# Adventure Cycling Association: Discover What Awaits

> Explore the world of Bicycle Travel with mapped routes and community support for unforgettable journeys and adventures\.

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## Pages
- [Discover What Awaits \| Adventure Cycling Association](https://www.adventurecycling.org/)
- [rsvp](https://www.adventurecycling.org/membership/campfire-chats/rsvp/)
- [Campfire Chats](https://www.adventurecycling.org/membership/campfire-chats/)
- [Tour Leaders](https://www.adventurecycling.org/guided-tours/tour-leaders/)
- [Guided Tours](https://www.adventurecycling.org/guided-tours/)

## Posts
- [Heinz Stücke: The Man Who Put the World Under His Wheels](https://www.adventurecycling.org/blog/heinz-stucke-obit/): 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\.   
- [How to Cycle in Traffic: Tips from a World Traveler](https://www.adventurecycling.org/blog/how-to-cycle-in-traffic-guide/)
- [Pondering Bike Touring's Past, Present, and Future from a Penny\-farthing Saddle](https://www.adventurecycling.org/blog/penny-farthing-tour-anniversary/): 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\.  
- [Staff Picks: Our Favorite Cycling Gear](https://www.adventurecycling.org/blog/staff-picks-favorite-gear/): The Adventure Cycling staff shares the gear that's earned a permanent spot on its bikes and packing lists — from a decade\-old rear rack to a \.\.\. dish sponge?
- [Going the Distance: What Makes A Touring Bike Durable](https://www.adventurecycling.org/blog/touring-bike-durability/): Four key factors to consider when gearing up for a big adventure to make sure your bike is durable enough for the long haul\.

## Products
- [GDMBR Trail Tee](https://www.adventurecycling.org/shop/gdmbr-trail-tee/)
- [Golden Gravel Trail "Golden Road" Tee](https://www.adventurecycling.org/shop/golden-gravel-trail-golden-road-tee/)
- [GDMBR "Pie Town" Tee](https://www.adventurecycling.org/shop/gdmbr-pie-town-tee/)
- [Retro Bikecentennial Poster](https://www.adventurecycling.org/shop/retro-bikecentennial-poster/)
- [TransAmerica Section 5](https://www.adventurecycling.org/shop/transamerica-section-5/):  
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## Press Releases
- [Adventure Cycling Launches — The Vancouver Crossing Loop](https://www.adventurecycling.org/press_releases/adventure-cycling-launches-the-vancouver-crossing-loop/): For nearly half a century, Adventure Cycling has been crafting America’s premier long\-distance bikepacking and bicycle touring routes, including the first\-of\-their\-kind Great Divide Mountain Biking Route and TransAmerica Trail\. Now the nonprofit is announcing another milestone — its first fully international cycling route\.
- [Adventure Cycling Association Names Andy Williamson as Executive Director](https://www.adventurecycling.org/press_releases/adventure-cycling-association-names-andy-williamson-as-executive-director/):  Adventure Cycling Association's Board of Directors announced today the appointment of Andy Williamson as Executive Director, effective October 1, 2025\. Williamson brings 20 years of specialized experience in developing active outdoor recreation opportunities for member\-based organizations and communities nationwide\.
- [Sarah Swallow to Preview Golden Gravel Trail](https://www.adventurecycling.org/press_releases/sarah-swallow-to-preview-golden-gravel-trail/): TAT Pioneer Sarah Swallow to Preview Adventure Cycling's New 3,688\-Mile Golden Gravel Trail
- [Parks, Peaks, and Prairies Bicycle Route Connects Yellowstone with Minneapolis](https://www.adventurecycling.org/press_releases/parks-peaks-and-prairies-bicycle-route-connects-yellowstone-with-minneapolis/)
- [The USBRS Welcomes New Cross\-State Routes in Wisconsin and California](https://www.adventurecycling.org/press_releases/the-usbrs-welcomes-new-cross-state-routes-in-wisconsin-and-california/)

## Member News
- [Quarterly Update from the Board Chair and Interim ED](https://www.adventurecycling.org/member_news/quarterly-update-from-the-board-chair-and-interim-ed/): Stronger finances, new routes, and what's next for ACA's next 50 years
- [Advocacy in Action: How Adventure Cycling Is Showing Up for Bike Travel](https://www.adventurecycling.org/member_news/advocacy-in-action-how-adventure-cycling-is-showing-up-for-bike-travel/)
- [Your July 2026 Member Newsletter](https://www.adventurecycling.org/member_news/your-july-2026-member-newsletter/)
- [Rebuilding ACA Together](https://www.adventurecycling.org/member_news/rebuilding-aca-together/)
- [Your June 2026 Member Newsletter](https://www.adventurecycling.org/member_news/your-june-2026-member-newsletter/)

