Recent Posts
The Life of a Backroads Trip Leader
I’ve been a Backroads Trip Leader for seven years and one of the most frequent questions I’m asked...
Top 5 Places to Travel in February
February is the time of year when most people are relaxing, recovering from the holidays and getting back...
Waterfalls of Oregon’s Columbia River Gorge
The sights and sounds of waterfalls have always captivated me. Whether it's due to the security my brain...
Tom Hale's Straight Talk
Backroads Brings Yoga to Active Travel
Yoga is already happening organically on many of our trips, and we see...Active Travel as Unique as You
I’m not a fan of buzzwords, especially when it comes to travel. “Experiential,”...400 Bikers in a Typhoon
Since very early in the Backroads days, we have run annual staff rides...How Backroads Went International
Expanding Backroads internationally is a tale of necessity, entrepreneurialism, and of course, adventure!...
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Tips, Tools
The Ultimate Spin Class Playlist
A great way to prepare for a Backroads trip is by joining a...Secret to a Longer Life: Bike to Work! (Really)
What if you could increase your chances of living a long and healthy...Tom Hale’s Top Questions to Ask when Choosing an Active Travel Company
In the 38 years since I founded Backroads, I've found a great deal...100 Years Old and Biking!
This year I had the honor of attending my first 100th birthday party....How to Stay Fueled
Eating on Backroads trips is not only fun, it's necessary! With great activity...
