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Add pedal power to your travel adventures with an e-bike – USA TODAY Go Escape Winter magazine

Posted on November 9, 2021 - 11:02 am by keith_ritter

Organized bike tour companies are adding more pedal power with the inclusion of the e-bike (electric-assist bicycle) so all levels of bikers can enjoy the whole ride, making bicycling more accessible and ultimately, more people travelling more often by bike. Sal Vaglica, contributing writer for USA TODAY’s Go Escape Winter magazine, features Trek Travel in his article in the Winter 2022 edition of Go Escape Magazine by USA Today.

Sal Vaglica writes,“Riding an e-bike is certainly a workout — you’ll earn a glass or two of wine — but with a tour, that’s just about the toughest part. Once paid, almost everything from your hotel and dinner reservations to turn-by-turn directions is handled for you. You’re left to focus on enjoying the vacation instead of fretting about logistics.”

“We did our first trip with e-bikes back in 2019 through Scotland,” says MarySue Howisey of the tour she took with her husband through Trek Travel. “Getting e-bikes was the best decision because you focus on the vacation and the views, and not the hill in front of you. And you can breathe after you get to the top.”

Read the full article in USA Today’s Go Escape Magazine»

See some of the trips from Trek Travel’s E-bike Collection

Scotland Bike Tour

Arizona Bike Tour

Costa Brava Bike Tour

Portugal Bike Tour

Glacier Under Canvas Bike Tour

Fingerlakes Bike Tour

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Bike Tour Operators Respond to Booming Demand with Itineraries Near & Far – Going Places, Far & Near – The Island Now

Posted on November 2, 2021 - 11:23 am by keith_ritter

With the demand for biking still on the rise, bike tour operators are responding with 2022 itineraries to new and classic international destinations on top of trips close to home. Trek Travel is honored to be featured by contributing travel editor and publisher, Karen Rubin, in Going Places, Far & Near and The Island Now.

“Trek Travel is celebrating 20 years of cycling vacations in 2022 by inviting people to cycle through a bucket-list destination and the company sure offers many of them spanning the globe,” wrote Rubin.

Trek Travel offers exceptional vacations in bucket list destinations as Rubin adds, “What could be more ‘bucket list’ than ‘Classic Climbs: The Tour Bike Vacation’ which has you ride the most famous climbs of the Tour de France on a nine-day cycling tour of the Alps and Pyrenees.”

Read the full article on Going Places, Far & Near»

See some of the featured trips

Classic Climbs: The Tour

Classic Climbs of Slovenia bike tours with Trek Travel

Classic Climbs of the Slovenian Alps Bike Tour

South Dakota Bike Tour & Glamping with Under Canvas

Greece Bike Tour

Chile Bike Tour

Japan Bike Tour

For the best bike tours in the industry, browse our trips

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Slovenia with Trek Travel – Forbes

Posted on October 27, 2021 - 6:52 am by keith_ritter

2022 is proving to be an exciting year to travel, especially for those overseas travellers looking to go a little bit deeper. Our new Slovenia Bike Tour tops the list of 5 new European bike tours featured by Forbes contributing travel writer, Everett Potter.

As Everett Potter notes, “Eastern Europe has a strong appeal for seasoned travelers and this Slovenia Bike Tour trip from Trek Travel is an exploration of Slovenia and the border area with Italy.”

Trek Travel’s Slovenia Bike Tour features the emblematic Lake Bled and the gorgeous rolling hills of the Goriska Brda Wine Region. Trek Travel also offers a Classic Climbs version that highlights the epic climbs of the Julian Alps and Italy’s great Monte Zoncolan.

Read the full article on Forbes»

See the beauty of Slovenia on Trek Travel’s Slovenia Bike Tour and the Classic Climb of the Slovenian Alps

Slovenia Bike Tour

Classic Climbs of the Slovenian Alps Bike Tour

For the best bike tours in the industry, browse our trips

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Girona Gravel Tour with Ewan Shepherd – The Gravel Ride Podcast

Posted on October 26, 2021 - 1:48 pm by keith_ritter

Trek Travel’s Logistic Coordinator, Ewan Shepherd, sat down with The Gravel Ride, to talk about what makes gravel riding in Girona great.

