by Jamie Gilpin | Nov 19, 2014 | Blog, Update |
Joy and I jumped at the opportunity to carry on Outfitter Bicycle Tours in 2010. A big part of our enthusiasm was due to our vision to develop a community. A community with more than a simple business relationship with each “customer.” OBT prefers to use the term “guest” and...
by Jamie Gilpin | Oct 3, 2014 | Blog, Guided Tours, Update |
It’s Tour Picking Time! October on my calendar means it’s the time of year when cyclists and other people shift their focus to planning the upcoming year’s events and tours. Those of you reading this blog, probably already know that touring by bicycle is the best way to see, hear, smell, taste and feel...
by Jamie Gilpin | Dec 18, 2013 | Preparation, Tips & Advice, Update |
With every tour packet we provide clients we include a list of recommended reading. It can range from a Michelin Green Guide which we provide with the tour, to a fiction novel based in the area of the tour, or a non-fiction history book about the region of the...
by Jamie Gilpin | Nov 17, 2013 | Update |
I am so happy Jamie has added Napa & Sonoma California Wine Country tours. This is where Marilyn and I began our bike touring back in 1974. It all started with me quitting smoking and rewarding myself with a quality bicycle after 2 months. This led to our 1st...
by Jamie Gilpin | Nov 14, 2013 | Update |
We regularly are asked the question “What is a Self Guided tour?”. It is a simple answer, but takes time to explain. An Outfitter Bicycle Self Guided tour is not the typical “self guided” tour. We hold ourselves to a higher standard, with much more “touch” than the typical...
