FIND FRIENDS TO RIDE WITH
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.

Please note: Adventure Cycling assumes, but cannot verify, that the persons advertising here are truthfully representing themselves. You should always take some time to meet your prospective traveling companions and discuss your tour plans before you begin your travels together.

This is not a service or space for cycling personal ads nor is it a cycling dating service. If you are more interested in dating than cycling, visit: www.cyclingsingles.com.

To list your own ride: You must be a member of the Adventure Cycling Association before you can list a ride in this area. Email your ad of 50 words or less to the Editor. Include your membership number, address, and phone number along with your listing.



ASIA

Asia   created: 03/14/2008
59-year-old male, international experience, riding a circle beginning in Kunming China, west to Burma, then to Thailand or Laos, into Vietnam and back to Kunming. I anticipate about two months, October and November 2008. 50-75 miles per day. Staying in guest houses and cheap hotels.


CROSS COUNTRY

Northern Tier 2009 - West to East   created: 08/13/2008
Leaving in early May from the Oregon coast and ending on the Delaware coast, camping most of the way. I live in Portland Oregon, am a partnered gay male (partner does not bike) and turning 50 on June 1. I'm hoping to find a companion to cycle with and hopefully sail across as much of the Great Lakes as possible (Duluth to Erie? Still figuring that out!). Comments and suggestions most welcome!

Cross Country - Either Way   created: 07/31/2008
25-year-old male really want to bike across the U.S. but my inexperience at biking and camping makes me really want to go with someone. No concrete details other than the goal. West to east or east to west, northern route or southern, I don't know yet or care i just want to do it! Mostly camping, 50 or so miles a day. If interested,

Southern Tier - West to East   created: 07/28/2008
Experienced 60-year-old male doing Southern Tier this fall. Departing San Diego approximately September 24 2008 and arriving St. Augustine, Florida approximately 2 months later. Camping and eating in restaurants with occasional motel along the way. One-week layover in Big Bend National Park. Mileage 40 to 75 miles per day, depending on terrain. Requesting companions. If interested,

Northern Tier 2009   created: 07/07/2008
Any interested person interested in doing the Northier Tier starting next May 2009 any where from 1st to the middle of month. I'm leaving from Northern Virginia going to Pittsburgh then north to Erie and the Northern Tier. Doing both alternate routes. Ride will be easy paced, mostly camping and cooking but motel etc. and restruants when needed. Also Warmshowers. This ride will celebrate my 70th birthday. If interested,

Southern Tier - West to East   created: 05/30/2008
Experienced 48-year-old male Australian cycle tourist wanting to do Southern Tier, departing late February 2009 from San Diego. West to East arriving in early May. Camping and cooking with occasional accomodation along the way. If interested,

Western Express/TransAm 2009   created: 05/30/2008
I am a 63-year-old male, seeking one or more people of a similar age, to join me for all or part of the way across the U.S. I am planning to cycle the Western Express from San Francisco, joining up with the TransAm in Pueblo, Colorado, starting May 2009. I intend on camping only where necessary.

TransAm - West to East   created: 05/28/2008
September 18. 37-year-old Australian male embarking on TransAm west to east. Starting in Vancouver, possibly will be able to start from Oregon on June 26 or 27. Mostly camping with occasional cheap hotel stay. Will attempt own cooking. If interested,

Cross Country 2009   created: 01/22/2008
57-year-old male teacher looking for partner to join me on cross-country tour, beginning June 8 (in Boise, Idaho) and ending (in Williamsburg, Virginia) on or about August 12, 2009. Will mostly camp, but also use motels as necessary to refresh body and soul. If interested,

Cross Country 2009   created: 01/22/2008
Looking for partner for cross-country tour May to August 2009. West to East. Not sure if going by the TransAm or Northern Trier. I turn 50 in May 2009 and want to do something to remember it by! Will be mostly camping and cooking. I have done some touring in Europe before. If interested,

Home Stay on the TransAm   created: 10/09/2007
I would like to extend a welcome to TransAm riders to stay at my house. I live in Farmington, Missouri, just outside of the city limits and have a free bed and possibly a hot meal. Please email me at for information.

Atlantic Coast - Florida to Maine   created: 07/17/2007
Looking for companions to do a tour in 2009 from Florida to Maine, from Spring to Fall. Would like to tour with persons wanting to explore areas versus racking up the miles. I'd rather spend a day exploring unique areas than just passing through! I'd like to explore towns in America and meet the people that live there. If you are in a rush, then this isn't for you! If you are interested,


INTERNATIONAL

Oregon to Tierra del Fuego   created: 05/27/2008
Sometime in September 2008 I'm beginning a bike trip in Oregon and heading down the coast through Mexico, Central, and South America. My plan is to finish in Tierra del Fuego, the southern tip of South America. I'm a laid back 25-year-old bloke from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This will be a self-supported tour. I have plenty of touring experience and I'm learning basic Spanish at the moment. Camping, socializing, fun!

Baltimore to South America   created: 04/28/2008
26-year-old male looking for companion(s) on ride from Baltimore to Texas (Atlantic Coast and Southern Tier routes) and then on to Cordoba, Argentina, riding through Central and South America. Leaving Baltimore in October 2008 and averaging 200 miles per week, minimum. Self supported, mostly camping. Flexibility is important, e.g. route changes for site seeing and exploring. If interested,

Prudhoe Bay to Tierra del Fuego - June 2010   created: 03/12/2008
June 2010 via Missoula and the Divide, keeping car sightings to a minimum. Mostly camping. Close to two years of travel. I'll almost be 40, but this is no mid-life crisis. I'm an easy-going male with extensive touring experience.


