"Some eight-thousand feet above sea level on the Old Santa Fe Trail we look out over the high desert peaks in complete silence. The climb was punctuated by short, winding downhill sections that gave us plenty of chances to catch our breath, but by the...
Our bike tours at Wilderness Voyageurs visit a growing number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Rolling into each of these incredible places on your bike will be an experience you won't soon forget. ...
During the bike tour season, Wilderness Voyageurs bike tour guides are busy riding bikes, driving vans and putting together gourmet picnics. But what do they do in the off season? And what are they doing now, while we take a momentary pause from everything? We...
Riding a bike isn’t always smooth, but that can be part of the fun -- if you're prepared! Here's some advice to help you ride on rough surfaces—from cobbles to gravel to potholes—so you can navigate them with ease. Gravel If you have a gravel or "adventure"...
"Should I ride in flat pedals or clipless pedals?" We hear that question quite a lot. In this article, we’ll guide you through choosing bike pedals. ...
Wilderness Voyageurs on the Great Allegheny Passage If you've ridden the Great Allegheny Passage in Ohiopyle, you've been just a stone's throw away from our home base here at Wilderness Voyageurs. Our outfitter has been in Ohiopyle (at mile 72 on the GAP!) since 1964, and...
Our Shenandoah bike tour is a sumptuous blend of Civil War-era historic sites and idyllic American landscapes. You’ll ride through Virginia’s genteel Hunt Country, along Shenandoah National Park’s gorgeous Skyline Drive and then north toward Gettysburg. Breathtaking Blue Ridge overlooks, pastoral valley farms, and winding mountain...
To help you find your next cycling vacation, we put together this handy guide based on a few of our most popular bike tours....
Taking a ferry ride on a bicycle tour adds a whole new element to your trip! Feel the spray on your face, breathe in the fresh air, see the landscape from a different perspective and enjoy those "free miles." Here's some info on the bike...
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....