One of the most diverse terrains in the world is also one of the most hospitable for cyclers. If there isn’t a tour running to a site, there is a local cycle club that makes the trip regularly. Great road conditions, well marked trails, a bike shop in every small town…what more could you ask for?
- Maui, Hawaii, United States
After sunrise on the extinct volcano, hop on your bike and descend from 10,000 feet at Maui’s Haleakala crater.
- Northern California
The training ground of Tour de France wanna-bees. Start in Santa Rosa and make your way 75 miles up the coast to Mendocino and back
- Canadian Rockies
Banff National Park, wildflowers, glaciers, emerald lakes, and much, much more, Ay.
- New Mexico
Ride through Georgia O’Keefe country while tackling a number of different routes. Start in Albequerque, Taos, or Sante Fe and take off to search for ranches, mining towns, and the Anasazi Cliff Dwellings.
- Grand Canyon, Arizona
Make your way to the South Rim via the Ponderosa Pine Forest covered Arizona Trail. One of the best ways to see the Grand Canyon.
- Champlain Valley, Vermont
Norman Rockwell-esque red barns, covered bridges, and Lake Champlain views wait. This is typical New England scenery at its best.
- Utah
Bryce Canyon and Zion National Parks are both fair game for the serious expert or adventurous amateur.
- Napa Valley, California
See wine country in a new light. Peddle across the Napa, Sonoma, Dry Creek, Alexander and Russian River valleys stopping only to admire redwood forests and sample the Chardonnay.
- Lake Tahoe, Nevada/California
The 72 mile ride around this western lake is considered America’s most beautiful.
- Vail, Colorado
A ninety degree down hill road on the world’s most famous slope.