Stories

Connection is at the heart of every adventure. We bring travelers together and forge meaningful bonds with the communities we visit. Dive into the stories that make us who we are—from our incredible Trip Leaders to our inspiring guests and more.

Backroads Trip Leaders Matt & Marlee
February 14, 2014

Leaders in Love

Why is it that when some people are brought together, they end up falling in love? Is it similar personalities or shared interests that connect them? Perhaps it's purely chemical. Or maybe it's something more dramatic, like conquering a feat together...

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Backroads Electric Assist Ebike
December 15, 2013

Why E-bikes?

For the 35th anniversary of Backroads, we decided it was about time to get me out talking to the press, something I hadn’t done in ages. Everyone wanted to talk about e-bikes, electric assist bikes. All the editors and writers I met challenged my decision to offer them on trip.

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Backroads Staff Ride in Andalucia Spain
December 12, 2013

Staff Ride Love

It's not often in life you get an opportunity to see how loved you are. The opportunity to be reminded just how lucky you are. There are birthdays, but then those are almost obligatory. Random moments caught in time when someone tells you how much you mean to them…

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