Here’s an idea. American company
BikeToursDirect offers one-stop shopping for more than 140 bike tours in
27 countries. Choices include escorted or self-guided itineraries, point-to-point or “home base” tours, and even
bike-and-boat travel. The trips go everywhere, from Salzburg to Hungary to Estonia. Check out
their list of trips. I mean, they are EVERYWHERE.
Top Ten Parks for Biking
Gorp.com has got a nice feature on the to ten
biking spots in parks around the country. Maine’s Acadia tops the list, which I found surprising (I would have thought
Canyonlands would be number one). Give it a read
as you plan your next fat-tire adventure.
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Acadia, ME
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Shenandoah, VA
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Big Bend, TX
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Rocky Mountain, CO
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Grand Teton, WY
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Canyonlands, UT
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Death Valley, CA
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Redwood, CA
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Crater Lake, OR
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Olympic, WA
Intense Cyclist Training in Costa Brava
If you are considering any kind of intense training as a bicyclist and looking to combine a little bit
of fun head to Costa Brava, Spain for
EuroCycler’s third annual training camp this March. Outdoor News Wires shares, camps will combine all the
basics and more with daily training over diverse terrain along the Mediterranean, presentations on topics
like training, equipment and nutrition. Share ideas and tips when mixing other cyclists or just tag along for the
ride. I’m sure it’s a beautiful one and I need a new bike. Boo-hoo.
Fat Tire Fun on Oahu
Who knew some great fat tire rides were to be had on the island of Oahu in
Hawaii? This story by Don
English gives the details. As he puts it, quite well, I must add: “From balls to the wall screaming downhills at
50 miles per hour to highly technical goat trails down a cliff face, the trails of Oahu will keep you on your toes.”
Now, how can you pass that up? And besides, how great to rip it up on your mountain bike and then hit the beach at
the end of the day?
Where Will You Go?
What will you do this year when summer (finally) rolls around? Well, as you dig around for ideas, check out
America Outdoors. The site is a clearing house for outfitters and has
tons of trip ideas organized very nicely by state and country.
There is also some good information for family travelers and links to equipment makers for pretty much every
adventure sport you can think of. The site is very nicely orgtaznied, but the information is comprehensive, with phone
numbers and Web sites for almost all outfitters. It is an sweet place to start your research.