Learn more about Trek Travel’s Girona Gravel Bike Tour trips and get insider info about Girona, its cycling community, and the gravel riding that surrounds the city.

Listen to the podcast from The Gravel Ride »

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Trek Travel Named A Travel & Leisure World’s Best Tour Operator in 2021

Posted on October 7, 2021 - 9:32 am by keith_ritter

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Every year, Travel + Leisure asks readers to vote on the top hotels, destinations, airlines, and tour operators around the globe. Known as the World’s Best Awards, travelers rated tour operators on their staff and guides, itineraries and destinations, activities, accommodations, food, and overall value. We are both thrilled and honored to announce that we have been included in the prestigious list of best tour operators for the third time with an overall score of 95.71, putting Trek Travel proudly in the Top 10 Tour Operators in the World. We were also named one of the World’s Best Tour Operators in 2016 and 2018.

Trek Travel wins Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards 2021

Scott Bay, from Travel and Leisure, says, “Linking up with the right tour operator can take an amazing trip and turn it into a trip of a lifetime. This might seem like magic, but their in-the-know expertise and long-standing relationships open the doors for the seemingly impossible…The companies that made the list have the skills and connections to create itineraries that reflect their clients’ personal interests.” Read the full article in Travel + Leisure Magazine »

For 20 years Trek Travel has been focused on creating trips of a lifetime — it has been our company mission statement from the beginning and it is who we are. We are truly thankful that you have chosen to recognize us as your favorite team to take you to your favorite places and experience the world by bike. You are the reason we’re in business–your stories inspire us, your energy fuels us, and your expectations drive everyone here at Trek Travel to deliver the best bike tours every time. Thanks for all the fun you have, and the love you’ve shared with us over the years.

See T&L’s full list of World’s Best Tour Operators

ON your next cycling vacation, stay in award-winning accommodations featured in the 2021 Travel & Leisure’s World’s Best Lists

The Lake House on Canandaigua

Finger Lakes, New York

Stay at The Lake House on Canandaigua in New York State on our luxurious Finger Lakes bike tour. This property was voted the 2^nd best resort hotel in all of the Continental US and can be found on our trip as part of our all-new Reserve Collection.

See T+L’s list of best resorts in the Continental US

CIVANA Wellness Resort and Spa

Carefree, Arizona

Be truly pampered and carefree at the CIVANA Wellness Resort and Spa on our Arizona bike tour. Sitting in the fourth spot on the Travel and Leisure’s Best Spa Getaways in the US, this property is part of our One Collection where you can just unpack and relax.

See T+L’s list of best spa getaways in the US

Join us for unforgettable cycling vacations in six of the top 25 national parks, a newly added category in 2021 Travel & Leisure’s World’s Best Lists. Experience the best bike tours in the best of America’s national parks

Acadia National Park, Maine

Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks, Wyoming

Glacier National Park, Montana

Glacier National Park — Under Canvas Edition, Montana

Bryce & Zion National Parks, Utah

Zion National Park — Long Weekend Edition, Utah

See T+L’s list of best national parks in the US See all Trek Travel national park trips

For the best bike tours in the industry, browse our trips

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Wisconsin’s own Trek Travel Named A 2021 World’s Best Tour Operator

Posted on October 5, 2021 - 3:39 pm by keith_ritter

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Trek Travel rejoined the rankings this year and wins a place among the top 10 tour operators in Travel + Leisure magazine’s 2021 World’s Best Awards.

Trek Travel, based in Madison, Wisconsin, was ranked 10th among the world’s 15 best tour operators. The active tour company that specializes in bicycle tours also made the list in 2016 and 2018.

Read the full article on Milwaukee Journal Setinel»

See the T&L World’s Best Tour Operator list

For the best bike tours in the industry, browse our trips

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Multisport vacations with Trek Travel – Forbes

Posted on October 5, 2021 - 3:37 pm by keith_ritter

A row of hikers walking on a lakeside trail

As we all look forward to going places again, the last two years have changed how many of us want to travel moving forward. Active travel is seeing a huge boom because it allows you to combine your favorite activities with your love of seeing the world.

Allison Olmsted, contributing writer for Forbes, says, “(Multisport trips are) a great option for groups with members who like to do different things, or those, who may have gotten started during the pandemic and are newer to outdoor activities and still trying to find their niche. Or people who just love variety”.

