Bike Tours
Experience the total immersion of exploring on two wheels—heading out on your own or with riding companions. With Backroads, you can set your pace, covering as many (or as few) miles as you wish. Whether you've ridden several centuries or are a newcomer to biking, nothing matches the thrill of exploring the world by bike.
OUR FLEET: THE BEST BIKES IN ACTIVE TRAVEL
All bikes are professionally maintained, precision-tuned and expertly fitted for your comfort and abilities. No matter how you like to ride or who you ride with, a leisurely spin with your family or a race to the summit with friends, our bike fleet has you covered. LEARN MORE.
New for 2024
Updated and state-of-the-art titanium frame with a lightweight custom design and balanced handling – ideal for avid riders wanting an efficient and comfortable ride on the best routes in Europe and North America. Wireless SRAM Force eTap AXS shifting, TRP Spyre SLC disc brakes and lightweight Mavic carbon wheels are just some of the features that make this a stellar addition to our fleet. Drop handlebars only.
Included in trip price.
Available on Biking Trips and select Multi-Adventure Trips in Europe and North America.
Not available in the following destinations: Alaska, Switzerland; Multi-Adventure Trips in the Dolomites.
Available Accessories: Trunk bag | Flat pedals included (or bring your own pedals)
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A proven classic, our custom-designed titanium touring bike is suited for a wide range of cyclists. It features a comfortable ergonomic seat and a long wheel base that add to the bike’s control and stability. This touring bike combines a wide range of gears with the ease of an adjustable upright riding position for comfort and efficiency. Upright handlebars only.
Included in trip price.
Available on Biking Trips and Multi-Adventures Worldwide.
Select trips use our titanium mountain bikes.
Available Accessories: Rear rack and trunk bag | Flat pedals included (or bring your own pedals)
View full bike sizes/geometry. Please note, select regions use a touring bike version with different components. View the bike specifications for full details.
Our custom designed Titanium Electric-Assist Bike is a lightweight yet powerful machine unique in the world of e-bikes. One of the lightest e-bikes available, it provides plenty of power (and then some!) to flatten the hills and more than enough battery range to cover the distance. Other outstanding features include the same comfort as our Touring Bikes and lower top tubes for easier mounting and dismounting. Available for guests 16 or older; not appropriate for pulling a Trailer Bike or a Cub trailer on a Family Trip. Upright handlebars only.
Included in trip price. (Subject to availability; advance reservation required.)
Available on most Biking and Multi-Adventures Trips.
Available Accessories: Rear rack and trunk bag | Flat pedals or toe-cages included (or bring your own pedals)
View full bike sizes/geometry. Please note, select regions use a touring bike version with different components. View the bike specifications for full details.
On your next Backroads adventure, ride like a pro with the top-of-the-line carbon Cannondale Synapse Hi-Mod Red ETAP AXS. The Synapse has been put through its paces at both Paris-Roubaix and the Tour de France by the UCI World Tour team–EF Pro Cycling. Delivering phenomenal acceleration and handling in a light and powerful package—it’s built for hard-core riders, men and women alike, who are looking for a high-performance bike that doesn’t sacrifice comfort. The Synapse is offered in a complete range of sizes.
Available by request for $650 on Biking Trips in Europe and Canada. (Subject to availability; advance reservation required; not available on trips in Norway, Scotland or Switzerland.)
Available Accessories: Not equipped with a rear rack or bag | Bring your own pedals | Selection of saddle sizes available
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Elevate your riding experience on US biking trips with the Canyon Endurace CF SLX 9 Di2, a flagship endurance bike. With a pedigree backed by multiple pro wins in the Tour de France and world championships, this best-in-class carbon rig puts comfort and performance first, pairing Shimano’s newest top-end 12-speed Dura-Ace Di2 groupset with a first-rate German-engineered carbon chassis. Offered in a range of sizes for all riders seeking an unparalleled experience on the best cycling routes in the US.
Available by request for $650 on Biking Trips in the US. (Subject to availability; advance reservation required)
Available Accessories: Small saddle bag with patch kit | Not equipped with a rear rack or trunk bag | Bring your own pedals | Wide saddle (150 mm) available
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Our titanium mountain bikes are custom-designed for more comfortable riding on trips where routes include some dirt and rougher paved roads. They are used on Multi-Adventure Trips in Argentina, select Costa Rica; Cuba; Dolomites Family; India; Peru; South Africa & Botswana; Tanzania; Zambia, Zimbabwe & Botswana.