NORTH AMERICA

Blue Ridge Parkway - 2009   created: 08/18/2008
I would like to ride the blue ridge parkway next summer (2009). A well-established bike company called Black Bear Adventures has tours available. To go on the longer 13-night option, it is a private tour for groups of 6 or more. So my wife and I are looking for 4 or more riders that are interested in going on the longer trip. If interested,

Riding Around the Northeast   created: 08/05/2008
Looking for people who love bicycling touring and like to share it with others. I'd like to meet touring partners for day rides or a full week of riding. Once a year I take a week off to travel by bike. All my rides were within a one-day car ride from New York City. I made loops in Vermont, Finger Lakes New York, New Jersey, the Poconos and Catskills, and three times across Pennsylvania. Currently I am looking for a partner to share a ride this September. I have few routes in mind but open to any fresh suggestions. If you are not available in September, that is okay. We can come up with something interesting for next year. Or just meet for a day ride if you live within a few hours of driving from New York.

Minnesota to Texas   created: 07/31/2008
Looking for companion(s) to ride the Northern/Great Rivers/Southern Tier routes. Starting in Stillwater, Minnnesota around September 15 to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, then heading west to about La Grange,Texas ending up near Corpus Christi on the Gulf. This is my first experience touring but I have a decent amount of urban biking under my belt. I'm a 26-year-old female who really doesn't want to be in Minnesota for another winter, why not bike to my winter destination? I plan on doing 50-60 miles a day, mainly camping and cooking, perhaps some couch surfing. If interested,

Kokopelli Trail   created: 07/24/2008
Searching for travel companion(s) to do the Kokopelli Trail between Loma, Colorado and Moab, Utah in September/early October. Trip will be self-supported.

Idaho Tour   created: 07/18/2008
I am looking for others to tour Idaho for a week maybe longer. Self contained would be the cool way to see the state. Have experience on state highways, dirt roads, or trails.

Florida Tour   created: 07/14/2008
73-year-old male cyclist looking for others to cycle from St Augustine, Florida to Key West on the east coast, return on the west coast of Florida during January 2009. Self contained, camping, hostels, motels, and cooking. About 50 miles a day, 1,150 miles or 300 miles less using ferry from Key West to Ft. Meyers, missing the Everglades. If interested, call Paul at 352-245-1653 or

Southwest Touring   created: 06/30/2008
Middle-aged female touring cyclist looking for same in Southwest for weekend and maybe weeklong tours. I am very experienced and open to camping, supported, and credit-card touring. 30-50 miles per day. If interested, please

San Francisco to San Diego - 2009   created: 05/20/2008
Experienced racing cyclist with some touring experience looking for companion(s) to ride from San Francisco to San Diego in seven days. Each day?s average mileage will be 89 miles to make the 620-mile trek to San Diego in seven days. Scheduled ride is for 2009 but have not yet decided whether to ride in the spring (May-June) or fall (September October). Plan is to ride with bare necessities using a 1,000 cubic-inch trunk pack and stay in Motel 6/Super 8 type accommodations - no camping. The lighter load will result in a faster pace and better bike handling. I?m doing this to celebrate my 50th birthday with hopes of wanting to do more tours in the future. Tentative schedule is the following: Sunday, Golden Gate Bridge to Santa Cruz ? 85. Monday, Santa Cruz to Monterey ? 45. Tuesday, Monterey to San Simeon ? 95. Wednesday, San Simeon to Lompoc ? 95. Thursday, Lompoc to Oxnard ? 92. Friday, Oxnard to Orange County ? 120. Saturday, Orange County to San Diego - 85. If interested,

La Paz to Cabo San Lucas   created: 04/29/2008
I'm a 47-year old, very strong cyclist. I am leaning towards fully contained cycling but could be convinced otherwise. I am planning a short adventure to La Paz. Fly into La Paz cycle to Cabo San Lucas and back. It will be from December 22-30 2008. I live in Texas. You can live anywhere. I don't speak Spanish. If interested, call 281-283-5740

Vermont Northeast Kingdom   created: 03/24/2008
Group of four couples and two singles seeking additional riders for a week-long tour from Burlington, Vermont, through the Northeast Kingdom and back. Start on September 20, end September 27, average distance 58 miles per day, stay in B&B?s and motels, support vehicle (sharing expenses). If interested

To All Riders   created: 06/29/2007
We are cyclists who have been on a 2,800+ mile- self-supported ride. We are currently living in Houston, Texas, and would like to extend an invitation to those who might have an emergency, need a place to get in out of the weather, need a ride, or just want a shower and do some laundry. If any riders need anything near Houston, please call Nancy and Jill at 281.478.4766 or


STATE TO STATE

Oregon to California   created: 08/12/2008
50-year-old male looking for companion for 7-14 day ride in Northwest/West in starting early-mid September. Considering Oregon Coast to Northern California. 50-80+ miles a day. Camping and/or motels when necessary. Open to other suggestions. If interested,





Please note: Adventure Cycling assumes, but cannot verify, that the persons advertising here are truthfully representing themselves. You should always take some time to meet your prospective traveling companions and discuss your tour plans before you begin your travels together.

To list your own ride: You must be a member of the Adventure Cycling Association before you can list a ride in this area. Email your ad of 50 words or less to the Editor. Include your membership number, address, and phone number along with your listing.