Update

Running Safe Bike Tours in a COVID-19 World

by Jamie Gilpin | Jun 3, 2020 | Blog, COVID-19, Update

For many of us, the urge to adventure and explore did not diminish when the coronavirus pandemic took over our world. We still feel the drive to breath in the fresh air from a bike saddle, to learn about a new culture and to meet the characters that make...

What are you reading during the pandemic?

by Jamie Gilpin | Apr 25, 2020 | Blog, COVID-19, Tips & Advice, Update

We’re at home with our young kids so we’ve been attempting to relearn some basic academics and spending a lot of time in the kitchen. We always love to read and we have some family and friends who are at home plowing through their reading lists. We love to...

You’re in our hearts.

by Jamie Gilpin | Apr 14, 2020 | Blog, COVID-19, Update

We put together this little video of you guys hoping to bring a smile to your face. Looking through all the old pictures definitely cheered us up a...

Top 5 Things to do in Florence

by Jamie Gilpin | Jan 27, 2020 | Blog, Italy, Tips & Advice, Tuscany, Update

There are few cities we visit as regularly on our bike tours that have the same historical significance as Florence. The seat of the renaissance, Florence has been the backdrop of countless political and religious struggles. It is also where we start all of our Tuscany tours. There are...

Our Favorite Romantic Bike Tours

by Jamie Gilpin | Dec 16, 2019 | Burgundy, Dordogne, France, Italy, Provence, Self Guided Tours, Tuscany, Update

Is it strange that we always connect romance with bikes? Hear us out. What better way to bond with your loved one than on a bike ride, exploring some of the most beautiful landscapes in the world? What better way to express you love someone than by encouraging them...

Top 5 Things to do in Asheville off the Bike

by Jamie Gilpin | Nov 25, 2019 | Asheville, Tips & Advice, Update

Asheville is our backyard so you’ll have to forgive us if we talk about it a lot. Besides the bike riding (which is nothing short of amazing), Asheville and the surrounding areas play host to some incredible eats, drinks and history! We know that not everyone likes to sit...

Tour de France Spectator Tours 2020 – Guest Testimonial

by Jamie Gilpin | Oct 13, 2019 | Blog, France, Update

Why choose an aggressive bike tour?

by Jamie Gilpin | Aug 30, 2019 | Blog, Tips & Advice, Update

Shouldn’t vacation be relaxing? Like sipping cocktails by the pool and long walks on the beach? We admit that this kind of vacation has a time and a place but we often find ourselves to call something a little different. Choosing an aggressive bike tour that will force you...

Our Favorite Road Ride in Asheville and our Favorite Mountain Bike Ride in Pisgah

by Jamie Gilpin | Jul 29, 2019 | Asheville, Blog, Tips & Advice, Update

Sometimes it’s hard to chose between road and dirt. We have an abundance of both in Western North Carolina. Whichever path we choose to take, we know it will be epic. Read on to learn a bit about our favorite road ride in Asheville and our favorite mountain bike...

Is it best to ship or rent your bike for a bike tour?

by Jamie Gilpin | May 1, 2019 | Blog, Preparation, Tips & Advice, Update

Are you on a bike tour to conquer some of the big mountains? Or are you on a family tour ready to see some of the most gorgeous sights in southern France? Do you think you’d be more comfortable on your own trusty steed? Or do you feel you’d...