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Ever Heard of Bike Tours? Here are 7 Interesting Ways To Try It Out – nxtmodern.com

Posted on March 3, 2019 - 10:43 am by

How does 3,750 miles of mesmerizing highlights throughout the U.S. over 45 days sound? The trip, which is provided by the same company that makes the well-praised Trek bicycles, Trek Travel, starts in Portland, Oregon and ends in Portland, Maine. Beaches, shopping, and a seemingly endless amount of historical site visits make this an unforgettable trip!

Before you complete your booking, Trek Travel will interview you to ensure you’re prepared for such a strenuous journey. The skill level is varied but pretty intense. There’s 44 nights’ accommodation; all breakfasts; six social hours; helmets; special events along stops; local guides; and so much more!

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7 Amazing Cycling Tours That Should Be on Your Bucket List – Bicycling Magazine

Posted on February 28, 2019 - 9:16 am by

Soak in the splendor of this million-plus acre National Park with a guided tour by TrekTravel, a Wisconsin-based company praised for its thoughtfully planned trips, high-end bikes, and knowledgeable guides.

Over the six-day trip, you’ll pedal 165 miles and climb 9,270 feet of mountainous terrain, including a stint on iconic Going-to-the-Sun Road, which stretches the width of the park and intersects the Continental Divide, offering panoramic views of the surrounding wild country.

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New Luxury Resort From Blackberry Farm Combines Outdoor Adventure, Amazing Food, Fantastic Cycling – Forbes.com

Posted on February 18, 2019 - 10:08 am by

Blackberry Mountain just announced a new partnership with Trek Travel, one of the world’s leading operators of active guided trips, with a focus on cycling and multi-sport. I’ve written about Trek Travel here at Forbes before, because in addition to the standard weeklong bike trips in places like Tuscany, they offer some really unique opportunities including hardcore immersion training camps and all-women trips. The award-winning company made the 2016 Travel + Leisure Magazine World’s Best Tour Operator list, and it stands out to me because it is run by a woman, Tania Burke, and outdoes the other top tier cycling companies in terms of its very high-quality hardware, thanks to a strong relationship with one-time parent Trek Bicycles (they are now separate companies, though both are based in Madison, WI).

The standard issue bikes are considerably better than industry norms: for road riding it’s the new generation full carbon 2019 Domane SL 7 Disc, featuring Shimano Di2 electronic shifting and disc brakes, and for mountain, the excellent dual suspension Fuel EX 8 27.5 inch model. Every guest also gets another first-rate hardware perk, a Garmin Edge 1030 GPS bike computer (I use an earlier version at home) preloaded with each day’s route, so there is no looking at maps and no getting lost. For safety, all bikes have front and rear blinking lights.

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The Best Bike Routes in South America – Departures.com

Posted on February 4, 2019 - 10:23 am by

Central Andes, Colombia
Nicknamed the land of climbers for its steep hills, Colombia has produced some of the Tour de France’s top competitors. Trek Travel has created an itinerary that lets you test your mettle on the climbs that the pros train on. You’ll be cycling through Colombian coffee country, which means plenty of stops to caffeinate at local cafes and on tours of coffee farms. Bragging rights will be earned the final day, when riders climb 4,400 feet over 44 miles from Sazagua to Caz del Chorizo.

World’s Best Luxury And Adventure Travel Companies Join Forces – Forbes

Posted on January 28, 2019 - 2:42 pm by

Explora and Trek Travel team up as the world’s top cycling/hiking tour companies to offer a 6-day guided multi-sport week called “The Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu” based out of Explora’s Peruvian lodge.

This is the inaugural offering in the partnership, with many more itineraries expected, but the program launches with four sessions this summer and fall. These are “arrival-to-departure” experiences, all-inclusive with airport transfers, meals, beverages and one full day or two half day guided adventure outings daily.

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Cycle and hike your way around Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley – Lonely Planet

Posted on January 8, 2019 - 2:42 pm by

If you’re looking for a new adventure, a cycling and hiking tour called “The Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu” is set to roll out in August 2019. The new multi-sport trip through the heart of the ancient Inca Empire in Peru will be the first of several offerings from a new partnership established between cycling tour operator, Trek Travel, and outdoor travel company, explora.

Travelers will stay in the heart of Río Urubamba Valley with accommodation at the explora Sacred Valley property. They will cycle on Trek bicycles through towering summits that sheltered the Inca civilization, and along the waters of the Urubamba River. There will be endless possibilities for exploration along more than 75 miles of cycling and hiking, with destinations revealing colonial history and the architectural magnificence of Machu Picchu.

