Adventure Cycling Association

Enjoy the mild temperatures and the beauty of fall as we discover the historic south on this eight-day, van-supported tour. It all starts in the Old Southern city of Savannah, known for its beautiful squares, old oaks dripping with Spanish moss, fabulous history, and fascinating stories. Then it’s off to explore coastal wildlife refuges and the pristine stretches of Georgia’s Golden Isles — vibrant, thriving coastal communities rich in history and full of traditions with historic landmarks around every bend. 

We’ll continue to enjoy the spectacular landscapes and fall splendor of south Georgia as we make our way to the tranquil and natural settings of the north Florida coast, then finally to the cobblestone streets, quaint caf√©s, and unique shops of America’s oldest city, St. Augustine, founded in 1553 and known today as the “Ancient City.”

Going-to-the-Sun Road was conceived as a way to permit visitors a glimpse of Glacier National Park’s mountainous interior without the need to travel by foot or horseback. Completed in 1932 after 11 years of work, this engineering and scenic marvel accounts for only one day of our spectacular Glacier-Waterton Loop!

From Whitefish, we’ll visit Fernie, British Columbia, then head east and crest the Continental Divide at Crowsnest Pass before rolling through Alberta prairies en route to Waterton Lakes National Park. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the cross-border Glacier-Waterton International Peace Park features unmatched splendor.

Bicycle through the heart of Cajun Country and partake of all the food, music, and culture that Acadiana has to offer. On this relaxed tour you can enjoy jambalaya, crawfish pie, and gumbo, and you’ll find that the spicy cuisine of southern Louisiana is complemented by its mellow terrain as you make your way past swamplands, bayous, and fields of sugarcane.

The tour continues through historic Acadian settlements where you can sample a wide range of culinary delights, historic sites, and local music. On the first riding day, we’ll pedal to the Acadian Cultural Center and the famous Festivals Acadiens et Cr√©oles in Lafayette. We will conclude our adventure with an authentic Cajun barn dance.

The Pacific Coast South tour is among the world’s most popular bicycle rides, traveling along some of the world’s most marvelous coastline. We’ll pedal out of San Francisco and past a string of state beaches and spectacular shoreline. En route, we’ll view unforgettable seascapes, inhale the salty essence of the Pacific, and ride through the farm country of Steinbeck’s Salinas Valley.

From Santa Monica, we’ll follow oceanside bike paths and ride through residential and industrial areas before rejoining the Pacific Coast Highway south of Los Angeles. From San Diego, we’ll take the Coronado Pedestrian-Bicycle Ferry to Coronado and follow a bike path along Silver Strand State Beach and loop down to the U.S.-Mexico border.

On this fabulous tour through the Pacific Northwest, you’ll get up close and personal with some of the most scenic landscapes in Washington, from the lush forests of the Cascade Range’s western flank to the arid plains of the eastern slope.

After being shuttled to the top of Stevens Pass, we’ll begin with a long descent down the dry side of the Cascades to Lake Wenatchee State Park. From the Bavarian-themed hamlet of Leavenworth, we’ll spin through apple-orchard country and then follow the Methow River upstream to Winthrop, one of the great recreation-based communities of the West. From there we’ll climb along the magnificent North Cascades Highway, summiting both Washington Pass and Rainy Pass. Then we’ll coast out of the mountains and enter the lowlands, heading toward Puget Sound and the San Juan Islands.

After traveling back to the mainland by ferry, we’ll ride along the waterfront before jumping onto the Sammamish River Trail, which will return us to Issaquah and the finale of our Pacific Northwest adventure.

Prepare for a southern-style, cross-country ride on our shortest, most accessible transcontinental trip. To make this tour even better, we’ll enjoy the relative luxury of having the Adventure Cycling van tote our gear to and from each overnight location as we pedal from the West Coast across deserts, over mountains, past prairies, beyond bayous, and through citrus groves, all the way to the East Coast. You’ll also enjoy starting this epic tour in one of America’s best beach cities, San Diego, and ending it in St. Augustine, America’s oldest continuously occupied city settled by Europeans.

Notable stopovers along this route, each with a unique set of diversions, include Phoenix, Austin, and New Orleans. In between there are many other great sights, sounds, cuisines, and cultures to experience.

This ten-day, van-supported trip explores the wild and picturesque terrain of the West Texas Big Bend region. A road rider’s dream come true, this tour offers low-traffic byways, an abundance of stunning scenery, and ample opportunities to discover the secrets of Big Bend National Park, the Chihuahuan Desert, the Davis and Chisos mountain ranges, and the Rio Grande Wild & Scenic River.

Our journey through this hidden gem of the Lone Star State will not be without its challenges — the landscapes are vast, quiet, and empty, with long stretches devoid of services. But we’ll make the most of the towns we do visit, taking time to explore Fort Davis, Alpine, Marathon, Terlingua Ghost Town, Presidio, and Marfa.

For two decades, the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route has filled the dreams of cyclists looking for the ultimate off-road adventure. 

On this tour, you’ll tackle more than 350 of the most beautiful miles along the entire 3,000-mile route, which traces the spine of the Rocky Mountains from Jasper, Alberta, to Antelope Wells, New Mexico. Beautiful Banff is your starting point, but your ride through the spectacular Canadian Rockies and deep woods of northwest Montana will come to an end near Glacier National Park at the Whitefish Bike Retreat, a 20-acre cyclist’s paradise and a fitting end to a dream tour.

Our loop tour of North Carolina’s Outer and Inner Banks offers a chance to explore the region’s history-rich harbor towns on the Pamlico and Albemarle sounds and the coastal communities nestled in the state’s barrier islands. Leaving our camping and cooking gear at home, we’ll sleep indoors each night and enjoy the region’s excellent seafood and other delicacies.

After two days of spinning through the coastal plains, we’ll leave the mainland by ferry to explore places like Ocracoke Island, Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Nags Head, Kill Devil Hills, and Kitty Hawk. With an endless parade of things to do, we’ll view lighthouses, shipwrecks, and abundant wildlife, as well as the site of the Wright Brothers’ first flight. After eight days of exploration, we’ll pedal back to our starting point in Elizabeth City.

For more than two decades, the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route has fulfilled the dreams of cyclists looking for the ultimate off-road adventure on the longest mountain bike route in the world. 

You’ll tackle over 300 beautiful miles along the entire 3,000-mile route, which traces the spine of the Rocky Mountains from Jasper, Alberta, to Antelope Wells, New Mexico. Beautiful Whitefish is your starting point, but your ride through the deep woods of northwest Montana with stunning views will take you to the small town of Lincoln before a return shuttle to Whitefish.