jamie Gilpin | Nov 7, 2017 | Blog, Preparation, Self Guided Tours, Tips & Advice |
Are you overwhelmed with the idea of a self-guided tour? Or, are you not completely sure what a self-guided tour is? Or, are you curious what makes our self-guided tours so special? OBT Self-Guided Bicycle Tours are not the typical “self-guided” tour. Often referred to as “Independent Supported Tours,”…...
by Jamie Gilpin | Aug 19, 2016 | Blog, Preparation, Tips & Advice, Update |
You’ve been looking forward to your bike tour to Europe all year, you’ve put in all the training miles, and are starting to get your packing list together. The one area of bike tours that can give people the most anxiety is getting your bike safely to your overseas...
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 | 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...