Included in trip price.
Available on the above Multi-Adventures Trips.
Available Accessories: Rear rack and trunk bag | Flat pedals included (or bring your own pedals)
View full bike sizes/geometry and bike specifications.
Do you prefer to spin in tandem with your partner or your child? Ride the tandem! This hand-built frame features Co-Motion's custom-designed cro-moly steel tubeset, powerful Avid disc brakes, Shimano Ultegra drive train, and a custom, upgraded wheelset. Suggested for riders with some tandem experience and on trips with flatter terrain. Due to the tandem's size, frequent racking is not realistic, so there may be fewer opportunities to hop in the van. Dropped handlebars for captain position, upright for stoker (pictured).
Available by request for $400 on Biking Trips in Europe, US & Canada. (Subject to availability; advance reservation required; not available on trips in Norway, Scotland or Switzerland.)
Available Accessories: Rear rack and pannier or trunk bag | Flat pedals or toe-cages included (or bring your own pedals)
View full bike sizes/geometry and bike specifications.
Kids' Bikes
While the wheels might be small, the performance is big—it's the perfect choice for kids. On all Backroads Family Trips, you'll find 20" and 24" bicycles for the younger set.
Included in trip price.
Available on Biking Trips for Families with Teens & Kids and Multi-Adventures for Families with Teens & Kids worldwide.
Available Accessories: Rear rack and trunk bag | Flat pedals included
View full bike sizes/geometry and bike specifications.
Trailer Bike
The Burley Kazoo trailer bike, for children up to 85 pounds, attaches to an adult bike with your child providing some of the pedal power for a real team effort! It's ideal for kids who may be comfortable pedaling around the neighborhood but aren't yet ready for bike touring.
Included in trip price.
Available on Biking Trips for Families with Teens & Kids and Multi-Adventures for Families with Teens & Kids worldwide.
Certain items may not be available on select trips.
Trailer Carriers
The Burley Cub trailer, for children 60 pounds and under, is a sturdy carrier that attaches to our bikes. It provides a comfortable and safe ride in the spacious interior with inner pockets for snacks and drinks, a reclining seat with a secure five-point padded harness system and an adjustable sunscreen.
Included in your trip price.
Available on Biking Trips for Families with Teens & Kids and Multi-Adventures for Families with Teens & Kids worldwide.
Certain items may not be available on select trips.
Our GPS devices are easy to use, offer easy-to-follow directions and come pre-loaded with all routes and route options specific to your Backroads Biking Trip in Europe, United States, Canada; and select destinations in Asia, Latin America and the Middle East: Bali, Cambodia, Chile, Costa Rica, Israel, Japan, Laos, New Zealand, Tahiti, Thailand and Vietnam. For Biking Trips in other locales and for all Multi-Adventures and Walking & Hiking Trips, navigation options include downloadable GPS files for your own device and turn-by-turn paper directions.
Included in trip price.
YOUR PACE, ALWAYS SUPPORTED
Several routes and a range of levels are offered each day so you can choose how much or how little activity you want to do.
LEVEL 1
2-3 hours
8-22 miles
Up to 1,000 feet
Relatively flat with some inclines
LEVEL 2
2-4 hours
18-32 miles
Up to 2,200 feet
Gently rolling with longer flat sections
LEVEL 3
3-5 hours
26-42 miles
Up to 3,400 feet
Hills and longer grades
LEVEL 4
4-6 hours
36-54 miles
Up to 4,400 feet
Occasional steady climbs
LEVEL 5
5-7+ hours
48-70+ miles
Over 4,400 feet
Long and steep climbs
See each trip page for detailed day-by-day route descriptions. The e-bike reduces the time and effort required for each biking level.
TOP 10 BIKE TOURS FOR...
I would love to know if you have a secret lair where you turn normal people into superheroes. Once again, the Trip Leaders were amazing and the local guides were charming and engaging. Back to the catalog to look for next year’s trip!
Backroads was an amazing experience. Our trip far exceeded our expectations—and was literally, the trip of a lifetime.
It’s obvious that Backroads is serious about the biking part of their bike trips.
