Tours in the Plains

They’re not called the Great Plains for nothing, these wide-open spaces have plenty of room for your mind — and legs — to roam. The surprisingly steep Black Hills of South Dakota provides a stark contrast to the vast fields and gentle river valleys of the Mighty Missouri. And the middle of the country’s legendary hospitality makes every stop, whether for a meal, a snack, or just some shade, sure to be memorable. Experience a dose of pure Americana and let your dreams range as wide as the skies.

Black Hills: Inn to Inn. “Majestic,” “striking,” and “otherworldly” are just some of the words used to describe the Black Hills of South Dakota, and you’ll see it all from your saddle as you cycle along lightly traveled roads and portions of the unforgettable Mickelson Trail.

Black Hills - South Dakota: Fully Supported. “Majestic,” “striking,” and “otherworldly” are just some of the words used to describe the Black Hills of South Dakota, and you’ll see it all from your saddle as you cycle along lightly traveled roads and portions of the unforgettable Mickelson Trail.

TransAm Express Westward: Van Supported. This take on a classic route should entice people who love riding trail systems. By riding the entirety of the C&O Canal Trail and Great Allegheny Passage in the east and Katy Trail in the Midwest before meeting up with the famed TransAm Trail in Colorado, this tour will have over 500 miles of bicycle paths and should be an experience of a lifetime for anyone looking for a transcontinental ride.

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Acadia and Mt. Desert Island: Inn to Inn. Spend a long weekend riding the scenic roads that bring you through Maine’s only National Park - Acadia. Relax by the rocky Otter Cliffs, listen to Thunder Hole, and maybe even take a trip on the famous Carriage Roads.

C&O Canal/GAP: Fully Supported. This fall you won’t need to worry about traffic as you ride your hybrid or mountain bike 330 miles on gently graded gravel and dirt trails from the heart of the nation’s capital north into Pennsylvania.

New Mexico Enchanted Lands - South: Van Supported. On this 576-mile loop, we’ll enjoy the diversity of two areas in New Mexico’s south: the white sands to the east and the Gila National Forest to the west with plenty of Southwest culture along the way.

Florida Keys: Self Contained. Get a second dose of summer with this Sunshine State ride. You can smile wide as you ride knowing you're enjoying 387 miles of sunny, warm weather!