Bicycling Tours
Guided And Self Guided Bicycle Tours
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A "Light" Story About Heavy Bicycles
One day, while riding the routine 22-mile weekend bike ride near my home, my friend and I met a strange guy. He was riding a very basic, heavy bicycle and was wearing jeans and a casual T-shirt. There were no bicycling gloves on his hands, and while my friend and I had the best bicycle helmets, he was wearing only a hat.
We were right in the middle of our ride. We were waiting for my wife to arrive with a car, carrying spare bicycle inner tubes to fix our fifth flat tires of the day! Indeed it was a very unlucky day.
The man was approaching us to ask for biking directions. At first we thought he was a construction worker who was using his bike to move around from place to place. But then we heard his story.
I myself have a lot of experience with international bicycle touring, mainly day trips in and around major cities, but also many cross-country and mountain biking trips. (Read about my recent Rhine River Tour trip.)
On this web-site you can find stories of bicycling tours of all kinds. Some of them are guided and some are self guided bicycle tours. I love them all!
City Bicycling Tours: Why Ride in the City?
At first, city riding looks like the craziest act you can perform. And there are several reasons for this: there is no place to ride, the walkways are full of pedestrians, the roads are full of cars, there are many stop lights slowing you down, the air is polluted, there is no place to park your bike safely, and, above all, it is
This is why many people prefer bicycling tours in the open fields and avoid riding in major cities, even if there are many advantages to it.
My "other job" brings me to many cities around the world. But not only this - i also gives me free time there!
Here are just a few cities I have visited: New York, Frankfurt, Zurich, Amsterdam, Berlin, Beijing, Munich, Brussels and more.
Riding bikes is definitely THE best way to explore a city. And the reason is: you are traveling at the ideal speed. While being able to cover large areas of the city, you are not moving too fast. You can see things. You can feel the city.
Besides traveling there are other advantages to riding your bike in the city, especially if the city mayor is thinking about you and your friends. Even New York, one of the most active and crowded places on earth, finally got it, and there are now thousands of city bike trails everywhere.
If you would like to find a bike route, especially in major U.S. cities, you can use this great link
Check Out Some of My Bicycling Tours
Bicycle Touring In Europe - If you love traveling, and you love cycling, bicycle touring in Europe is the perfect vacation for you. It's beautiful, rewarding, inexpensive, active, and easy! Of course, you need to do your research, and you need to be prepared for traveling by bicycle, so read ahead to determine if bicycle tour Europe is your next dream vacation.
Bicycle In Japan - The bicycle in Japan is used for a variety of purposes including commuting, shopping and recreation. The countries extensive and well maintained network of roads also a plus.
Bicycle Tours in Slovenia - Take a look at our recent (Sep 2011) bicycling tour in beautiful Slovenia.
My Bicycle Tours in India - There are many websites that are focusing on bicycling tours in India. In this page I will not even try to cover this huge subject: instead, I would like to share with you my own experience of riding bicycles in India.
Cyprus Biking Adventure - Cyprus is a small island, but it still has everything a cyclist can dream of: mountain routes (the Troodos), great beaches, seaside bike rides, good food, sunny days and warm hospitality - with most people speaking English.
Cycling Tours in Germany - Second only to the ones in Switzerland, bicycling tours in Germany will give you a high-quality cycling experience. Very good maps, well-marked bicycle paths, beautiful landscape, friendly people and good food along the way are just a few of the many things that have made Germany so famous among lovers of bike riding.
Biking in Montenegro - Biking in Montenegro was another great adventure: hilly bicycle tracks in the open air of the beautiful country of Montenegro. Our instructor used to say that "Montenegro is not like Switzerland: It is not a chocolate country".
New York City Bike Tours - There are many reasons to change your mind, and to try riding in one of the most crowded cities in the world. You can have guided tours, as well as Guided And self guided bicycle tours in the big apple.
Rhine River Tour - Read about our self guided bicycle tour from Frankfurt to Zurich, along the Rhine River.
Bicycle Tours Switzerland - My best cycling adventure! Just look and see why for yourself.
Thailand Mountain Biking - Just like in New York, bike riding in Bangkok looks like an impossible thing to do. The city center is so crowded that you can hardly move- by taxi, by tuk-tuk, by bicycle or even on foot.
Cycling New Zealand - New Zealand is a beautiful country and if you want to make the most of it, you must get your bike out and begin touring. If you want to go "Cycling New Zealand", you will find a number of nice destinations. There are guided tours as well as unguided ones. You can bring your own bikes or rent them there.
Cycling Tours of India - Cycling tours of India offers so many unique experiences due to the diverse landscape, culture, and people. The Himalayas offer unique opportunities for mountain bikers, city streets offer unique cultural experience for cyclists. Read more.
Colorado Bicycle Tour - Colorado bicycle tour: Colorado is home to some of the most picturesque natural wonders in North America. Thus, it is no wonder that mountain biking in Colorado is rated amongst the finest in North America. One of the most famous tours is around the San Juans region.
Bicycle Touring Preparation - Understanding the importance of bicycle touring preparation and preventive maintenance is essential for a successful bicycle touring trip.
Take a look at this wonderful video about bicycle touring. I was inspired!
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