Thank you for your interest in Wilderness Voyageurs bike tours. In our 2020 season, we bring you our classic rail-trail, road and mountain bike tours, many of which explore our wonderful US National Parks. We also are delighted to bring you four brand new tours -...
Recovery drinks for steamy summer ridesAt the end of a long ride, particularly if you are planning on riding the next day, you really need to replenish your glycogen stores - glycogen being the fuel for your cycling. By consuming carbohydrates in that optimum window...
How to do a long bike ride on your own If you're used to doing fully-supported bicycle rides with the help of a SAG (support and gear) vehicle, the idea of a long solo ride might seem daunting. But with a little bit of preparation, you...
Ohiopyle is a small town, a large state park and an ideal destination for outdoor fun, 20,000 acres of playground await you. Bike, hike, climb and float, whatever your style, there is something here to entertain you and get your outdoor groove on....
Demystifying rear derailleur repair The rear derailleur is the heart of most mountain bike drivetrains. As the 1x drivetrain (one chainring in the front with a big cluster of gears in the back) becomes standard issue on cross-country, trail and enduro bikes, there's just one shifter,...
On this Virginia bike tour, you’ll spend four days cycling the best of historic Williamsburg, Virginia! Ride through the heart of the American Revolution, explore authentic colonial sites like the Jamestown Settlement, enjoy fine regional wines and kick back for three nights in upscale boutique...
How to improve your cycling this spring Finally winter is over! Time to come out of hibernation and step out in the sunshine to ride your bike! Maybe your first ride feels a little slower than you’d like, but don’t worry. Here’s your guide to getting...
Best Restaurants on the Great Allegheny Passage One of the best things about bike touring is eating food. Lots and lots of it, without consequence! The Great Allegheny Passage (a 150-mile continuous rail-trail from Pittsburgh to Cumberland) is one of the best touring routes because it...
The historic Great Allegheny Passage isn’t just a path through the woods. The 10-foot-wide multipurpose trail is built on railroad corridors constructed to heavy-duty standards of gentle grades, sweeping curves and major bridges and tunnels that take you through the mountains, not over them. Along...
How to get your bike ready for springtime Unless you're a hardcore winter cyclist, your bike has probably sat in the garage all winter. But now it's springtime, and it's time to get out and ride! Get your bike ready to for spring with a few...
