Welcome, fellow two-wheeled adventurers, to the world of organized bike tours! If you’ve never been on one before, you’re in for a wheelie good time. Here are five reasons why you should saddle up with a cycle tour company, whether you’re a seasoned rider, or are just getting into this amazing sport:

You’re Not a DIY Expert, You’re a Cyclist:

Sure, you can fix a flat tire with the grace of a pro, but planning an entire bike tour from scratch? That’s like trying to assemble a 1,000-piece jigsaw puzzle blindfolded – it’s not pretty. With a cycling touring company, leave the logistics to those that have learned through many trials and errors. They’ve got the routes, accommodations, food, and support vehicles all dialed in from repeated tours and reconnaissances. Your only job? Pedal, eat, pedal, and eat some more.

Throw in a Fully Loaded Support Team:

Picture this: You’re in a foreign land, following your GPS through a maze of confusing and busy streets struggling to find an unknown restaurant and order a meal in a language you don’t speak. Now, imagine having a guide by your side who knows all the hidden gems, the best eateries, and the most scenic and quiet roads that get you from point A to point B. That’s the Magic of an organized bike tour!

Mystery Meals or Fine Dining:

Have you walked around for hours trying to find the ‘right’ spot to eat, only to suffer the let-down of a mediocre meal, or worse yet, be turned away because you don’t have a reservation? With a cycle touring company, you’ll indulge in culinary delights at carefully selected restaurants that we’ve curated through our local knowledge. 

Support Vehicles: The Ultimate SAG Wagon:

In the world of cycling, a SAG wagon is a magical vehicle that appears at just the right time – when you need it!  Also known as a ‘Support And Gear’ wagon, tour companies have vans that you can hop in when the heavens open up, when the sun is taking its toll, or simply when your legs feel like overcooked spaghetti. So, go ahead, give it your all on that hill climb and if you can’t make it, just wave your white flag (or energy bar wrapper) and hop in the SAG wagon for a well-deserved shuttle to the top.

New Friends and Lasting Memories:

As they say, “friends who suffer together, stay together.” On tours, we’ve watched strangers become a tight-knit group of friends through unique shared experiences on and off the bike. No one else will understand the joy of discovering a gelato parlour in the middle of nowhere, the agony of a saddle sore, or the wonder of watching a sunset from a mountaintop vista. The friendships you make on these trips can last a lifetime and the shared experiences will become legendary stories you’ll recount for years.

Conclusion:

In the world of cycle touring, organized bike tours are the name of the game. Joining a tour company isn’t just about discovering new places, it’s about unloading all the headaches of organizing and conducting the tour onto the shoulders of a capable group of experts so all you need to do is relax, ride, smile and laugh.

So, whether you’re a cycling newbie or a seasoned pro, don’t go it alone.  Instead, join us for the ride of your life. 

Happy Adventures! 🚴‍♀️😄