Adventure Cycling Association

Legendary German touring cyclist Heinz Stücke spent more than 50 years cycling nearly 650,000 kilometers. He passed away on July 22, 2026. Here is a bit of his story.

Have you ever wondered what cycling will be like in 50 years? What about 50 years ago? These were questions our writer pondered while recreating a 750-plus-mile tour from 1976 — on penny-farthings.

From salt flats to summit passes, our community captured the moments that make bike travel unforgettable. But that doesn’t mean that, when we look back on this year’s winners in another 50 years, they won’t look as delightfully dated as our Bikecentennial photos do today.

Adventure Cycling turns 50 this year, and cyclists across the country are celebrating the way cyclists do: by getting on their bikes and going on an adventure. Through our Drop-in ...

The Breakdown The best bikepacking gear setup depends on three factors: your bike size, trip style, and personal preferences. There’s no single “right” answer for every cyclist, but navigating these ...

With apologies to the old saying “Stop and smell the roses,” if you’re going to stop while riding Adventure Cycling’s Idaho Hot Springs Mountain Bike Route, it really shouldn’t be ...

Outdoor athletes have always been drawn to Duluth. The historic port city on the western tip of Lake Superior has a network of hiking, nordic skiing, and mountain biking trails ...

The Breakdown: Bike advocacy is more important than ever Bike advocacy improves safety and infrastructure: Better bike lanes, road design, and traffic policies come directly from cyclist input. Cycling routes ...

Our journey began in a flurry of barely-contained madness, which is normal for me. In the span of a weekend, I had moved out of my apartment, packed for our ...

In March, we represented Adventure Cycling at the League of American Bicyclists’ National Bike Summit in Washington, D.C. And it was nothing short of energizing. From chatting with advocates from ...