Dave Malwitz from Gravelstoke takes us along for an adventure through southeastern Arizona with 7 other guests for the inaugural Chiricahua Gravel trip. The 5-day 4-night tour included four gravel routes that covered 180 miles of desert and Sky Island terrain, including the area’s National Monument. Check out his recap and photos from the adventure […]

Dear Aspiring Continent Traverser, Let me start by saying that, if one really puts their mind to it, pretty much any bike can make it across the country. While there are touring-specific models, many people can accomplish a big tour with the bike they already have. Having said that, there are good reasons why we […]

This story originally appeared in the Winter 2025 issue of Adventure Cyclist magazine. Join today to get yours. Mountain biking in the ’90s was wild. It wasn’t just the neon kits and rigid rigs. It was that nobody knew exactly what was possible on two wheels in the woods, and the bike industry was throwing […]

Every once in a while, we put a trip on the calendar, thinking, this could be really special.Last October 2025, Utah went from “really special” to an instant hit. The trip was a long time in the making. Years ago, Chef Drew and Ian Mallams did the initial reconnaissance trip and were blown away. Unfortunately, […]

Some places just feel right the moment you arrive. That’s exactly how we felt when we found Zaca Lake, and we’re thrilled to share that The Cycling House California trip has a new home. Set in the rolling hills of the Santa Ynez Valley, Zaca Lake Resort elevates everything we love about this trip: quiet […]

If I had a reflective sticker for every time someone asked me, “But… aren’t you scared?” during my ongoing attempt to cycle around the world, I could turn my bicycle into a disco ball. Just to see what they say, I like to reply, “Scared of what?” “Of floods,” in South America. “Of lions!” in […]

This story originally appeared in the Spring 2025 issue of Adventure Cyclist magazine. Join today to get yours. The city of Izmir rose in the distance. Until this point — midway through Türkiye’s 300-mile section of the continent-spanning EuroVelo 8 cycle route (EV8) — the ride had been a patchwork of quiet roads and packed-gravel […]

Well, we’ve officially entered deep winter.  As a Montana based company, we know a thing or two about riding in the elements.  For those who need a break from Zwift and want to venture out for some winter riding, there a few things you should know to stay safe, warm, and comfortable this season.  We […]

How do I deal with a super-negative or annoying rider on my tour? I want to be a supportive cycling partner, but sometimes I don’t even know where to start. Dear Can’t We All Just Be Happy, Having recently returned from leading the 41-day Pacific Coast Epic tour, I’m delighted to report that some groups […]

Adventure Cycling’s new ~330-mile Klamath Mountains Loop may snake through the remote and idyllic mountains, watersheds, and ranchland for which this region of Cascadia is celebrated, but that just makes the towns, restaurants, and quirky local institutions you do pass all the more special. To celebrate the route’s official launch on December 16, 2025, we […]

If you’ve ever wondered what really matters while riding the TransAmerica Trail — direction, timing, the right kind of stubbornness — there’s no better source for ground truth than Mark Pfefferle, a fellow Adventure Cycling tour leader who’s pedaled the route three times — and that doesn’t even include the time we both led a […]

An Introduction In 2026, Adventure Cycling is celebrating its Golden Jubilee with an awfully nice gift: the Golden Gravel Trail, a brand-new cross-country gravel route. Clocking in at some 3,700 miles, around 70 percent of which is off-pavement, and stretching from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean, the route is Adventure Cycling’s longest since […]

I’m writing this from Missoula, MT by my fireplace. It’s cold outside, that odd shoulder season where there isn’t quite enough snow to ski and just enough ice in the shadows to make riding a challenge. So today is a reflection day. No bike shoes or ski boots, just slippers and a cup of coffee. […]

This story originally appeared in the Spring 2025 issue of Adventure Cyclist magazine. Join today to get yours. The breakfast bell cut through the sound of rain on the cabin’s metal roof. My wife, Chrissy, snoozing next to me, stirred quietly. “Oh jeez, we slept in,” I mumbled. “It’s eight o’clock. Breakfast is ready.” We’d […]

At The Cycling House, we’re more than a tour company; we’re a community built around bikes, food, and people. Here’s what makes our trips unlike anything else out there: we look forward to having the opportunity to host you! Unrivaled Support With a 4:1 guest-to-guide ratio and 4–5 staff on every trip, you’re never just […]

Earlier this fall, Adventure Cycling launched a story gathering campaign called Adventure Cycling is Everywhere. Why? Because bicycle travel, whether it’s touring or bikepacking, isn’t confined to a single location or experience. It’s a living, breathing movement that exists wherever cyclists dare to explore, and we wanted your stories to help prove it. Submissions are […]

At The Cycling House, we love hosting everyone, our community thrives on the mix of great folks who travel and ride with us. Our all-women’s trips are designed to support every rider, whether you’re coming solo or with friends. You’ll get the same top-notch food, cycling, and camaraderie you expect from TCH, plus the added […]

Which route do I take across the country? How do I decide? I have so little time in life for a big adventure, and this feels like my one shot. How do I make the most of it? Dear Epic Adventurer, It’s easy to be overwhelmed by all the possibilities for a big bike adventure. […]

Like many nonprofits, Adventure Cycling is facing serious challenges. Our membership has declined, revenue in routes and tours has dropped considerably while costs rise, and despite cutting over a million dollars from our budget, we’re still operating at a deficit. Incremental changes have not kept pace with the challenges, which is why we listed our […]

The pharmacy’s sign blinked, “42°,” the equivalent of 107 degrees Fahrenheit. My melted brain struggled to make sense of the numbers. Córdoba’s stone buildings seemed to sway in the hot breeze, and the cobblestone streets radiated heat like an oven. My husband, Tom, and I were continuing to circumnavigate the globe by bicycle. From Córdoba, […]

As the seasons change and the days grow shorter up north, we know it’s time to head South to our winter playground: Tucson, Arizona. This year is especially meaningful — it’s our 20th season of hosting cycling trips in the Sonoran Desert. Two decades of pedaling through saguaros, sharing big desert skies with friends old […]

Next year marks Adventure Cycling’s Golden Jubilee — five decades of route building, guided tours, cycling advocacy, maps, magazines, and more that couldn’t have happened without our members. And we’re not slowing down. In the past year, we’ve developed three amazing new bike touring and bikepacking routes: Canada’s Vancouver Crossing Loop, our first fully international […]

In the spring of 2017, Matthew Crompton set off alone on a bicycle into the mountains of Tibet. Armed with GPS maps, a tent, a camera, and a keen eye, he would spend the next four months exploring and documenting some of the least-visited and most fraught areas of China and Central Asia. In this […]

The gravel trend continues to grow, and with it, the choice of bikes. There are a lot of great options out there, and a lot of them are similar. They have similar geometry. They have similar drivetrains. It makes sense — bike companies have figured out what works. So, in an industry where convergent evolution […]

At Adventure Cycling, our mission has always been to inspire, empower, and connect people. We’re proud to help cyclists dream up new adventures, plan meaningful journeys, and discover the joy and freedom that comes with traveling by bike. But while cycling is growing in popularity, the riding ecosystem is becoming more complex and, at times, […]