Jul 28th, 2011 at 4:30PM: Far be it from the People to not abide by the Constitution. On July 31st, Granby is holding its second "Bikes & Beers" tour along the Connecticut Beer Trail (it's the Constitution State, FYI. Yeah, I didn't know, either).
Connecticut seems obsessed with food and drink-themed pathways: there's the new Hot Dog Trail, the Ice cream and Sundae Drive (cute), and the Wine Trail. Why the fixation? ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Connecticut Beer Trail holds second official "Bikes and Beers" tour in Granby July 31st
Jul 28th, 2011 at 4:30PM: Far be it from the People to not abide by the Constitution. On July 31st, Granby is holding its second "Bikes & Beers" tour along the Connecticut Beer Trail (it's the Constitution State, FYI. Yeah, I didn't know, either).
Connecticut seems obsessed with food and drink-themed pathways: there's the new Hot Dog Trail, the Ice cream and Sundae Drive (cute), and the Wine Trail. Why the fixation? ...Australian Cadel Evans wins 2011 Tour de France
Jul 25th, 2011 at 8:00AM: The 2011 Tour de France came to an end yesterday on the Champs Elyesees in Paris, where Australian Cadel Evans rode to victory in the race's famed Yellow Jersey. After more than three weeks of racing, Evans emerged from the pack as best rider in this year's event, and became the first man from Australia to win cycling's premiere event.
With a course designed to challenge the riders in unique ...EpicQuest puts cycling tours on sale
Jul 4th, 2011 at 8:00AM: With the 2011 Tour de France now underway, adventure travel company EpicQuest has announced that they have put their cycling tours to Sun Valley and Europe on sale. Travelers looking for an active escape this summer or fall will save as much as 50% on some of the more popular offerings.
With tours designed to appeal to the hardcore rider and the leisure cyclist alike, EpicQuest has created ...The 2011 Tour de France begins today!
Jul 2nd, 2011 at 8:00AM: One of the biggest sporting events in the world begins today when the 2011 Tour de France gets underway in the Vendée region of western France. Over the course of the next three weeks, the best cyclists in the world will pedal through beautiful towns and villages, past sun flower-filled fields, and most importantly up the Pyrenees and the Alps, to determine who will eventually ride into ...VIA Rail Canada brings back bike trains for summer season
Jul 1st, 2011 at 2:00PM: Traveling with your two-wheeled best friend just got a whole lot easier. Since 2007, VIA Rail Canada has provided seasonal bike racks on select VIA Rail departures, as part of its mandate to provide more environmentally sustainable, affordable passenger transit. Now, the racks will be available yearound, and increased baggage cars mean that cyclists can connect to even more cycling destinations.
...Video: Cyclist hit by car and lands on feet
May 26th, 2011 at 10:00AM:
Bikes are an awesome way to get around, but there's an ongoing and widespread problem cyclists everywhere face: drivers. Austin, for instance, is home to plenty of avid bike-riders. Some friends of mine rely solely on their bikes to get around and the complaint I hear most often is that many drivers just don't pay attention and put cyclists in dangerous positions in cities everywhere, not just ...
Aspen to host ultimate adventure weekend in June
May 16th, 2011 at 8:00AM: This June, Aspen, Colorado will be ground zero for the outdoor adventure crowd when the city plays host to the second annual Outside in Aspen weekend. The event, which is sponsored by Outside magazine, features top adventure athletes, numerous outdoor activities, and plenty of rockin' parties as well.
The event kicks off with a welcome party at the Sky Hotel on Friday, June 10, but the real ...5 great ways to explore national parks under your own power
Apr 27th, 2011 at 8:00AM: There is no doubt that America's national parks are popular tourist destinations. The past few years have seen a dramatic increase in the number of visitors to the parks, and many of them have been setting attendance records as a result.
