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Each year, hundreds of cyclists grab their maps, plan their tours, pack their panniers or trailers, and head for the open roads and trails of America. Many of these intrepid two-wheeled travelers would like to have company for the journey. If you’re looking for a touring companion for your adventure, here’s the place to start. The cyclists below are all members of the Adventure Cycling Association, and they’re getting ready to pack up and take off.
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Asia
Spectacular East Hokkaido Japan in September
Created: June 9, 2025
Jim, 70 year old (moderately athletic) cyclist from Gloucester planning trip to Northern Japan, Island of Hokkaido for 3 weeks in September 2025. Planning to fly to city of Kushiro, Hokkaido and renting a hybrid bike to “loop” the South/Southeast coast and National Parks of East Hokkaido: Shiretoko NP, Akan-Mashu NP, and Kushiro-Shitsugen NP. Route: Kushiro to Akkeshi to Nemuro to Shiretoko and around Akan-Mashu, back to Kushiro. Beautiful coastline, plains, mountains, volcanos, lakes, and HOT SPRINGS(ONSEN)!! Total of about 800km/500mi? Two to 2 1/2 weeks cycling. Camping (one-man tent) most nights, some hotels and inns. Maybe some canoeing and hikes, mountain climbs. Would consider an adventurous (non-smoking) companion to join me. Airfare is around $2000 for premium economy, maybe $600 less for economy. Total cost of trip-+/- $3000? Get in touch and let’s talk. I also speak some Japanese from growing up there many years ago.
East Coast (U.S.)
Erie Canalway-Buffalo to Albany
Created: June 9, 2025
Jim, 70 year old cyclist from Gloucester would consider a (non-smoking) companion to ride across NY on the Erie Canalway Trail. Departing from Buffalo sometime week of June 16th 2025, weather prediction dependent. (Taking Amtrak w/bike from Albany/Renssalaer to Buffalo, cycling back to Albany) Planning to ride 35-40 miles/day to start, possibly increasing to 40-55 miles as conditioned en route. Total around 360 miles/ 7 to 10 days. I have map and guidebook. Not in a hurry, stopping along the way to smell the flowers, and check out the locks, towns, boats and beer. Camping most nights(solo tent), maybe some breaks at inns/hotel. Contact me if interested.
Europe
Copenhagen-Gothenburg July 10-19 2025 Hotel to Hotel
Created: June 5, 2025
F cycloturist planning to bike from Copenhagen Denmark to Gothenburg Sweden Sweden’s West coast July 10-19, 2025. Famous and easy Kattegattleden route, moderate hotels, one-way rental bikes (touring bike, gravel bike, or e-bike ) picked up in Copenhagen & dropped off in Gothenburg. Self-supported, c 40-50 miles/day. Commuter rail line parallel to the cycling path. Did it last year and loved it. Excellent infrastructure creates a low pressure situation where travel mates may share as much or as little riding and activities as desired. Name is hard to pronounce (Kattegattleden) but route is easy. See honeytrek.com
Eastern and Central Europe in 2025 or 2026
Created: May 29, 2025
I anticipate taking a three- to four-week trip from Krakow to Vienna this summer or next. Departing from Washington, DC. 45 miles a day average and a total of 500-600 miles through Poland, Slovakia, Czechia and Austria. Train travel involved and time off to visit a few larger cities of interest, as well as Auschwitz-Birkenau. Overnights in pensions, B&Bs and small family-run hotels. I’ve taken multiple self-planned trips throughout Europe, a bit in North Africa and the Middle East, as well as in North America. I’m looking for one other intrepid road cyclist, M/F age 40+, to join me for the adventure. Self-contained touring experience, a sociable demeanor, flexible spirit, intelligent conversation and a sense of humor highly desirable. Interests: historical sites, mountain scenery, photography, languages, foreign cultures and cuisine.
