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Best Bike Tours for Seniors

by Jamie Gilpin | Sep 16, 2018 | Blog, Burgundy, Dordogne, Featured Tours, France

Our best bike tours for seniors (a.k.a. the young at heart)! While our riders are all ages, it’s no doubt that we hold a special place in our heart for our senior riders. Those who are living their life to the fullest and enjoying every second always seem to...

Favorite French Holidays to Plan a Cycling Vacation Around

by Jamie Gilpin | Jul 25, 2018 | Blog, France

France’s culture is rich in celebrations. From religious holy days to political celebrations, there are plenty of reasons to plan a trip to France. Read on for some of our favorite French holidays to plan a cycling vacation around. Pedaling through lavender fields and enjoying Bastille Day fireworks will...

Our Best Bike Tours for Advanced Riders

by Jamie Gilpin | Jun 25, 2018 | Asheville, Blog, Featured Tours, France, Provence, Self Guided Climbing Adventures

So you want to go on vacation but you don’t want to miss a step in your training? We understand and we have the perfect solution: a bike tour. While yes, we do offer tours for all levels and love seeing beginners exploring the world on two wheels, those...

Our Top Tours for Families with Young Riders

by Jamie Gilpin | May 14, 2018 | Blog, Featured Tours, France, Italy

We absolutely love seeing the next generation mount a bike and find that addictive connection to nature and self. We love it even more when that passion inspires travel to other countries and we love it the most when their travels lead them to a an Italy or France...

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...

Cooking Classes on a Bike Tour

by Jamie Gilpin | Apr 18, 2018 | Blog, Burgundy, France, Italy, Partners

Maybe you have a loved one who doesn’t looooove riding bikes as much as you do. Or maybe you want to ride really hard for three or four days and then relax really hard for one or two days. Or maybe your love of food rivals your love of...

Food and Drink on an Asheville Bike Tour

by Jamie Gilpin | Mar 29, 2018 | Asheville, Blog

Let’s be honest, we ride bikes to eat and drink. Of course there is also the sense of accomplishment, self-fulfillment, and wonder that you also experience from the saddle but when it comes down to it, we ride bikes to eat and drink. Most of our favorite tour locations,...

The Sights and Smells of Lavender on a Bike Tour

by Jamie Gilpin | Mar 16, 2018 | Blog, France, Provence

There are few things in life more relaxing and more breathtaking than a field of lavender in full bloom. Although we would argue that seeing lavender on a bike tour is one way to up the ante. Stopping for a breather alongside a field overflowing with the deep purple...

Top 5 Sights in Siena to see While On A Cycling Vacation

by Jamie Gilpin | Mar 10, 2018 | Blog, Italy, Self Guided Tours, Tuscany

If Tuscany is the heart of Italy, Siena is the heart of Tuscany. It’s truly a special place that is featured on almost every one of our Tuscan tours. Many itineraries include an overnight stay in this storied city so we thought we would share our top 5 sights...