Why bicycle adventures

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Cupid Strikes

by Julie Ubben

Once upon a time, there was a girl who loved to run marathons. But then one day her knees went on strike. In their opinion, New York and running shoes should not be in the same sentence.
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Guide Magic

by Julie Ubben

Here at Bicycle Adventures, magic is an on-the-job necessity for our guides. A phenomenon we call Guide Magic is probably the most critical card in the deck, the number one rabbit to pull out of the hat when it comes to creating a successful trip.
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Play For Your Life!

by Julie Ubben

Studies done by the American Association for Lifestyles and Fitness, articles published by AARP, and even a cursory glance through many magazines confirm that active vacations, once mostly aimed at 20- to 30-somethings, aren’t just tickling fancies: they’ve virtually exploded in popularity.
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People are talking

One of the best things about the trip was the camaraderie. We were a small group which got along well and basically laughed for six days straight. The guides were very patient with our silliness and let us be kids and de-stress without having any adult responsibilities. ”

CAMMIE BRANTLEY & WAYNE HODGESCHAPEL HILL, NORTH CAROLINA
SAN JUAN ISLANDS-6 DAY TOUR, JULY 2006
OREGON COAST TOUR, JUNE 2000
CALIFORNIA WINE COUNTRY-4 DAY TOUR, NOVEMBER 1999