bicycling health and safety

bicycling health and safety

Woman is riding a bike but her head is not showing.
Dec
13

Here are our six favorite news stories about bicycling in 2024

As 2024 comes to an end, we’re thinking of all the good things that bicycles have done to make life better during this latest spin around the…

cyclist on a road with 2024
Dec
29

New Year's Resolutions to make you and your bike happier

New Year’s resolutions. Some people love them, others hate them, many are indifferent. I’ve spent time in all three camps, but an article…

A woman in bicycling gear is wearing a surgical mask while standing by the side of the road.
Oct
05

Our revised policy on COVID and respiratory illnesses

COVID & Other Illnesses As forecasted by health experts, there has been an uptick in COVID cases. To keep our tour participants as healthy as…

senior woman cycling
Sep
15

Does biking help you live longer?

Last weekend I watched the Netflix series Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones. Blue Zones refer to five areas around the globe where the local…

woman bike riding in the winter
Oct
22

Winter’s coming. Keep bike riding.

Shorter days. Colder temperatures. And possibly even snow or ice. If you think winter is a time to put your bike away in storage, think again. In…

Jackie demonstrates using a bike helmet mirror, which helps her monitor the traffic behind her.
Aug
17

Mirror, mirror on the bike (or helmet, or sunglasses, or arm)

When it comes to bicycle touring safety accessories, helmets seem to get all the attention. We require all our guests and guides to wear them when…