Backroads in the News
Backroads is regularly featured in local and national publications. Here are some of our favorite articles:
Media Mentions
Backroads Launches New 20s & Beyond Trips for Families with Older Kids in 20s and 30s
August 21, 2019
"Backroads options span the globe, but the ones that look most tantalizing to me are New Zealand Multi-Adventure, Greece Multi-Adventure, and Spain’s Mallorca and Menorca Bike Tour."
10 Cycling Tours to Add to Your Bucket List
July 26, 2019
"Traverse the Carolinas, climb the Blue Ridge Mountains, and experience Southern Appalachian culture with Backroads, a 40-year-old company known for its upscale, active trips."
The Honeymoon’s Not Over: A Return To Sicily Uncovers New Reasons To Fall In Love With This Alluring Island
July 1, 2019
"The logistics of plotting a multi-day bike trip here seemed overwhelming, so we left that side of things to Backroads, an adventure travel company that runs cycling vacations around the world."
Age-Appropriate Fun with Backroads Adventure Travel
May 31, 2019
How to keep travel fun, flexible and meaningful when your kids are older—with Backroads showing up at just the right pace for adult children and parents traveling together.
Multi-Sport Adventure Cruise in New Zealand is a Backroads' Gem
May 14, 2019
"...as I made plans to go to New Zealand for my very first visit, I wanted to make sure to do it right. For me, that meant it would be as part of a Backroads active cruise."
Avid Travel With Britton Frost – Active Cruising With Backroads
April 29, 2019
A podcast-style interview with Backroads’ Michael Bernhard about how the company’s active cruising format—partnering with Ponant and AmaWaterways—rewrites what “cruise” can mean for cyclists and hikers.
10 Incredible European Tours for 2019
March 26, 2019
"Far from the bustling crowds of Venice and Rome, this trip from Backroads takes you on a cycling trip through the less-traveled region of Puglia, located in the heel of Italy’s boot."
The Power of People: How Backroads Became the World's Largest Adventure Travel Company (With Nearly Perfect Guest Ratings)
January 30, 2019
"Need to learn how to hire, train, and manage a highly distributed, nearly autonomous workforce? Backroads might be the perfect role model."
Former Wisconsin Olympian Aly Dudek Travels The World As a Backroads Bicycle Tour Guide
December 21, 2018
Profiles former Olympic speed-skater Aly Dudek turned expert Trip Leader—highlighting her global tours with Backroads, where her competitive edge translates into unforgettable cycling adventures.
5 Last-Minute Trips That Will Help You Escape The Holidays
December 13, 2018
"Now’s your chance to see bison lumbering across the icy landscape, otters fishing in semi-frozen streams and maybe even catch a glimpse of a cautious gray wolf."
5 More Awesome Treks to Get Your Adrenaline Pumping
December 12, 2018
"Already checked Spain’s famed pilgrimage off your bucket list? We dug up additional must-do adventures — all new for 2018 — from other top outfitters. "
10 Best New Adventures for 2019
December 10, 2018
Lists Backroads among “10 Best New Adventures for 2019,” featuring fresh trips like Bike-to-Sail Croatia and Heli-Hike Canada that blend luxe support with wild terrain.
Pedal Pose
October 10, 2018
"Professional cyclists rave about the benefits of yoga for the sport. . . . Backroads recently added guided hatha-style sessions to a number of its 2019 biking tours."
Backroads & Tom Hale: 40 Years Of Adventure
October 10, 2018
"Backroads has been the world’s largest active travel company since pretty much forever. Founded in 1979 by Tom Hale, the company has become synonymous with hiking, biking and walking vacations."
Five Ways to Go Leaf Peeping New England Style
October 10, 2018
"The luxury Backroads cycle tour through the quintessential Vermont fall landscape is a chance to get back to nature and enjoy iconic Americana."
Viva Cuba! On a Bike, Off the Grid
October 10, 2018
"The Backroads Cuba Biking Tour covers 160 miles in the northwestern region of the island including Viñales National Park, La Güira National Park, Cayo Jutias, the Sierra del Rosario Biosphere Reserve, and Fusterlandia."
Chain Reaction—Biking with Backroads in Croatia and Slovenia
September 1, 2018
"'I like to ride a bike on these trips,' says Virtuoso travel advisor Mary Walker of Keller, Texas, who frequently recommends Backroads to active clients and families."
Backroads Family Trips Are the Best Way To Share The World
September 1, 2018
"Backroads has long been recognized as an amazing adventure company.... I recently discovered that it is also one of the best family adventure companies."
Chain Reaction - Biking with Backroads in Croatia and Slovenia
August 8, 2018
"'I like to ride a bike on these trips,' says Virtuoso travel advisor Mary Walker of Keller, Texas, who frequently recommends Backroads to active clients and families."
Why You Should Plan a Cycling Adventure Through Cuba
July 17, 2018
"I left feeling like I had not just seen Cuba, I'd truly experienced it."
Five Active African Getaways For Travelers Looking To Explore On Foot
July 7, 2018
"If you’re looking to experience the natural beauty and wildlife many African nations have to offer, but get up close and personal, these getaways are great options."
5 Amazing Bike Vacations For Every Taste And Budget
July 1, 2018
Lists Backroads among “5 Amazing Bike Vacations for Every Taste and Budget”—highlighting its adventurous yet well-supported trips as standout options for riders of all levels.
8 Epic Cycling Tours For The Ultimate World Adventurer
June 1, 2018
"This six-day escapade organized by Backroads kicks off in stylish Stockholm before wrapping up in Copenhagen, Denmark's effortlessly cool capital city."
5 Tips to Enjoy a Tween- and Teen-Friendly Vacation
June 1, 2018
"Booking one can take the stress away from the planning, and your child or children will be surrounded by others their age."
Hiking And Yoga, Biking And Yoga - Your Active Vacations Just Got Better
June 1, 2018
"One of the very best active tour operators is Backroads, a pioneer in the space, which has been running first-class cycling, hiking and multi-sport trips around the world since 1979, is still run by its founder."
