REI Co-op Adventures

Our 4-day bike touring journey offers adventurers a quick weekend getaway highlighting the best riding and camping of Washington’s famed San Juan Islands. Great snowcapped peaks rise all around as scores of marine mammals and shorebirds bask on the craggy coastline. Whales and dolphins feed in the protected waters while cyclists enjoy the ‘punchy’ terrain on low traffic roads, enjoying the world-class scenery of Puget Sound.

Spend the day meandering along the quiet roads of San Juan, Lopez and Orcas islands. Experience the joys of climbing Mount Constitution, the highest peak in the San Juans. Catch photographic views atop the summit and on the descent as the sun reflects off myriad inlets. Dine on locally-sourced, organic meals prepared fresh daily by our guides throughout the trip. Each evening, we indulge in a campfire under the starry Pacific Northwest sky.

Don’t forget your camera!

Highlights

• Get a taste of island life of the Pacific Northwest while cycling the San Juan Islands
• Explore scenic villages with local shops, marinas and restaurants
• Cycle among snowcapped peaks, bountiful islands and beautiful beaches
• Camp the great outdoors with starry nights and campfires along the lakes, bays and beaches
• Clock 121 miles in the saddle with a total elevation gain/loss 9585’. E-bikes available.

Rides range from 25-35 miles per day. Terrain is hilly with a few steeper ascents and descents. Elevation gains and losses range between 1700'-3800' each day. Most hill gradients average 3-6% and a few steeper points can reach up to 10% grades. E-bikes are available in a limited quantity upon request.

Participants should come equipped with a spirit of adventure and willingness to pitch-in and help with camp chores when necessary.

Explore the Sonoran Desert surrounding the Phoenix/Scottsdale metro area and get to know the beautiful and rugged landscape on a half-day Scottsdale mountain bike tour with REI. This area, nicknamed the Valley of the Sun, has been designated a “ride center” by the International Mountain Biking association and boasts some of the best mountain biking trails in the Southwest. Our mountain biking day trips can accommodate all skill levels from beginner to expert. Your expert local mountain biking guides will help to make your tour an outstanding experience while you pedal along the trail best suited to you, whether gravel paths or serpentine singletrack, all offering sweeping views of the surrounding Arizona mountain and desert landscape.

​Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced options available.

With spectacular scenery, abundant wildlife, and rich cultural history of the region's indigenous people.

Explore one of North America's longest fjords—a region of rugged coastlines, temperate rainforests and alpine tundra. A place famous for its diverse plant and animal life, its Gold Rush history, and the cultural heritage of its native people. In just four days, we capture the essence of the region and all it has to offer as we bike the quiet, scenic roads leaving from Skagway and Haines.

Through a series of out and back rides from our two nights in Haines, AK, we explore the culture of 10,000 year-old native tribes, ride through the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve, and cycle through Sitka Spruce forests. Then it's on to Skagway, where we spend two days riding deeper through the temperate rainforest and into the alpine tundra. From there we explore the history and impact of the Klondike Gold Rush and ride through the ghost town of Dyea and its nearby tidal flats.

The comfortable mileage each day provides a solid level of activity while allowing ample opportunity to explore the wonders of Southeast Alaska.

Our ride to the ghost town of Dyea and its tidal flats serves up scores of aquatic-bird sightings along the river ecosystem.

Trip Highlights

• Experience Alaska's Inside Passage by ferry and bike
• Easy riding days let us bask in the scenery and get to know Haines and Skagway
• Ride along the Chilkat River through the Bald Eagle Preserve
• Soak up some local history at the Klondike Gold Rush National Historic Park

Our guided road bike tours in Scottsdale and the Phoenix metro area are led by experienced professional guides and tailored to each guest. Our guides know the best road cycling routes in Phoenix and Scottsdale, offering lengths from 25-100 miles and a duration of 2-3 hours. These guided road bike tours are perfect for the avid cyclist, the visiting triathlete in training, or the casual road biker who wants to get out and cycle Arizona.

​Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced options available.

Our guided casual Scottsdale e-bike tour is a great way to enjoy the fresh air and sunshine, get a bit of exercise, and explore Scottsdale’s beautiful neighborhoods, green spaces, and canals. Cruise for 2-3 hours through the desert along paved bike paths near our Scottsdale bike shop or down Scottsdale’s Indian Bend Wash Greenbelt on our e-bike or comfort bikes. Our guides will make your ride both fun and educational, providing interesting facts about the history of the Valley of the Sun and the wildlife that lives in our green spaces.