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Leisure Bicycle Tours Are The Way To Travel

Many companies offer leisure cycling tours tosheets  that  are  easy  to  read and follow?
locations around the world. This article
summarizes how you should prepare for your8) In the evenings, is there someone around
trip.to clean your bikes, or is it up to each
cyclist?
There are many ways to enjoy travel in a
foreign country. Most people think of rentingDepending on the state or country through
cars, or taking buses or trains everywhere.which you're riding, most of these amenities
But because people are following a differentare offered, unless you're on a budget tour.
routine and are on vacation - they do tend toIf you're going budget, it's best to be a
pack on the pounds. The way to ensure thatvery experienced cyclist and already know
you will not need to go on a diet after youwhat  you're  doing.
return from your vacation is to go on a
cycling tour. You'll be able to sample theBicycling is a very popular way to see
local cuisine all you like, because you'llEurope. There are self-guided bike tours as
work  off  all  those  calories on your bike!well as the tours offered by companies. It's
important to check out what kind of bikes
Cycling tours are offered for every level ofthey offer to ride, however. You'll want the
bicyclist - from the beginner who might needbest  quality  available.
a "pick up ride" after a while, to the
experienced cyclist who can zoom up the hillsTypes  of  Tours
as  if  they  were  weren't  there.
WomanTours is a company that focuses solely
Most European countries are extremely bikeon offering bike tours for women. Most of the
friendly. Bikes are expected to be on thetours offered by this company take place in
roads, drivers are familiar with them andthe United States, but at least once a year
give them a wide berth. So it's very safe tothey do offer a tour overseas. You can go on
bike in Europe. A lot of places in the Unitedan economy cycle tours of Hawaii, cycle
States seem to resent the very existence ofthrough the Outer Banks of North Carolina,
bicycles, which is why it's always best to goexperience the majesty of Yellowstone and
on a cycling tour with like-minded people.Grand Teton National Parks, and much more.
You'll be biking through areas that are usedTheir website even has a tour blog so you can
to  seeing  cyclists.see the fun that past cyclists have had on
their  tours.
Leisure cycling tours are designed for all
different kinds of terrain - from flat andSome of the major bicycle manufactures have a
peaceful rides through the beauties of naturetravel and adventure arm for their customers.
to the fitness challenging of the steepest ofFor example, Trek Bikes has "Trek Travel."
mountains.They offer six trip types: classic, explorer,
family, family explorer, specialty and
If you'd like to go on a leisure cyclingweekend tours, in destinations such as
tour, the place to do your research is on theAsia-Pacific, Central America, Europe, and
web.North  America.
When you're looking for a particular tour,The "classic" tours are designed for riders
you'll want to compare all the availableof all abilities. The "explorer" trips put
amenities  for  each  tour.less of an emphasis on luxury - you'll be
camping out in national parks, for example.
1) Accommodations. Are you going to beFamily trips are designed to have activities
staying  in  hotels,  or  in  campgrounds?available for people of all ages. And Trek's
specialty trips include being escorted by
2)  Are  meals  included?  If so, which ones?professional cyclists - for example "Classic
Climbs of France with Kevin Livingston," or
3) Will there be free refreshment stops each"Texas  with  Lance  Armstrong."
day?
If you're planning on taking a
4) If the tour passes by anything ofleisure-cycling tour, you must do your
historical interest, are riders given anresearch. Find out how long the tour company
opportunity to go look at any sites ofhas been in business, and try to contact some
interest?people who've been on those tours so you can
find out if anyone had any bad experiences.
5) Baggage transport. Who handles theIt's always a good idea to contact the Better
luggage?Business Bureau to see if anyone has lodged
any  complaints  against  them
6) Is their a sag wagon? (This is a car or
other vehicle which will come and "rescue" aA leisure-cycling tour is one of the best
tired rider or one who has had an accident ofways to see a particular region. The more you
any  kind.)know and the more preparations you make, the
more fun you'll have on your trip.
7) Do riders receive daily maps and cue



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