Bicycle travel is hot - and not because it's summer. Almost every week record numbers of cyclists are dropping into our headquarters (nearly 400 cyclists so far this summer), the phone is ringing off the hook with media calls, and more and more of you are inquiring about our organization, membership benefits, and mission. We're not totally sure what's in the water these days, but what a season! First time visitor to this site?
NEWS - NEWSWEEK BLURBS BICYCLE TRAVEL
Bicycle travel is getting some great play in the national media (of course, we always want to see more!).
Newsweek's Tipsheet recently highlighted bike travel, "a European obsession, as growing in popularity in the United States." Read on.
UPDATED - THE OPEN ROAD GALLERY
 Check out the newly updated Open Road Gallery, Greg Siple's chronicle of some of the wonderful cyclists who visit us every year (and their eclectic rigs). Pictured here are Jake and Max Orhai. In the summer of 1997 they rode their bicycles from their home in Bozeman, Montana to Eugene, Oregon. They were only 14 and 17 years old at the time. Check out the Open Road Gallery.
TOURS - SPEND THE LAST DAYS OF SUMMER EXPLORING THE WEST
Family Fun, Colorado – 8/4-8/8 – Grab this last chance before the school year to take the kid in your life on a supported, family-oriented bicycle trip. Learn more & register now.
Sierra Sampler, California – 9/3-9/10 –
Explore the Sierra awash in the magic of early September light. Supported tour. Get the details & sign-up today.
Land of Enchantment, New Mexico – 9/27-10/9 –
Ramble through New Mexico’s desert landscapes during the height of green chili season. Read more & register.
Tours testimonials.
ADVENTURE CYCLIST - ONLINE EXCULSIVE
 Gear for the Great Divide: AC Deputy Editor, Aaron Teasdale, discusses some of the critical gear you need to ride the Great Divide. Read article.
NOW IS THE TIME
TO INSPIRE PEOPLE OF ALL AGES TO TRAVEL BY BICYCLE
Donate today ($10, $25, or more) to support Adventure Cycling's non-profit mission and programs such as:
- The Adventure Cycling Route Network: over 38,000 miles of mapped bicycle routes spanning the U.S.
- The development of a U.S. Bicycle Route System.
- Youth cycling.
Donate today to help us build routes, promote our programs, and inspire the next generation of cyclists!
You can also sponsor a mile on one of our routes such as the Pacific Coast Route or the TransAmerican trail!
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