There are just a few basic types of bicycle tours, with infinite variations on the themes. This article describes those basic types to give you a starting place for beginning your trip planning.

One of the jewels of northern Idaho, the Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes offers 73 miles of uninterrupted cycling along rivers and beside lakes in the historic Silver Valley.

There are many tales about rides across the United States, but not many by novice cyclists who had never ridden more than five miles before committing to their journey. Eloise Hanner’s The First Big Ride – A Woman’s Journey will make you say, “If she can do it, so can I!”

Cycling this 15 mile rail-trail takes you through the beautiful scenery of the Bitterroot Mountains, not to mention through nine tunnels and over seven high trestles.

Do your knees ache as you grind up a hill or after a long day of riding? You may find the cause and solution in this article.

23,000 miles, 25 countries, 2 years. Miles from Nowhere chronicles Barbara and Larry Savage’s global bicycle odyssey in this not-to-be-missed award-winning book authored by Barbara.

Imagine pedaling your way across 400 miles of Alaska, enjoying some of the finest scenery, encountering wildlife, and seeing few cars. Now imagine doing all this in less than 24 hours. Welcome to the Fireweed 400, Alaska’s longest bicycle race.

Have you ever noticed that motorists tend to copy the behavior of the driver in front of them? Do your part in keeping cyclists safe on our roads by being a bike-friendly driver and following the tips and techniques in this article.

It’s been 107 years since the first Tour de France, and the race shows no signs of slowing down. Read on for more information about the beginnings of this great race, as well as highlights from the years.

Perhaps the world’s most famous bicycle race, the Tour de France is scheduled to start July 3, 2010 in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Read on for more information about the 2010 Tour.