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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
South Korea Four Rivers Self Supported Bike Tour
Created: June 29, 2025
Hello, 67 year old male looking for companions in cycling the Four Rivers bike paths in South Korea for 4-5 weeks starting in April of 2026. This includes the cross country route from Incheon to Busan (393 miles), as well as, the Oncheon and Geumgang bike paths (155 miles) and the Seomjingang and Yeongsangang bike paths (175 miles). Flying into and out of Seoul and using buses to get to the non contiguous paths. I have done extended bike tours in the United States and Europe, but have never been to Asia. This is a self supported tour with options to camp and stay in inexpensive lodging. Average 50 miles per day with some days off. I’ve heard that South Korea has modern bike infrastructure along these routes.
Europe
Eastern Europe in 2026
Created: August 11, 2025
I hope to take a multi-week trip from Krakow to Vienna (or alternatively through Romania) sometime in April or May of 2026. Departure from Washington-Dulles. A leisurely 45 miles a day and a total of 400-600 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, a flexible, positive spirit, intelligent conversation and a sense of humor highly desirable. Interests: mingling with the locals, historic sites, mountain scenery, photography, languages and the cultures and cuisine of those countries.
Midwest (U.S.)
Washington DC to Pittsburgh PA to Boulder CO
Created: August 8, 2025
Planning to bike to Colorado Taking the C&O from Washington DC and Allegheny Passage to Pittsburgh then south west (route 22?) to the Trans America trail. Still working on route details. Planning for a combination of camping, Warmshowers.org, and motels when necessary. Leaving last week in August. Need to be in Colorado by the early October the latest.
Roy
Carbondale IL to New Orleans: October 2025
Created: June 30, 2025
Come ride all or part of the Natchez Trace Parkway from Carbondale IL to New Orleans in October 2025 – total distance of 810 miles, we will depart Carbondale IL on Oct. 16th. Route will average about 50 miles per day and including camping and some motels. Looking to add 2-4 additional riders (male or female) to ride with three experience cycle touring riders in their 50’s-60’s.
North America
Riding Companion for Southern Tier 2025
Created: August 18, 2025
I am seeking a riding companion to ride all or parts of the southern tier from Sept-October. I may do all or half of the full route. I plan on riding from West to East. If I do the full tour, I will need to leave San Diego sometime from about Sept 5th to Sept 18th. If I do either the first or last half, I will need to leave by October 10th. I live in Fort Worth, Texas. The half way point is in Fredricksburg, TX. Please contact me if you might be interested, in riding all or part of the route with me. I am a fun guy that loves meeting local folks along the way, and riding down new routes, and into towns I’ve never visited before. Come join me.
Driver Wanted for Southern Tier Trans Am. March & April 2026
Created: July 27, 2025
Three experienced cyclists looking to hire support vehicle driver to drive our car and gear following the ACA Southern Tier route including daily support while we cycle and food shopping. We will pay a stipend plus motel and food expenses for the trip and transportation costs to and from the start and finish. Timing is March and April 2026 starting in St. Augustine, FL and finishing in San Diego, CA.
BT 700 Light – SW Ontario
Created: July 22, 2025
I am riding the B T 700 Light in Ontario September 1-8. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31293942 . I Anticipate 6 days riding, one rest day. No set itinerary, ride as far as we want each day, play it as it goes. Camping, self-contained tour. 75% unpaved. I generally get a very early start to the day and don’t do much restaurants. Maybe a hotel or two on the way. See http://www.bt700.ca/btlight.html and http://www.bt700.ca/route-info.html for much more information and also the daily trip videos on the Wandering Eye Youtube Channel (although the videos are of the longer route, which is substantially tougher/longer).
Trans Am eastbound July – September
Created: July 7, 2025
Hi – English 61yr old male now a few days in to the Trans Am (started Astoria July 4 … tomorrow in McKenzie Bridge July 8, Sisters July 9).
Enjoying the solo ride but would be interested to meet others moving in the same direction.
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.
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.
Rocky Mountains (U.S./Canada)
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.)
Southern tier Sept 2025
Created: August 11, 2025
Southern tier – Starting at Mesa around Sept 27 heading east to St Augustine
I’m a 67 yo male and a first timer at this. Looking to take my time and enjoy.
Willing to go it alone but would prefer being in a group
Dan
new to backpacking
Created: July 21, 2025
Hi, my name’s June and I’m a 70 year old woman looking for some company on an overnight of 1 or 2 nights. I haven’t bikepacked before, though I have all the packing gear, and would like to take a short trip, probably to the San Juans as I live in Bellingham, with someone also older and fairly new (or not) to this fun way of enjoying life. I’m in good shape and bike to work most days. I’ve also done a lot of camping, both car and backpacking, in my life so I’m good with a tent and simple necessities. I’m not going to be fast uphill and with a loaded bike maybe even push a time or two? I have no idea. I own a gravel bike so can certainly go off road. Let me know if you’re interested and we can chat further. Thanks.
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