by Jamie Gilpin | Feb 27, 2019 | Asheville, Blog, 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…...
by Jamie Gilpin | Feb 28, 2018 | Blog, 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…...
by Jamie Gilpin | Dec 28, 2017 | Blog, Guided Tours, Self Guided Tours |
We know we aren’t alone in taking time to reflect on the past year. Sometimes we fly through the year too quickly to truly soak in all of the amazing tours, rockstar guests and remarkable moments. We’d like to take a few minutes to relive (ahem, share) some of…...
by Jamie Gilpin | Nov 7, 2016 | Blog |
The way we are choosing to travel is changing. With smart phones, GPS, language translation apps and cheap flights, we’ve become much more independent and adventurous. Travel has become a part of our lifestyle. This change can also be seen in the cycling tour industry. If you’re an avid cyclist you’re...
by Jamie Gilpin | Oct 24, 2016 | Blog |
We regularly are asked the question “What so special about your Self Guided bicycle tours?”. An OBT Self-Guided Bicycle Tours are not the typical “self-guided” tour. So much so that we prefer to call them “Independent Supported Tours”. We hold ourselves to a higher standard, with much more “touch”...