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Soft Adventure Tourism: The Next Global Travel Trend

by Jamie Gilpin | Jan 4, 2023 | Blog, From The Blog, Guided Tours, Self Guided Tours

For many, travel is the best way to experience all that life has to offer: exploring somewhere new while feeling invigorated and transformed by memorable experiences. But not everyone likes to travel in the same way, or with the same intensity. Soft Adventuring is one of the fastest-growing segments...

7 Essential Items to Bring on Every Bike Tour

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

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...

Fall Bike Tours: Where to Go & What to Know

by Jamie Gilpin | Oct 25, 2022 | Asheville, Blog, France, Italy, Self Guided Tours

If you thought bicycle tours ended when summer did, think again! Travel between September and December has its perks, including fewer crowds, better bargains, and cooler temperatures. It’s also an enchanting time for experiencing local festivals and taking in breathtaking fall foliage. However, not all fall bike tour destinations...

The Anatomy and Inner Workings of an Electric Bicycle – with Infographic!

by Jamie Gilpin | Oct 14, 2022 | Blog, FAQs

In the previous post we answered all of your top questions about e-bikes. And now for a continuation of “E-Bike 101” we will go deeper into understanding the parts of an e-bike and how they operate! Electric bikes are essentially normal push bikes but with a few key extras....

Your Most Burning Questions About E-Bikes Answered

by Jamie Gilpin | Sep 29, 2022 | Blog, FAQs

Electric bicycles or E-bikes—which are part bicycle, part motorized vehicle—are becoming hugely popular for all uses, including commuting, recreational cycling, and touring. E-bikes provide many of the same benefits as regular bikes, with a few impressive perks. While they may sound completely modern, hybrid bikes date all the way back...

Our 5 Favorite Things about Sault

by Jamie Gilpin | May 3, 2021 | Blog, France, Guided Tours, Provence

We’ve proudly declared Sault to be one of our favorite European villages. We’ve traveled to this Provencal town on numerous occasions so are maybe a little biased but there are several reasons we keep going back. There’s something refined about the French travel experience when you go to Sault....

Getting in Shape for your Bike Tour

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

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...

Have you met Jamie Gilpin, OBT Owner?

by Jamie Gilpin | Feb 26, 2021 | Blog, Tips & Advice

Haaaave you met Jamie? or Joy? You may have emailed with them about your tour details or sat with with them on the sidelines of the Tour de France waiting for riders to come by. But do you really know them?? They’ve answered a few fun questions and a...

OBT Owner Joy is a joy to know!

by Jamie Gilpin | Feb 26, 2021 | Blog, Tips & Advice

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...