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We at Backroads know bikes. Those of you who travel with us know bikes. We are bike people. We love our world on two wheels. They give us great jo...

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woman stretching yoga in Costa Rica, Hotel Punta Islita infinity pool

Long flights, trains rides and layovers. These extended stints of sitting and inactivity as you're preparing for--or recovering from--your Backroa...

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During my time in Tuscany, I led the Backroads biking trip several times but I have never had the feeling I was repeating something. I just love b...

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South African Antelope

A hint of a sea breeze fills the air. The sky is a deep blue. From where I'm sitting I can see Table Mountain looming overhead. The waiter casuall...

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The San Juan Islands victory jump after an epic ride to this beautiful view

The wind is blowing in your face, which is usually a pleasant feeling but today it's making the riding one hell of a lot tougher. Your head feels ...

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Italian Flag rustling in the wind

The first experience I had with the Italian fear of wind came after a gym workout with the host mom for whom I was au pairing. We both took shower...

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Farmer stacking crates of cherries in Puglia (Apulia) Italy

One of the best parts of a Backroads trip is the connection with a place and its locals, and one of the best parts of being a Backroads leader is ...

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Pho ga, a staple of Vietnamese cuisine

For me, the last few years have been nomadic to say the least, as I have lingered in no particular place longer than a month or two at a time. And...

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View of the Hagia Sofia from the Eminonu ferry dock

Minarets and church spires. The call to prayer and tantric beats of lounge music. These are just a couple of the contrasts you'll encounter wander...

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Backroads leader Heather Hendrie summiting Mt. Salkantay near Machu Picchu

Here's the first thing you should know: how you perform at high altitude can have very little to do with your fitness level. So let yourself off t...

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Biking touring in New Hampshire

After finishing a Backroads' trip, do you crave more hours in the saddle? More time on your bike? More adventures?! One of my favorite ways to spe...

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We at Backroads know bikes. Those of you who travel with us know bikes. We are bike people. We love our world on two wheels. They give us great jo...

Read More
woman stretching yoga in Costa Rica, Hotel Punta Islita infinity pool

Long flights, trains rides and layovers. These extended stints of sitting and inactivity as you're preparing for--or recovering from--your Backroa...

Read More

During my time in Tuscany, I led the Backroads biking trip several times but I have never had the feeling I was repeating something. I just love b...

Read More
South African Antelope

A hint of a sea breeze fills the air. The sky is a deep blue. From where I'm sitting I can see Table Mountain looming overhead. The waiter casuall...

Read More
The San Juan Islands victory jump after an epic ride to this beautiful view

The wind is blowing in your face, which is usually a pleasant feeling but today it's making the riding one hell of a lot tougher. Your head feels ...

Read More
Italian Flag rustling in the wind

The first experience I had with the Italian fear of wind came after a gym workout with the host mom for whom I was au pairing. We both took shower...

Read More
Farmer stacking crates of cherries in Puglia (Apulia) Italy

One of the best parts of a Backroads trip is the connection with a place and its locals, and one of the best parts of being a Backroads leader is ...

Read More
Pho ga, a staple of Vietnamese cuisine

For me, the last few years have been nomadic to say the least, as I have lingered in no particular place longer than a month or two at a time. And...

Read More
View of the Hagia Sofia from the Eminonu ferry dock

Minarets and church spires. The call to prayer and tantric beats of lounge music. These are just a couple of the contrasts you'll encounter wander...

Read More
Backroads leader Heather Hendrie summiting Mt. Salkantay near Machu Picchu

Here's the first thing you should know: how you perform at high altitude can have very little to do with your fitness level. So let yourself off t...

Read More
Biking touring in New Hampshire

After finishing a Backroads' trip, do you crave more hours in the saddle? More time on your bike? More adventures?! One of my favorite ways to spe...

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