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Best Biking Tours to Add to Your 2023 Bucket List

Best Biking Tours to Add to Your 2023 Bucket List

The tourism industry is in full swing. People who have been postponing bucket list items are back in the planning stages. For cyclists, a dream bike trip depends on the individual. This article discusses a few options that cater to skill levels, experience, and personal preferences.     Trek Travel is commemorating its 20th anniversary by planning tours to more than… Read more →

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Bikepacking: Backpacking for Bikers

Bikepacking is a fun new sport that combines hiking and mountain biking. There are various ride options ranging from local overnighters to epic cross-country trips.    When considering the type of equipment to buy, begin with the bicycle. Most bikepacking trips cross over forest-service roads or trails. This means mountain bikes are an ideal choice. However, you can also use… Read more →

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Three Great Christmas Gifts for the Cyclist in Your Family

The cycling community is a very niche one, as the it entails specific equipment, techniques, and considerations absent from most other aerobic sports. Therefore, if you have an avid cyclist in your family, the holiday season can bring about a frustrating double-edged sword: gift ideas for this individual may be categorically obvious, but finding one that actually caters to their… Read more →

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Four Tips for Cycling in the Winter

Winter is rapidly approaching, and this can spell disaster for new and underprepared cyclists. Inclement weather, earlier sunsets, and colder temperatures make winter cycling a formidable challenge, but with a little foresight and preparation, it is more than possible. Here are some quick tips for better cycling in the winter.   Get proper clothing In most cases, clothing will be… Read more →

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A History of Cycling in the US

Bike riding became a popular alternative means of transportation in the late 1800s, as bike manufacturing began in the United States. Adults rode their bikes for pleasure, to socialize and to commute. However, by the 1920s, automotive travel was preferred and cycling was demoted to a children’s activity.   Riding Re-emergence During the 1970s, adults once again began riding bikes.… Read more →