Update

A Season for Hope

by Jamie Gilpin | Apr 22, 2019 | Blog, France, Update

Watching the roof of Notre Dame burn this week left us feeling homesick. The strange thing is we’re American but France and Paris have always been a central part of our lives and we felt like we wanted to be there with the rest of France to mourn the...

Our Favorite Post-Ride Grub

by Jamie Gilpin | Feb 27, 2019 | Asheville, Blog, Dordogne, France, Italy, Tips & Advice, Update

If you’re like us, one of the motivational factors to taking on a long ride is getting to eat guilt-free. After burning all those calories, eating a pizza in Siena while watching the horses race sounds not just delicious but utterly satisfying. Over the years, we’ve found a few...

Our 2019 Resolutions

by Jamie Gilpin | Dec 26, 2018 | Blog, From The Blog, Update

“The new year stands before us, like a chapter in a book, waiting to be written.” -Melody Beattie As the new year looms, we’ve been reflecting on what we’ll write in our next chapter. 2019 is sure to be an exciting year full of friends, family and bikes! This...

The 2018 Gift Guide for Cyclists

by Jamie Gilpin | Dec 13, 2018 | Blog, Update

We get it. Your loved one who is super passionate about bikes is impossible to buy for. He or she buys everything they want or you have no idea what to get them. We can help! Below are a few hand-picked items that we love and think your cycling...

Think a cycling vacation is too outside the box? Bike Tours are for Everyone!

by Jamie Gilpin | Dec 3, 2018 | Blog, From The Blog, Update

Are you the kind of vacationer that goes to the same place every year? Or do you always take the same kind of vacation? Maybe you like to stick to the beach or big cities? For 2019, we’d like to suggest you think a little outside the box and...

What We’re Thankful For: Family, Travel & Bikes

by Jamie Gilpin | Nov 19, 2018 | Blog, Update

Next week we celebrate Thanksgiving in America. For many, it’s a season filled with gratitude and love. We try to remember what and who we’re thankful for. Even though this is certainly something we should practice in our daily lives throughout the year, this season does seem to make...

2004 Alpe d’Huez Time Trial & Andy Hampsten – Tour de France Vacation Packages

by Jamie Gilpin | Nov 2, 2018 | Blog, Update

Dordogne Cycling Vacations: Our Founder’s Favorite

by Jamie Gilpin | Feb 28, 2018 | Blog, Dordogne, France, Self Guided Tours, Update

Our Founder, Dick Powell, shares why he has a particular soft spot for Dordogne cycling vacations in this post written in 2014. Jamie and Joy Gilpin have since taken over the running of Outfitter Bicycle Tours but still rely on the expertise and local knowledge of Dick and his...

Top 5 Highlights of Chianti Bike Tours

by Jamie Gilpin | Nov 16, 2017 | Blog, Italy, Self Guided Tours, Tuscany, Update

Chianti is the highlight of any cycling tour to Italy. More than just a destination, Chianti is a cyclist’s paradise in the heart of Tuscany. If you daydream about bike tours on smooth quiet roads over rolling hills and then relaxing with long wine-soaked dinners, Chianti bike tours are for you!...

Tour de France Spectator Tours – Guest Testimonial

by Jamie Gilpin | Oct 17, 2017 | Blog, Update