Read the full article on Forbes»

Let Trek Travel take you on your best bike tour or multisport adventure

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Virtual Travels: Ireland

Posted on October 5, 2021 - 3:15 pm by keith_ritter

Cyclist on mountain pass flanked by river

Rolling green pastures. A pint of Guinness at the local pub. Warm Irish hospitality. Experience the breathtaking beauty of Ireland’s Ring of Kerry and Glencar Valley from home in this day-by-day photo gallery using pictures from our guest, Bob Joy.

Day 1: Get your first taste of Irish hospitality

Day 2: Explore the famous Ring of Kerry and visit the medieval Cahergall Fort

Day 3: Ride the famous Gap of Dunloe and enjoy a walking tour led by a Kenmare local

Day 4: Pedal to Castletownbere and tackle Healy Pass

Day 5: Indulge in a chocolate tasting and join a local fisherman to explore Bantry Bay by boat

Day 6: Ride the Molls Gap climb or take a relaxing walk to town

Many thanks to our guest, Bob Joy, for contributing the photos for this post!

See the full Ireland itinerary

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Trips from the Beginning

Posted on August 26, 2021 - 3:34 pm by keith_ritter

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As we look forward to celebrating 20 years of incredible cycling vacations in 2022, we’re looking back at some of the timeless destinations we’ve been visiting since our very first season. From the awe-inspiring vistas in Glacier to the unforgettable race moments at the Tour de France, these destinations get better and better over the years.

See Where We’ve Been Traveling Since Our First Season

Tuscany

Rider Level: 3 (Active)

Over the years, this trip has carefully brought together the quintessential Tuscan experience, highlighting beautiful hotels, world renowned wines, and exquisite food. As our local guides and trip designers discover new, exclusive experiences in the region, this trip continues to evolve to ensure we highlight only the best of Tuscany.

Provence

Rider Level: 2/3 (Recreational/Active)

Travel in Provence is about discovering a slower way of life. We have uncovered all the hidden gems this region has to offer, so you can savor each bite of cuisine, chat with the locals as you walk through quaint town markets, and ride some of the most spectacular roads.

Bryce & Zion

Rider Level: 3 (Active)

The rugged, stunningly beautiful landscape of southwest Utah has been capturing hearts for generations. Much like the landscapes of these beloved national parks, our trip here is always evolving to ensure you’re experiencing the best of the region.

San Juan Islands

Rider Level: 2 (Recreational)

With the Pacific ocean sprawling to the west, the magnificent North Cascades on the horizon, and the broad open skies above, the San Juan Islands are a timeless paradise for nature lovers, and they keep us coming back year after year.

Ireland

Rider Level: 3 (Active)

On our Ireland trip, enjoy great storytelling and rich traditions as we introduce you to local friends we’ve made here over the years, explore stone remains of ancient Celtic ruins, and ride through velvety pastures speckled with flocks of sheep.

Vermont

Rider Level: 2/3 (Recreational/Active)

There’s no better place to celebrate the brilliance of summer or the beauty of changing seasons than Vermont’s Champlain Valley and Green Mountains. That’s why this trip has been a guest favorite since the start!

California Wine Country

Rider Level: 2/3 (Recreational/Active)

Saturate your senses in one of the world’s premier cycling regions. We have tested out the best routes, best wineries, and best hotels to plan the ultimate escape in California Wine Country.

Prague to Vienna

Rider Level: 2 (Recreational)

A bicycle is truly the best way to discover the secret forests, charming Baroque palaces, and quiet cobblestone streets that keep us coming back to ride in this enchanting Bohemian wonderland.

Tour de France

Rider Level: 3/4 (Active/Avid)

This trip is as dynamic as the race itself, with new regions to explore each year and new riders to cheer for. As an Official Tour Operator for the race and Trek Segafredo, we secure the best hotels in the most spectacular locations and highlight the most exciting stages. Ride on the race course ahead of the pros, enjoy VIP access, and feel the energy of the final sprint across the finish line. It’s an adrenaline trip that keeps giving.

Pro Race Italy

Rider Level: 4 (Avid)

Every year, there is something unique to experience as you savor the excitement of Italy’s largest cycling event. We love taking you to the heart of the action to experience the race’s most epic moments and stunning climbs.

