FAQs

What equipment does Backroads provide on my trip?

For Biking & Multi-Adventure Trips with Biking

Custom titanium-frame bikes designed for lightness, comfort and performance

Fleet options: Performance Bike, E-bike, Mountain Bike, tandems* and kids’ bikes

Included gear: helmet, Wahoo GPS device with preloaded routes, water bottles, trunk bag, gel seat cover, safety triangle, lock and cables, plus two panniers (for tandems only)

For Hiking & Walking Trips and Multi-Adventure Trips

Water bottles

Hiking poles*

Paper directions (upon request) and overview maps

For Snow Adventures

Snowshoes or Yaktraks (depending on activity)

*Pole details: In Europe, we provide Leki Trekking poles (extend to 145 cm) or Tracks poles (extend to 147 cm). In North America, Latin America and Asia & the Pacific, we provide Black Diamond “Trail Back” poles (extend to 140 cm).

Note: E-bikes and tandems are available only in select locations. Tandems are by request, carry an additional fee, and are subject to availability."

How many hours of activity can I expect each day?

That’s the beauty of Backroads—you get to decide. With multiple route options, support vans and Trip Leaders, every day is flexible. Most guests spend about three to five hours on the bike or trail, but you can adjust up or down depending on how much activity feels right for you.

Here’s a general guide to activity time by level:

Level 1: 2–3 hours
Level 2: 2–4 hours
Level 3: 3–5 hours
Level 4: 4–6 hours
Level 5: 5–7+ hours
For more details—including mileage and elevation gain—see our Activity Chart.

Are bikes included?

Yes! Every Backroads Biking Trip includes the use of our titanium-frame bikes, custom designed for the perfect mix of lightness, comfort and performance. You’ll also have access to our full fleet, which includes Performance Bikes, E-bikes, Mountain Bikes, tandems* and kids’ bikes.

Along with your bike, we provide everything you need for the ride: a helmet, Wahoo GPS device with preloaded routes, water bottles, trunk bag for storage, gel seat cover, safety triangle, lock/cables and—on tandems—two panniers.

*Note: E-bikes and tandems are available only on select trips and locations. Tandems are by request, carry an additional fee and are subject to availability.