About the tour

Some of my friends are asking similar questions about the tour. This is an Adventure Cycling Association Expedition. By definition, an Expedition is a self contained tour of more than 30 days; it represents the epitome of pure cycle-touring.

Packing everything we need onto our bikes and hitting the road under our own power can be a deeply rewarding experience. This type of touring requires group cooperation and the spirit of adventure. Hopefully, we all have some moxie and are looking for a challenge: the rewards can be significant. I have yet to meet any of the other riders, but we’ll go home with a strong sense of accomplishment, heartfelt camaraderie, and a lifetime of memories.

We’ll carry camping gear, personal gear, clothing, and food in panniers (cowboys would call them saddle bags) or on trailers. A leader will ride along with our small group of participants. No motor vehicles accompany self-contained tours. All group members contribute to a cooking rotation. The tour itinerary is listed in an earlier post, but has some flexibility.

I have already paid the tour fee, which covers a beginning and ending motel/hostel, group cooking equipment, a tool kit, first-aid supplies, food, overnight camping fees, leader expenses, maps, a safety triangle, and a few additional necessities.