For 50 years, we’ve been mapping routes, building community, and inspiring journeys that transform lives. From the TransAmerica Trail to the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route, we exist to make bicycle travel accessible, meaningful, and within reach for everyone. When you become a member or donate, you’re not just planning your next ride — you’re protecting the routes, stories, and communities that make bicycle travel possible.
Our Impact
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We research, map, and maintain more than 50,000 miles of bicycle touring and bikepacking routes across North America, designing each to take you somewhere worth going.
We work at the state and federal levels to protect and enhance the rights of bicycle travelers and build a safer, more connected network of routes.
Our tours are all about the shared experience of traveling together through incredible places.
From how to pack for your first bikepacking trip to tips for tackling a 2,000-mile route, our in-depth guides, how-tos, and practical resources have got you covered.
We’re a member-supported nonprofit, and the people who ride with us, join us, and give to us are the reason we’ve made it 50 years.
When you join or give, you help:
Maintain and expand iconic routes
Advocate for safer riding conditions
Support a thriving cycling community
Get more out of every ride you take