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

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...

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...

Happy comfortable feet empower you to tackle indulgent adventures and find delight in every moment. Having proper footwear should be priority nume...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

One of the greatest things about working for Backroads is being able to experience unique cultural events around the globe. Ever since I first set...