When going on a bicycle tour or bikepacking trip, you’re going to need a tent! With hundreds of choices, the question often comes up, what is the best tent for bicycle touring? When choosing a tent for your bike trip it is important to consider both the activity you are doing and the location ofContinue reading “How to Pick a tent for Bicycle Touring”
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5 Best Stops: Vermont Bike Tour
We have a special guest post from friend of the blog April Bielefeldt. April runs travel tours for phtographers in the North East United States. To learn more about what she does visit her website YourPhotoTravelGuide.com. She is stopping by to tell us about some great sites in Vermont which are also very bike-able! WithoutContinue reading “5 Best Stops: Vermont Bike Tour”
What is a Blaze Adventure Tour Like?
Blaze Adventure Tours brings a premium, inclusive bicycle touring or bikepacking experience without sacrificing the adventure. In other words, we help our customers have an incredible time, see amazing places, and create memories you will never forget. But what does that mean on a practical level? What does a tour look like and how doesContinue reading “What is a Blaze Adventure Tour Like?”
What is a Gravel Bike?
Gravel Bikes are the newest frontier for cyclists. Somewhere between a mountain bike and a cross bike, gravel bikes can traverse a variety of terrains while not being poor on any of them. Lets explore what makes a gravel bike unique, what utility a rider can get out a gravel bike, and why they mightContinue reading “What is a Gravel Bike?”
Blaze Adventure Touring Content Page
Here at Blaze Adventure Tours we have ridden in a lot of places. Benefit from our experiences to plan your own trip or go on one of ours! The Cyclist’s Guides Guide to C&O Canal Bike TourGuide to Blue Ridge Parkway Bike TourGuide to Skyline Drive Bike Tour Preparing for Your Tour What is aContinue reading “Blaze Adventure Touring Content Page”
5 Reasons to Buy a Gravel Bike for Bike Touring
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”
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”