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Ride among lakes and volcanoes during Chile’s summer – LA Times

Posted on December 21, 2018 - 10:40 am by

Longing for summer? Head to the Southern Hemisphere and sun-filled days on Trek Travel’s new seven-day bike tour in Chile.

The excursion begins in Pucón with a ride to the Argentine border, continues along the Lakes and Volcanoes Scenic Route to the Patagonian rain forest, past Osorno volcano and on to Lake Llanquihue, the final destination.

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Picturesque Biking Through Europe – Departures.com

Posted on November 16, 2018 - 10:24 am by

Discover why so many professional cyclists make Girona, Spain their home away from home. In less than 15 minutes you can escape the charming city’s cobblestone streets and find undulating country roads, testing climbs, technical descents of the Pyrenees, and winding roads that hug the shores of the Costa Brava. Year-round sunshine, a rich history pair, and delicious Catalan cuisine have put the region on the radar of non-pros. Trek Travel runs trips for cyclists who want to take in the sights at a leisurely pace as well as those who want to train like a pro.

Why Your Winter Cycling Trip Should Be in Tucson – AFAR.com

Posted on October 26, 2018 - 10:08 am by

At Tucson’s northeast corner, Mount Lemmon is a dream ride for many serious road cyclists and has long been a training destination for Tour de France racers who need sustained two- to four-hour climbs at a 5 to 6 percent grade. A winding, 20-mile road rises 5,500 feet from the rocky cactus desert to a University of Arizona astronomical observatory surrounded by ponderosa pines. The reward for conquering that grind is a gripping 30-minute descent.

Perhaps an even better road ride is the 10-mile rollercoaster of a loop through Saguaro National Park East. The road is one-way for cars, meaning riders can focus on the sharp, curving descents rather than oncoming traffic. Also notable among dozens of other world-class rides in the area is the rolling, 40-mile out-and-back route to the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, which stretches up and over Gates Pass and features extensive views of the city. Trek Travel offers a five-day Tucson Ride Camp (from $1,299) that explores a handful of the region’s best road routes and culminates in an ascent of Mount Lemmon.

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Top Bicycle Tours For Foodies Across The U.S. – Forbes

Posted on October 23, 2018 - 10:14 am by

North Carolina: A Blue Ridge Southern Cookin’ Odyssey

What’s a better pairing for adventure-loving foodies than mountains and hearty grub?

The Asheville to Brevard bike tour along the Blue Ridge Parkway through the Southern Appalachians will satisfy your appetites for both food and fun. Trek Travel rates this six-day tour as one for active riders: three out of four on a difficulty scale.

You’ll explore the mountains of western North Carolina, from the highest peak east of the Mississippi to the region’s vibrant hill towns. Chief among these is Asheville, a local arts capital, which you’ll tour on a historic trolley, and where you’ll nosh in some of the South’s best restaurants. At chef John Fleer’s Rhubarb, you’ll savor inventive New Southern cooking (think pork belly with apple-fennel butter and honey-glazed turnips).

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Road: 1-3 hours of riding. Up to 25 mi (40 km). Up to 1,000 ft (300 m).

Gravel: 1-3 hours of riding. Up to 20 mi (35 km). Up to 1,000 ft (300 m).

Hiking: 1-3 hours of hiking. Up to 5 mi (8 km). Up to 1,000 ft (300 m).

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Road: 2-4 hours of riding. 20-35 mi (35-60 km). Up to 2,500 ft (750 m).

Gravel: 2-4 hours of riding. 15-30 mi (25-45 km). Up to 2,000 ft (300 m).

Hiking: 2-4 hours of hiking. 4-8 mi (6-12 km). Up to 1,500 ft (450 m).

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Road: 3-5 hours of riding. 25-55 mi (40-85 km). Up to 4,500 ft (1,500 m).

Gravel: 3-5 hours of riding. 20-40 mi (35-60 km). Up to 3,000 ft (900 m).

Hiking: 3-5 hours of hiking. 6-10 mi (9-16 km). Up to 2,000 ft (600 m).

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Road: 4+ hours of riding. 40-70 mi (60-110 km). Up to 8,000 ft (2,400 m).

Gravel: 4+ hours of riding. 30-50 mi (45-80 km). Up to 4,000 ft (1,200 m).

Hiking: 4+ hours of hiking. 7-15 mi (11-24 km). Up to 4,000 ft (1,200 m).

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