Tour and Ride Calendars
Photo by Russ Roca on the Adventure Cycling Association's website.
This page is an attempt to condense and categorize information on organized tours and rides by location. Our goal is to keep the page and links updated with the most current information. But you know how that goes! Any constructive criticism or news about your favorite rides is welcome as we will always be adding new information as we get it.
We got the idea for this page from Gene Bisbee over at Biking Bis and he has done a great job with his page. Our page is a long way from being a comprehensive compendium but hopefully it will be a good starting point for those planning a bicycle trip.
EVENTS IN IDAHO
BITTERROOT BONANZA
July – September, 2012
Row Adventures is an Idaho based adventure travel company. The Bitterroot Bonanza is a multi-day trip that combines a bike tour with rafting and kayaking. The bike route takes advantage of the Rails to Trails system and is an ideal family trip.
Ride Idaho
The 2012 Ride Idaho will take place August 5-11, 2012. This years route explores central Idaho from New Meadows to Moscow, some beautiful country indeed. The organizers encourage signing uo early since this one usually sells out quickly.
EVENTS IN MONTANA
TOUR OF THE SWAN RIVER VALLEY
May 19-20, 2012
I did this ride a half dozen times in the late ’70′s and the 80′s. Great scenery and fantastic support. TOSRV West is a two-day, challenging and fun bicycle tour (110 miles or 85 miles each day) through the scenic splendor of western Montana. Missoulians On Bicycles (MOBI), the event organizer, provides food stops, baggage shuttle and camping arrangements so that you can concentrate on enjoying the cycling.
RATPOD
Dillon, Mt.
TBA June, 2012
A fundraiser to benefit Camp Make-a-Dream, RATPOD is a ride around the Pioneers in One Day We have heard great things about this ride and encourage you to consider it.
EVENTS IN OREGON
Cycle Oregon Celebrating it’s 25 th anniversary in 2012.
Week Ride: September 8-15
Weekend Ride: July 13-15
New this year: Registration will be online only. The Cycle Oregon Week Ride is limited to the first 2,200 who sign up, and the Weekend Ride is limited to 2,000 riders. Both rides sold out in 2011, so register early to ensure your spot!
EVENTS IN TEXAS
BIG BEND LOOP
Oct. 20-28, 2012
This brand-new, 9-day van-supported tour explores the wild and picturesque terrain of the Big Bend region of far West Texas. Organized by the Adventure Cycling Association.
EVENTS IN UTAH
HEBER VALLEY CENTURY
Heber Valley, Utah
September 22, 2012
The Heber Valley Century is one of Utah’s most beautiful bike rides through the scenic splendor of the Wasatch Mountains. The dramatic autumn beauty of Heber Valley, picturesque Jordanelle, and the Olympic venue Soldier Hollow will take your breath away. This spectacular adventure will challenge you and your friends. Enjoy the quiet roads and quaint villages on this timeless ride through the most scenic parts of Utah. Whether you choose to ride 100, 65, 50, or 25 miles you will enjoy the tranquility and beauty of this adventure.
EVENTS IN WYOMING
Tour De Wyoming
Jackson Hole, Wyoming
July 15-20
SHHH, We didn’t want to advertize this one because Sky King really wants to ride and it is a lottery to get in.
This year’s Tour De Wyoming takes the riders through the Star Valley – it will be amazing.
EVENTS IN THE USA
AMERICA BY BICYCLE
If you are looking for supported touring – America by Bicycle, Inc offers a huge selection – coast to coast and regional tours, fully supported “tour de credit card”