Glacier

Rider Level: 2/3 (Recreational/Active)

After riding all over the globe, Going-to-the-Sun Road keeps us coming back to Glacier over and over. Did you know it is our pick for the best ride in the world?

Then & Now

Not only have we continued to bring guests to some of our most beloved destinations over the years, we have also continued introducing them to new and exciting places around the globe. Just see how much our offerings have expanded in the last two decades!

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Costa Brava – Sant Grau d’Ardenya to Tossa de Mar

Posted on July 26, 2021 - 11:00 am by keith_ritter

Sant Grau d'Ardenya to Tossa de Mar

#20 on our Great Rides list

Costa Brava

Trek Travel’s #20 Greatest Ride In The World. If you ever find yourself in North Eastern Spain, this ride is an absolute must-do.

Location

S'Agaro, Girona, Spain

Distance

39 miles / 62.7km

Elevation Gain

7,655ft / 2,336m

Best Time to Visit

Summer

Surface

Paved Road

Difficulty

Level 3

Traffic

Level 2

Discover this ride on our Costa Brava Bike Tour

Explore the Wild Catalonian Coast

A quick 45-minute drive from the quickly growing European cycling hub, Girona, this windy, dramatic, roller coaster of a ride along the iconic Costa Brava between the small beach towns of S’Agaro and Tossa de Mar is a jaw dropping Mediterranean experience.

The extremely well kept road cruises along the coastal cliffs above the shockingly turquoise water where it is not uncommon to see sailboats, dolphins and divers enjoying the warm water will leave you with a sense of wonder while on your ride.

What you need to know

RIDE DETAILS
Traffic on this road is usually fairly mellow but can get tight with all the quick hairpin turns and narrow sections. Make sure to keep your eyes up and look out for larger vehicles that may be taking up most of the road. The 5km climb to Ermita de Sant Grau d’Ardenya takes you 300m above the coastal road for an even more incredible view of the sea. 1378m total elevation gain, which may seem like a lot in such a short distance but, you won’t feel it as much as you think due to the undulating flow of the ride.

WEATHER
The wind can be absolutely vicious on this ride during the winter and spring months due to what the Spaniards call “tramontana”, meaning “from the mountains,” this wind comes straight from the Pyrenees ready to blow you off your bike. It is recommended to leave the areo, tri bikes and deep dish wheels at home unless you find a thrill in getting tossed around.

FUEL
While it feels fairly remote out here, you will never be far more than 15k from water refills or a huge plate of Paella. There are loads of restaurants and refueling options, shops and a 14th century fort to explore in Tossa de Mar.

While you’re in town

The closest large city, Girona, has an abundance of bike shops. We have our European headquarters in Girona, Trek Travel Cycling Center – Girona, for last minute gear needs or a bike rental.

For those with a taste for the finer things in life, stay at the Hostal de La Gavina in S’Agaro. This luxurious and historical castel-esque hotel is beautifully decorated with antiques while also maintaining a massive spa/ pool area, several dining options including a 5 course candlelight dinner by Michelin star chef, Romain Fornell and the most extensive breakfast buffet I’ve ever seen. The hotel also holds the accolade of being the only 5 star grand lux hotel in Catalonia.

Ready for this ride?

Book early and save. We reward our guests with lower pricing and more dates to choose from the earlier you book. Rest assured, once you book, your price is guaranteed.

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ON your next cycling vacation, stay in award-winning accommodations featured in the 2021 Travel & Leisure’s World’s Best Lists

Join us for unforgettable cycling vacations in six of the top 25 national parks, a newly added category in 2021 Travel & Leisure’s World’s Best Lists. Experience the best bike tours in the best of America’s national parks

Let Trek Travel take you on your best bike tour or multisport adventure

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Then & Now

Sant Grau d'Ardenya to Tossa de Mar

Costa Brava

S'Agaro, Girona, Spain

Distance

39 miles / 62.7km

Elevation Gain

7,655ft / 2,336m

Best Time to Visit

Summer

Surface

Paved Road

Difficulty

Level 3

Traffic

Level 2

Discover this ride on our Costa Brava Bike Tour

What you need to know

While you’re in town

Ready for this ride?

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