With the summer fast approaching, many of us are no doubt making plans for our vacations, with many electing to visit a national park once again this year. The ...Tour Belgium breweries by bike
Apr 25th, 2011 at 8:00AM: Cycling tours continue to grow in popularity as active travelers discover the joys of exploring a destination in a slower, yet very immersive fashion. Riders have the opportunity to take in more scenery, commune with nature, and interact more directly with locals, as they pedal their way through a variety of countries all over the world. But a company called ExperiencePlus! is putting their own ...National Geographic Traveler announces 2011 Tours of a Lifetime
Apr 22nd, 2011 at 8:00AM: National Geographic Traveler magazine has announced its annual list of their picks for Tours of a Lifetime, selecting 50 fantastic journeys to the far flung corners of the globe. For each of the past six years, Traveler has examined thousands of tours in a variety of categories, including volunteer vacations, family friendly trips, small-ship voyages, and adventure travel. From all of those ...Croatia set to offer "world's biggest welcome"
Apr 8th, 2011 at 8:00AM: Croatia is about to extend the "world's biggest welcome," thanks to an industrious outdoor enthusiast and a bit of ingenious use of technology.
Earlier this week, adventurer Daniel Lacko set out on a pre-designed course that will see him traveling by foot, kayak, and bike along the Croatian coastline. The 1550+ mile long route will take him through remote backcountry, across open water, and up ...British woman sets out to pedal and paddle around the world
Apr 4th, 2011 at 8:00AM: British adventurer Sarah Outen has set out to circumnavigate the globe under her own power. The 25-year old has dubbed her expedition "London2London via the World," and vows to complete the journey by pedaling and paddling the entire way, which means she'll be either on her bike or rowing a boat, for every mile of the journey.
Outen set out on her round-the-world excursion last Friday, April ...Are you ready for a once in a lifetime cycling holiday?
Mar 25th, 2011 at 8:00AM: Pedalers Pub and Grille may sound like a place where you'd stop for some grub after a long day riding your bike, but in actually, its an adventure travel company that specializes in cycling holidays to some of the best destinations on the planet. To celebrate their 25th anniversary, the company has just announced a new tour that will take riders on an eight month, six continent odyssey that will ...Take a cycling tour of Europe on an electric bike
Mar 10th, 2011 at 8:00AM: Cycling tours continue to grow in popularity as active travelers look for new options for exploring the destinations of their choice. It is now possible to travel by bike in nearly every region in the world, and companies like Austin-Lehman Adventures offer fantastic cycling trips on nearly every continent. But peddling across the countryside isn't for everyone, which is why the company has ...Five things to do in (and around) Dublin, even in the rainy winter
Feb 24th, 2011 at 12:00PM:
Ah, Dublin. Home to Guinness, a Leprechaun museum, an absurdly tall spire and the famous / infamous Temple Bar quarter. It's also home to around 300 days of cloudy or rainy weather, which begs the question: why are you fixing to fork out hundreds, possibly thousands more just to visit in the summer? There's no question that the weather in Europe is far more palatable in the spring and summer ...REI Adventures offers members 25% discount on select trips
Feb 19th, 2011 at 8:00AM: In 2011, REI Adventures, the travel arm of outdoor gear retailer REI, is celebrating its 25th year of offering great outdoor and active journeys to adventure travelers. To commemorate the occasion, they're passing on a substantial discount to members of the REI Co-Op, giving them 25% off some of their most classic trips.
In all, there are seven trips that the discount is being applied to. Those ...New website promises travelers much better adventures
Feb 18th, 2011 at 10:30AM: A new website calling itself Much Better Adventures launched recently with a unique approach to providing travelers with a new option for finding opportunities to explore adventure destinations across the globe. The site serves as a guide for travelers looking for first hand recommendations and ratings on local guide services and other businesses that also happen to use ethical practices in their ...Outside Magazine posts their 2011 trips of the year
Feb 16th, 2011 at 1:00PM: Adventure travelers still looking for suggestions on what to do, and where to go, this year may find some inspiration courtesy of Outside Magazine which has posted their selection for the 2011 Trips of the Year online.
Compiled by the Outside editors, the list, first appeared in the March print edition of the magazine which is on newsstands now. The recommendations will send travelers off on ...Traveling from Africa's lowest to highest point
Jan 29th, 2011 at 8:00AM: Traveling through Africa is always an adventure, but a British man, fresh from a stint in the Peace Corps, has found a way to add even more excitement to a journey through the wildest continent on Earth.
Last week, Kyle Henning set out on a journey that he has dubbed as Low2High: Africa. His adventure started at Lake Assal, located in central Djibouti, which has the distinction of being the ...Discover France offers Tour de France cycling tours
Jan 25th, 2011 at 8:00AM: Cycling fans who have ever wanted to experience the challenge and glory of riding in the Tour de France are in for a real treat this year. Discover France Adventures, a company that specializes in cycling and hiking tours, has announced a host of
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