Beer and Bike Tours

We are excited for a new opportunity for our Beer and Bike guests. New for 2020 we are pairing up with Olga, Noty & Maurits. Together they captain, cook and relax on a 1924 cargo ship that has been reimagined and converted into a passenger ship. Staying true to our beer and bike heritage we will cycle between breweries while our barge floats along and is waiting for us at the end of each ride with cold beers a warm bed.

We will sail and cycle from Oudenaarde to Bruges via Deinze and Ghent. Cycling unburdened between these towns as our luggage floats down stream we will be free to explore the smaller roads and paths between the breweries along the way. In the evenings we will enjoy the local pubs, brown bars and Belgian cuisine that is so much more than just Frites and beer.
Our boat with moor at each town for 2 nights giving us some extra time to explore and absorb each location.

Our weekend adventures are quick trips that can be taken on your weekend, or any three days you have. The first of our three day adventures is based in the home of Beer & Bike, Fort Collins, CO. You will enjoy 3 days of fun adventure and beer tasting.

From parts of this trip explorers left to discover the "new world". You will explore the rural villages and seldom used roads by bicycle. There are gravel road options as well as our normal tarmac route. Portugal is has some of the best foods and most beautiful roads of any our adventures. We visit in the saddle seasons to avoid the tourist rush, although Portugal is of the main tour track even in peak season, and soak in more of the local flavor and atmosphere.

The shop had a whole collection of black and white images that featured cobbled climbs and small villages. The one that always struck me was a twisty climb with a church at the top. As my interest in cycling grew I found out this war called the Kapelmuur, Muur-Kapelmuur or simply The Muur.

I then learned that while this climb was truly magical it was not alone and there was a whole collection of these cobbled bergs in Belgium.

To say this adventure has been years in the making would be an understatement. I have been working on this trip for 31 years and am so excited to now share it with you.

We begin in the small medieval town of Ghent. Ghent has a cycling heritage that dates back to the beginnings of cycling. For over 60 years the famous Ronde Van Vlaanderen, Tour of Flanders, begin in the center of town. The start of that race has now moved to Antwerp but our adventure begins in Ghent.

We will spend 7 days and 6 nights rolling through cycling and Flemish history riding as many of the famous cobbles and bergs we can find.

You will ride the roads that cycling legends Eddy Merckx, Tom Boonen, Johan Museeuw, and Fabian Cancellara suffered and rode themselves into cycling lore.

Along the way we will visit the Flemish cycling museum in Roselare, the Ronde museum in Oudenaarde, and many amazing breweries to refresh yourself on the famous “Belgian Gatorade” that makes this part of the country so unique.

Our lodging on this adventure is as some of the same hotels the professional teams use while stationed in Belgium for the spring classics.

While this trip is rich in cycling history you will also learn about the affect two world wars had upon the region. Much of our route is spent cycling though the Flanders Fields.

This Beer & Bike exclusive front range adventure. On this trip we will be focused even more on the beer end of Beer and Bike tours than normal. We will be stopping and sampling beer at 3-5 breweries each day and learning more about the craft from the individuals who make Colorado's tasty craft beer. The riding on this trip is very casual and easy for even a beginner rider. Come along with us and learn what makes Colorado's front range the Napa of Craft Beer.

The blend of modern technology and ancient tradition will astound your senses and bring a smile to your face. The spring and fall are beautiful times to explore Japan. The brilliant reds and yellows of the leaves or Cherry Blossom Season further enhance the natural beauty of the Kansai region of Japan, where your adventure will take place. The Kansai region of Japan is rich with culture, beauty, cycling tradition, sake, a few small craft breweries and glorious roads to ride and explore.  

You will spend the first half of this trip cycling in Kyoto and the surrounding mountains. We will cycle around Japan's largest lake, Biwa-ko, through old castle towns, while resting at local temples and gardens. The second half of the adventure is in Nara and Wakayama. On this portion of the adventure we will ride along some of the most sacred roads in the area following portions of the Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Route.

This tour is best enjoyed in the late fall or spring but can be enjoyed in almost any season. Whether you are living in Japan and want an adventure, visiting Japan and want to get off the beaten path, or simply love to ride this is the trip for you. This trip is fully supported by our bi-lingual guides to ensure you get the most out of your Japan vacation.

Following the San Juan Skyway this adventure will take you through historic mining towns and over high mountain passes you will never forget. We will spend the days riding in clean mountain air and the evenings sampling some of the best craft beer in the state.

This tour will take you through Durango, Telluride, Ouray, and Silverton, Colorado while following the Skyway. You will also ride the famous Million Dollar Highway. This is one of the 10 most scenic cycling trips in the United States and a must ride for anyone interested in Cycling in Colorado. You will stay at a mix of small bed and breakfasts, Local inns, and hotels. Come along for an adventure in Colorful Colorado!

Escape this winter and enjoy the best Louisiana has to offer. On this adventure we will ride along the Great River Road, the Tammany Trace, rural roads through wildlife refuges and through the big easy of New Orleans. The ride is almost completely flat so this is a great trip for a first time bicycle touring adventure.

The rail trail system in the US offers a number of great riding options. The Great Allegheny Passage combined with the C&O Canal is one of the best car free rides available. Starting in Pittsburgh and riding with the wind at your back all the way to DC this ride is a must do. There are a number of breweries, historical sites and other interesting stops along the way.