The Spoke
Trip Reports
Sara: Bikepacking Lessons Learned
Advice for those bikepacking with our Bike Tour Blueprints.
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Claudia: Bike Touring as a First-Time Solo Rider
Tips from a first-time self-guided bike tourist.
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Jim: Switching Gears
Tropical Storm Gordon and Hurricane Florence prompted cyclist Jim to switch gears.
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Barb and Eric: Bike Touring Lessons
Bike Touring Lessons Learned So Far: Two Days and 84 Miles
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Brian: A Photo Tour of the GAP/C&O
The Great Allegheny Passage and C&O Canal Towpath through the rider’s lens.
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Bike Touring 101
Self-Guided vs. Blueprint
Learn more about the differences between our self-guided and blueprint products.
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Top 10 Tips: Self-Guided Bike Tour Success
These 10 tips will put you on the path of bike touring.
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“Convincing” Your Bike Partner to Join Your Next Tour
We promise, you’ll looove bike touring. Really.
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Planning Your First Bike Trip
Part 1: Booking Your Trip
What do you need to consider when booking a bike tour and what services will you need?
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Part 2: Training
How should you prepare yourself and your bike for your trip?
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Part 3: Pre-Trip Prep
Attention to last minute details will lead to a successful trip.
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Part 4: Enjoy Your Tour
Time to ride and get the most from your bike tour experience.
Read MoreBiking the Empire State Trail
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