Gift Guide for Cyclists
One of the most recent surprise gifts that I received was on a trip to visit a friend in Atlanta. On a walk around town, we had both noticed a pair of hot burnt orange corduroy skinny pants on a window...
View ArticleCalifornia Cycling: In and Around Pt Reyes National Seashore
Cycling in and around Pt Reyes Station and Pt Reyes National Seashore is quite the nature lover’s dream. The climate, terrain and ambiance feels like a completely different world from the traditional...
View Article2009 Bike Tour Newsletters
On this page you will find an archive of all the Lifecycle Adventures newsletters sent in 2009. November 28, 2009 – Oregon Bike Tours November 01, 2009 – Willamette Valley Bike Tours May 01, 2009 –...
View ArticleThe Gift of Experience
I recently returned from a wonderfully active and restorative two-week cycling vacation in Hawaii. It was one of the best vacations of my life. Two weeks felt luxurious and, although I could easily...
View ArticleI Do – Bike Tours
For adventurous couples who don’t like to do the obvious, what about celebrating the first week of marriage on a bike tour? Art of weddings recently covered this phenomena and over the years we’ve had...
View ArticleGet to know the BTA
Each year, the Bicycle Transportation Alliance works hard to make Oregon’s roads safer for cyclists. LifeCycle Adventures supports them in their efforts by auctioning one of our California Bike Tours...
View ArticleHawaii Self-Guided Bike Tour Bliss
Last December, Adnan & Stacey did a little “research” trip to our operating region in Hawaii. Here’s the story, in photos: We loved our Hawaii Bike Tour!
View Article2007 Bike Tour Newsletters
On this page you will find an archive of all the LifeCycle Adventures newsletters sent in 2007. November 06, 2007 – National Geographic Award Just one in 2007! I guess we we’re busy with other things!
View ArticleWould We Enjoy a Bike Tour Vacation?
We commonly get asked the question do you think we would enjoy a bike tour vacation? First let me sate a bias: we own a bike tour company. That said, I’ll try and offer some objective advice. DO...
View ArticleWhat Style of Bike Tour Vacation is Right for Me?
There are many flavors of bike tour vacations but for the purposes of our “analysis” we looked at six of the most common: Custom private tours Budget group bike tours Luxury bicycle tours Self-guided...
View Article2004 Bike Tour Newsletters
On this page you will find an archive of the LifeCycle Adventures newsletters sent in 2004. These are the first two issues we ever published and are now considered collectors’ items by Dan’s mum. June,...
View ArticleCycling Event in the Willamette Valley
Once again we were out supporting the Portland Wheelmen Touring Club at their annual fundraiser – the Pioneer Century. The ride starts in Canby and explores the farmland east of the Willamette River....
View ArticleCycling Corporate Events – Is cycling the new golf?
Is cycling the new golf? This question has been asked recently by the Wall Street Journal, the UK’s Daily Telegraph and most recently by the Economist. We don’t operate any golf courses but we can...
View ArticleTop Tips to Get the Most from Your Corporate Cycling Event
With the rise in popularity of the corporate event focused around cycling, we thought we would list our top five tips for running a successful bike-related event. CATER TO MULTIPLE LEVELS. Attendance...
View ArticleBike Vacations for Singles
With a growing number of companies offering bike tours targeted at single & solo travelers I thought I would ask the question, “who chooses these trips and what alternatives are there for riders...
View ArticleSummer Bike Tours
Being from England but now living in the US, I’m often asked by British friends where they should ride in the summer in the US. Typically, they are looking for warm, dry conditions with reasonable...
View ArticleFall Bike Tours
As the leaves pile up here in the streets of Portland, many people are wondering where would be a good place to escape to for a last minute fall bike tour. High on the list for consideration must be...
View ArticleNew for 2014: San Juan Island Bike Tours
We are delighted to announce the launch of our bike tours to the San Juan Islands. Our trips explore four of Washington State’s most beautiful islands: San Juan, Orcas, Lopez and Shaw Islands.The...
View ArticleWinter Bike Tours
A very single-minded cyclist can endure hours on their trainers, dripping sweat on their basement floor while watching reruns of Lost. For others of us, at this time of year, our thoughts drift to the...
View ArticleSummer Bike Tours – Part 2
We’ve had the first frost of the year, the Halloween candy has all been eaten and I’m beginning to think about next year’s summer bike tours. One area becoming famous for summer cycling vacations is...
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