North America
Lake Superior Circle Tour
Created: June 17, 2025
Married male, 62 years old, retired teacher with touring experience planning to ride around Lake Superior starting August 4, 2025. Daily mileage 50-60ish finishing up in 3.5-4 weeks. Mostly camping/tenting, Warm Showers, and maybe a couple motels. Start/finish in Duluth, MN. I’m hoping to gather two or three more easy going, flexible, good humored personalities to share the journey. I know this is short notice, but a couple members of the group had to cancel.
Northern California and beyond
Created: June 12, 2025
56 year old male in the Sacramento area looking for touring partners. I’ve done a few short trips around Joshua Tree, Carrizo Plains and trans Sierra. Open to just about anything, but ultimate goal is to do longer tours in the West, S. America & Asia. My setup is more touring than bikepacking but I’m off-road ready.
I work and am married but have supportive boss and spouse, so I can easily schedule time for riding.
Companion for several day ride in WI or Southern California
Created: June 6, 2025
69 male retired physician / minimally disabled and bored male seeks companion(s) for “mini tours” preferably in southern California or Wisconsin though open to other possibilities. I live in Chicago but frequent the San Diego area. I have ridden from Santa Monica to San Diego (and back) a couple of times, and from San Francisco to Costa Mesa years back and would love to do it again. Perhaps from Santa Barbara to San Diego? Prefer not to camp. Also, I have mapped out a route for a several day loop in Wisconsin on gravel which looks good on paper. Not interested in speed even if I am “type A” as a few stops to smell the roses and take pictures or video along the way would be great.
Trans America-August-October
Created: June 4, 2025
Beginning Aug. 4, 2025. I’m an experienced bike tour rider, male, married, 74 yrs., politically liberal. This is my 3rd coast to coast ride in the US. Starting in Florence, OR, following the mapped ACA Trans America route. Expect mileage to vary, but average about 55 mi/day. About one rest day per week. Combination of camping, motels, Warm Showers. Normally one hot meal in a cafe or restaurant per day. This will be a tour, not a race. I will be stopping to meet and greet people, enjoy the sights large and small, dip into local culture and history. Would love to have like-minded riding companions for part or all of this trip.
Route 66 and Chicago to DC April 2026
Created: May 30, 2025
2026 is the 100-year anniversary of Route 66 – so I plan to ride it when I am 66! Starting in Santa Monica, riding through the Mojave Desert and all the states in between, to Chicago. In Chicago, we will pick up the ACA Chicago to NYC route, but will deviate in Pittsburg, PA to Washington, DC via the GAP and C&O routes. This will be my fourth coast to coast bicycle tour (plus Pacific and Atlantic Coasts). This will also be the 250th anniversary of the founding of our nation, so what better venue to end our trip than in our nation’s capital, Washington, DC! If I stick to the schedule I planned, we will finish in DC on Thursday, May 29, and can attend the Marine Corps Friday evening parade on May 30, a national tradition on Friday nights throughout the summer. Looking for another likeminded person to share this experience with. I did the Pacific Coast solo, and did not care for it. Please let me know if you are interested. Planning on an April 1 start, but somewhat flexible.
Missoula to Denver starting June 11
Created: May 26, 2025
Companions Wanted is up again. Yippie! I’ve used it successfully three times over the years. I’ll be on the TransAm from Missoula to Wisdom and then the Eastern Express to get out of the Rockies. I’m an upper 70’s male with years of touring experience. The trip will be mostly camping averaging 60ish miles a day but a bit less the first few days as I acclimate to higher elevations. I would enjoy having one or two companions to share the experience with. Join me for all or part of the ride,
Jim
Cycledog “Ride the extra mile!!”
Riding Partner For My First Trans Am in 2026
Created: May 18, 2025
Leaving Yorktown, VA April 27th 2026. Hope to find a nice lady who likes to have fun to share the Adventures. I’m 61 and a Medical Professional. I have been a cyclist most of my life. Stopped for a while but getting back in great shape.
