Fact Sheet

Website:

www.adventurecycling.org

Contact:

(800) 755-2453 or info@adventurecycling.org or press@adventurecycling.org

Mission:

Adventure Cycling Association inspires, empowers and connects people to travel by bicycle.

Vision:

Bringing everyone the transformational joy of bicycle travel.

Established:

1976   

Annual Website Visitors:

900,000 visitors

86K Facebook fans

12.7K Youtube subscribers

62K Instagram followers

Mapped mileage of Adventure Cycling Route Network:

57,298 miles

Recent bike routes created:

The Golden Gravel Trail, a 3,804-mile dirt bikepacking route, made in celebration of Adventure Cycling’s 50th Anniversary in 2026.

Bicycling maps sold last year:

21,486 in 2025

Tours:

We offer self-contained, inn-to-inn, fully supported, and van supported bicycle tours. As a non-profit tour operator, all proceeds from Adventure Cycling tours go back into program support.

Group tours offered in 2026: 23     Number of tour participants: 500+

Bike Travel Advocacy:

Coordinating the emerging U.S. Bicycle Route System. Advocating nationally for better bike-travel conditions which includes working with Amtrak, and national and state parks for better bike access and facilities. Adventure Cycling also advocates for biking at the national and state levels and works with tourism bureaus to promote more active travel and bike tourism.

Social Media:

Facebook: facebook.com/adventurecycling

YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/AdvCyclingAssoc  

Instagram: instagram.com/adventurecycling