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 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

Shawn K.: Custom Self Guided Tour

Thank you for a great trip. It might have been my favorite in Europe ever. It was totally trip that I wanted. Lars went above and beyond!

Jim & Karen F.: Self Guided Tour

“Excellent in all aspects. Bikes were well setup and maintained. Lodging was just wonderful. Routes were well laid out and avoided big roads and big towns. Enough hills to remind us where we were without killing us. Responsiveness of team in California and on the ground was just excellent. We will do more tours with Outfitter Bicycle Tours.”

Doug Baker: Custom Self Guided Climbing Tour

“We had an absolutely incredible time! Everything was perfect. The routes, the hotels, and the food was fantastic!…We absolutely had more fun and had a greater experience than we were expecting and our expectations were already very high! So thank you very much! We will definitely recommend you to our friends and will hopefully have the opportunity to work with you again on another tour!”

The Hartman Family: Custom Self Guided Tour

“The careful and excellent detailed preplanning, reservations, and auxiliary service were well done and made our trip easy and seamless!”

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!”

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.”

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