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  • A day in the life of quarantine: Vol. 3

    Updates From Staff Around The World With much of the world on lock down we have been checking in with our staff and tour leaders to see how they are spending their days. Here’s a little trip around the world… Read full article

  • A day in the life of quarantine: Volume 2

    Updates From Staff Around The World With much of the world on lockdown we have been checking in with our staff and tour leaders to see how they are spending their days. Here’s a little trip around the world to… Read full article

  • Bike Maintenance 101

    Many of us are finding ourselves with a bit of spare time on our hands, and in the northern hemisphere spring is finally beginning to blossom. So what better time to refresh your bike maintenance knowledge – or learn a… Read full article

  • staying active while at home

    Staying active while at home

    Social distancing has caused many of us to become a little more creative when it comes to our fitness routines. Fortunately there are still many ways to stay active while staying home or appropriately far from others. There are also… Read full article

  • ricotta dumplings

    Recipe: Ricotta Dumplings with Asparagus and Garlic

    Recipe: Ricotta Dumplings with Asparagus and Garlic Get excited for spring with this fresh recipe! Looking for something new to cook up as you settle into spring? Roll up your sleeves and dive into this delicious recipe that is sure… Read full article

  • Need a Cure for Cabin Fever?

    Virtual Experiences Throughout The World While travel is temporarily off the table for most of us, virtual tourism is not. Galleries, museums and national parks all across the globe are just a few clicks away. Here’s a list of a… Read full article

  • panna cotta

    Recipe: Classic Italian Panna Cotta

    If you’ve got guests coming over and would like a delicious desert that takes very little prep time (though it does need a pit of patience while it solidifies,) this classic Italian dessert is a must-try! Panna Cotta  – “cooked… Read full article

  • Tours for every level of cycling!

    Whether you are an experienced cyclist or you haven’t ridden your bike since you were a kid, we have bicycle tours that allow every type of rider to experience the joy of traveling by bike. Below are four ideas for… Read full article

  • get your bike into shape

    Why Get Your Bike Fit

    Too many people find cycling uncomfortable. The saddle is uncomfortable, the rider’s hands, their lower back…the list goes on. While these are common complaints there is a simple solution: get a bike fit! Everyone deserves to be comfortable and feel… Read full article

  • Recipe: Portuguese Egg Tarts (Pastéis de nata)

    This iconic, palm-size pastry recipe dates back to the 16th century, when the confections, like many other Portuguese sweets, were made by nuns in convents. Presently, locals eat this custard-filled puff pastry at breakfast, after lunch, or any time they’re… Read full article

  • Portugal Three Ways! 

    Portugal has been one of our favorite countries to cycle through since we first ran tours there in 1996. Over the years our destinations may change, but we always go back to those places that have just the right elements… Read full article

  • Top 4 Tours for Crossing Borders

    Why visit one country by bicycle when you can visit two – or three! If you’re ready to roll soon, join us this February as we cycle between Argentina and Chile. Enjoy breathtaking views of the Andean lakes before cycling… Read full article

  • lemon chicken orzo soup

    Recipe: Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

    Recipe: Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup With the recent bout of chilly weather in Colorado, there has been a lot of discussion in the US office about the wonders of a crock pot. The crock pot is a wonderful kitchen companion… Read full article

  • Recipe: Tiramisu (Gluten free from me to you!)

    Tiramisu: Make it gluten free! You won’t even know the gluten’s gone missing… This recipe will be a hit at any meal, but is also a special nod to my fellow Celiacs (gluten-free folks)! It can be tough to navigate… Read full article

  • 6 Tips for Surviving Winter Cycling

    6 Tips for Surviving Winter Cycling Don’t let the cold weather keep you off your bike. We’ve got a few suggestions to keep you safe and warm as we enter cold weather cycling season. Layer up Perhaps we are stating… Read full article

  • 4 Tours Ideal for Spring Cycling

    Not only do spring bicycle tour vacations promise wild flowers, fields of green, fewer crowds, and ideal cycling weather, they are also a great way to kick start your base fitness level for the rest of the summer. Here are… Read full article

  • Stepping Into Cycling Footwear

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  • pistachio cake

    Recipe: Sicilian Pistachio Cake

    Recipe: Sicilian Pistachio Cake It is well known across Italy that each region has its own culinary specialty. The foothills of Mount Etna, in eastern Sicily, grow pistachios with such a special flavor they have been granted government protection. Kitchens… Read full article