Will be ready to average 60 miles a day. If you can keep up with that pace then we should finish the Trail by end of July at latest. Planning 1 day a week off on average. I love Music, History, and talking to people.
Will be camping mostly, but like to play it by ear. So most the fun is the improvising decisions that make the Adventure possible.
Would like to stay on the Trans American Trail as much as possible, but still have fun. Will bring all the usual tech, but will try to use only Adventure Maps as much as I can.
If you can play a musical instrument that would be great. But you don’t have to be anything but yourself and willing to take your time and have fun. Nothing is in stone except it’s all about having fun and not quitting.
Across the US this summer
Created: May 17, 2025
I’m Bob, 62 from New York. Leaving Boston in late May ’25 going to the coast of Oregon. Route is flexible but as of now planning to take a northern route through NY, Ontario, Wisconsin, Minnesota, the Dakotas, Montana, Idaho through Oregon. If anyone is out there and wants to join up at some point just let me know.
Rocky Mountains (U.S./Canada)
Colorado Section of GDMBR
Created: June 14, 2025
Hello-my name is Mike. I am 64 years old.
Knowing this is short notice, I am hoping to find someone that is interested in riding the Colorado section (Steamboat to near New Mexico border) on the GDMBR. Trip is roughly 500 miles. It would take about 2 weeks. No set plans at this time. I could travel either north south. Hoping to leave during the last week in July, but I can be flexible.
If interested, it would be great to hear from you.
Thanks for considering!
GDMBR 2025
Created: June 4, 2025
Experienced male touring cyclist, 71, gonna get off the pavement onto gravel and into some wilderness for a change. Looking for companions for all or some of the GDMBR. Leaving Jasper AB July 19, taking the Icefields Pkwy to Banff, departing Banff July 23. From there on hope to average 50-60 miles per day. Mostly camping, a day off every 7-10 days. Anticipating 2 months total, including days off.
bicycle companion wanted……preferably female.
Created: May 13, 2025
I am Phil, fit a 72 year old male bicyclist from Sydney, Australia. On different trips, I have cycled over half way around the world. I am looking for a bicycle companion, preferably a female, to join me in exactly 12 months from now, in May of 2026. But I would also consider a male. The trip will be mostly camping. I intend to bicycle north from Quesnel in British Columbia, Canada to Tuktoyactuk, 3,132 kilometres at the top of the continent. I began this trip 2 years back in Seattle and rode 620 kilometres to Quesnel( I got a car lift for one section).But way north the Alaskan highway got closed by bushfires. So I went back to Australia. Thanks, Phil
West Coast (U.S.)
Bike Packing
Created: June 8, 2025
Hello experienced or wanna-be bike packers. I am in the wanna-be group and would like some company to start out on this new adventure style. I’m older (over 65), in “decent” shape and have what I need to get going. If you are interested in checking out bike-packing and live near the B’ham, Anacortes, Mt Vernon, etc area please contact me. Even a jaunt out to San Juan Island for a campout 1 or 2 nights might be a fun way to get started…I do still work and have F,S,S off but could pick up a day or 2 off if need be. Thanks, June
Pacific Northwest July 2025
Created: June 4, 2025
Seattle to Portland via Olympic National Park and the Pacific coastline. July 26-Aug 2. 8 days, 460 miles. Camping as much as possible. I am a 46 year old married male with extensive touring experience.
Short Gravel Bikepacking trips in Oregon
Created: June 4, 2025
I’ve done several 2- and 3-night gravel bike packing trips based out of Portland, Oregon. I’ve ridden to the coast a couple times, several large sections of the Oregon Timber Trail, and also around the Mt. Hood region. I’m planning on doing a 2 or 3 night circumnavigation of Mt. Hood this summer mostly on gravel and some trails. Just throwing out the invite for this or any other similar trip if someone else is looking for company on the trail/road. I’m a seasoned, relatively strong rider but am happy to join someone with less or more experience. I’m fine with riding together or regrouping while on route due to different riding paces. Let me know! – Scott