For nearly 30 years, Outfitter Bicycle Tours has been crafting exceptional cycling experiences in the United States and Europe. Specializing in bike tours in France, Italy, and the United States, we focus on the regions we know and love, so you get a deeper, more personal travel experience. Whether you’re dreaming of climbing the legendary cols of the French Alps, sipping Pinot Noir in the vineyards of Burgundy, coasting along the lavender-lined routes of Provence, or pedaling through the sun-drenched roads of Tuscany, we’ve got the perfect adventure for you.

From self-guided and small-group itineraries to guided group tours, we design and curate private custom trips for riders of all levels; from casual cyclists to avid roadies.

There’s no better way to experience a new place than from the seat of a bicycle. It’s active, immersive, and allows you to truly connect with the landscapes, flavors, and cultures around you.

Ready to ride? We’re ready to help you plan a seamless, unforgettable journey tailored to your pace, style, and interests.

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About Us

We are a family company. Outfitter Bicycle Tours was founded in 1996 by Dick and Marilyn Powell as an extension of their bike shop in Los Altos, California. It was an expression of their passion for cycling, travel, and exploration. We, Jamie & Joy Gilpin, have continued that passion and look to expand the legacy in the years to come.

FROM THE BLOG

How to Stay Safe on a Self-Guided Bike Tour

How to Stay Safe on a Self-Guided Bike Tour

While bike tours are meant to be incredible experiences packed with fun, adventure, and learning, it’s essential to consider your safety and security. Cycling newcomers, those new to touring, and even seasoned cyclists planning excursions in new and unfamiliar locations need to keep a number of important things in...
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Soft Adventure Tourism: The Next Global Travel Trend

Soft Adventure Tourism: The Next Global Travel Trend

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...
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Why we love the Tour de France

Why we love the Tour de France

We’ve been avidly following the Tour de France since we can remember. It’s been a passion of ours from traveling to France (with and without guests) and riding the routes to waiting on summits for the greats to pass us by and rubbing elbows with some of the fastest...
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Dennis Orpilla: Guided Climbing Tour – Tour de France

“The team at the Outfitter Bicycle Tours put together an amazing holiday that I’ll never forget. We had great places to stay/eat and we were always in the thick of the action. The tour rides catered for riders of all levels and we somehow managed to visit my favourite team on a tour ride! I’ll be back to do it all again soon.”

Victor and Julie: Craft Beer Tour

“We thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of this tour – well thought out bike routes, very good hotel accommodations (nice, clean rooms and substantial breakfasts), and excellent choice of breweries and brewery restaurants (including brewery tours when available). It was obvious that a great deal of attention to detail had been given to this tour and customer service and client satisfaction was of utmost importance to OBT. We will definitely take another tour with OBT in the future.”

Dale A.: Self Guided Tour in Provence

“We did a relaxed bike tour around Provence, France. It was fantastic! OBT and Jamie had everything organized for us. Our self-guided tour was well mapped out, and we were able to cycle at our leisure and take in the spectacular landscape. We stopped along the way and soaked in the beautiful French countryside. We were warmly welcomed at the hotels and inns that OBT organized for our tour. We had a ‘concierge’ who was very knowledgeable, spoke English fluently, and was available to us daily. We loved our bicycle tour….I wish it could have gone on longer. I highly recommend OBT for any bicycle tour. OBT is very accommodating, responsive and attentive; it was very easy to plan a trip with Jamie. Thanks for a memorable vacation OBT!”

Andrew Murray: Guided Mountain Tour – Tour de France

“I was able to watch Tour de France action when I wanted and ride the beautiful roads and passes of France when I wanted, and the flexibility to do either was what I most appreciated. Conquering Mont Ventoux, Col d Galibier, Col d Semnoz, Col d Serene, Alpe de Huez, riding alongside Andy Schleck and Jens Voigt on their rest day, and 40+ mph descents that went on for miles are just some of the highlights made possible by Gilpin’s careful planning.”

Will W.: Custom Self Guided Tour

We had one of the trips of a lifetime organized by Outfitter. We had originally planned to organize the trip ourselves, but we were SO glad we chose Outfitter. They planned great days of riding, put us up in charming hotels with great food, and took care of all the hassles of pickups and baggage transport, etc. We could not have been happier with our trip and will definitely use them for our next one!

Dwayne H.: Custom Self Guided Tour

“Fantastic tour. The routes were all exceptionally well planned…. If you want to have a great, well planned, supported bike adventure, look no further. We changed to this company at the last minute. Great decision.”

Bill & Terry Krivan: Self Guided Tour

“The countryside is every bit as lovely as we had expected, the routes offered really pleasant riding with excellent variety. We do love the self-guided style trips (this was our 3rd with your organization), with flexibility to ride at our own pace, to stop whenever and wherever we care to. The only pressure is to arrive at the evening’s destination by cocktail hour!”

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