Gravel Bikes are the hottest cycling trend of the 2020’s. They are versatile and just damn fun to ride. They also happen to be a fantastic choice for bicycle touring or bikepacking. These are the top 5 reasons to buy a gravel bike for touring! Interested in Gravel Bicycle Touring or Gravel Bikepacking? Check outContinue reading “5 Reasons to Buy a Gravel Bike for Bike Touring”
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Why Choose a Boutique Bicycle Tour?
Here at Blaze Adventure Tours we pride ourselves on being unique. As a small-family owned and operated business we pour our hearts and souls into every tour we put on. When you join one of our trips, chances are at least one, if not both of your guides are in the family. The “big name”Continue reading “Why Choose a Boutique Bicycle Tour?”
5 Reasons to Go on a Guided Bicycle Tour
According to Wikipedia bicycle touring is the taking of self-contained cycling trips for pleasure, adventure or autonomy rather than sport, commuting or exercise. According to us bicycle touring (or bikepacking) is the best way to travel and experience the world! Many bikepackers go out on their own. Here are 7 reasons why a guided bikepackingContinue reading “5 Reasons to Go on a Guided Bicycle Tour”
Bikepacking Basics
Going on your first bicycle tour can seem like a scary leap into the unknown. We’ll break it down and help you wrap your head around your first (or next!) bicycle tour with our bikepacking basics. Interested in a guided bike tour? Book one of our guided tours today! Looking for more bicycle touring content?Continue reading “Bikepacking Basics”
The Bicycle Tour Training Guide
Planning to go on a bikepacking trip or bicycle tour and aren’t sure you are fit enough? Blaze Adventure Tours is here to help! Read our guide on how to train for bike tour. Interested in an bike trip? Book one of our guided tours today! Looking for more bicycle touring content? Go to ourContinue reading “The Bicycle Tour Training Guide”
The Cyclists Guide to Bikepacking the C&O Canal
Running from Cumberland, Maryland to Georgetown, DC; the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal is a regional destination for gravel cyclists on the East Coast. The 185 miles of gravel winds its way down the Potomac River offering scenic views and an excellent surface for riders of all skill levels. On any given weekend you’ll see everyoneContinue reading “The Cyclists Guide to Bikepacking the C&O Canal”
The Cyclists Guide to Bikepacking Skyline Drive
Skyline Drive is a 105 mile long road that runs the entire length of Shenandoah National Park. If you aren’t from the D.C., Maryland, or Virginia (DMV) area, you might be wondering. Where is Skyline Drive?” The drive begins in Front Royal, Virginia and ends in Afton, Virginia. The Southern Terminus is also the startContinue reading “The Cyclists Guide to Bikepacking Skyline Drive”
The Cyclist’s Guide to Bikepacking the Blue Ridge Parkway
The Blue Ridge Parkway is one of America’s most iconic roads. Running through and over the Appalachian Mountains, the parkway connects Shenandoah National Park to Great Smoky Mountains National Park. It is visited by more than 15 million sightseers every year making it the most toured national park unit in the US. While most tendContinue reading “The Cyclist’s Guide to Bikepacking the Blue Ridge Parkway”
How to Pick Bikepacking Shoes
So you’re going on an adventure! Usually one of the first questions on everyone’s mind is what kind of gear do I need for a bikepacking trip? Let’s go for a deep dive into how to pick bikepacking shoes. Looking for more bicycle touring content? Go to our content page Type of Shoe Selecting aContinue reading “How to Pick Bikepacking Shoes”
How to Plan a Bikepacking Trip
Want to go on a bike tour but aren’t sure where to start? Don’t worry. If you follow a few simple steps you’ll be off the couch and out on the road in no time! Looking for more bicycle touring content? Go to our content page Step 1: Pick a Place The first step ofContinue reading “How to Plan a Bikepacking Trip”