## Routes
- [Golden Gravel Trail](https://www.adventurecycling.org/routes-and-maps/adventure-cycling-route-network/golden-gravel-trail/)
- [Great Rivers South](https://www.adventurecycling.org/routes-and-maps/adventure-cycling-route-network/great-rivers-south/)
- [Vancouver Crossing Loop](https://www.adventurecycling.org/routes-and-maps/adventure-cycling-route-network/vancouver-crossing-loop/)
- [Pacific Coast](https://www.adventurecycling.org/routes-and-maps/adventure-cycling-route-network/pacific-coast/)
- [Klamath Mountains Loop](https://www.adventurecycling.org/routes-and-maps/adventure-cycling-route-network/klamath-mountains-loop/)

## Companions
- [Tree to Sea East Coast Vancouver Island Aug 22 2026](https://www.adventurecycling.org/companion/tree-to-sea-east-coast-vancouver-island-aug-22-2026/)
- [Pacific Coast Southbound \- Start September 1, 2026](https://www.adventurecycling.org/companion/pacific-coast-southbound-start-september-1-2026/)
- [May 2027 \- LA to Maine via Route 66 / TransAmerica / Underground Railroad / Northern Tier routes](https://www.adventurecycling.org/companion/may-2027-la-to-maine-via-route-66-transamerica-underground-railroad-northern-tier-routes/)
- [Westfjords Way\- Iceland ride](https://www.adventurecycling.org/companion/westfjords-way-iceland-ride/)
- [Woman in her 60's](https://www.adventurecycling.org/companion/woman-in-her-60s/)

## Popups
- [2025 Drop\-in bottom banner](https://www.adventurecycling.org/?post_type=popup&p=76146)
- [2025 YEA](https://www.adventurecycling.org/?post_type=popup&p=76669)
- [50th Newsletter](https://www.adventurecycling.org/?post_type=popup&p=70436)
- [2025 join and renew bottom banner](https://www.adventurecycling.org/?post_type=popup&p=66822)
- [Bike Bits](https://www.adventurecycling.org/?post_type=popup&p=65028)

## Popup Themes
- [Join and Renew Theme](https://www.adventurecycling.org/?post_type=popup_theme&p=66824)
- [Bike Bits Theme](https://www.adventurecycling.org/?post_type=popup_theme&p=65033)
- [Bottom Banner Theme](https://www.adventurecycling.org/?post_type=popup_theme&p=63671)
- [Default Theme](https://www.adventurecycling.org/?post_type=popup_theme&p=34889)
- [Floating Bar \- Soft Blue](https://www.adventurecycling.org/?post_type=popup_theme&p=34895)

## Categories
- [Explore](https://www.adventurecycling.org/category/explore/)
- [Plan](https://www.adventurecycling.org/category/plan/)
- [Ride](https://www.adventurecycling.org/category/ride/)
- [Adventure Cycling Staff](https://www.adventurecycling.org/category/adventure-cycling-staff/)
- [Touring Gear and Tips](https://www.adventurecycling.org/category/touring-gear-and-tips/)

## Tags
- [Bikes and Gear](https://www.adventurecycling.org/tag/bikes-and-gear/)
- [Touring Basics](https://www.adventurecycling.org/tag/touring-basics/)
- [Places](https://www.adventurecycling.org/tag/places/)
- [Inspiration](https://www.adventurecycling.org/tag/inspiration/)
- [Culture History and Humor](https://www.adventurecycling.org/tag/culture-history-and-humor/)

## Product categories
- [Digital Routes](https://www.adventurecycling.org/product-category/digital-routes/)
- [Route Maps](https://www.adventurecycling.org/product-category/route-maps-2/)
- [Route Maps Individual](https://www.adventurecycling.org/product-category/route-maps-2/route-maps-individual-route-maps-2/)
- [Cycling Equipment](https://www.adventurecycling.org/product-category/cycling-equipment/)
- [Merchandise](https://www.adventurecycling.org/product-category/merchandise/)

## Product tags
- [Adventure Cycling Association](https://www.adventurecycling.org/product-tag/adventure-cycling-association/)
- [Logo Wear](https://www.adventurecycling.org/product-tag/logo-wear/)
- [Mirror](https://www.adventurecycling.org/product-tag/mirror/)
- [Glove](https://www.adventurecycling.org/product-tag/glove/)
- [Water\-resistant](https://www.adventurecycling.org/product-tag/water-resistant/)

## Product Colors
- [Black](https://www.adventurecycling.org/colors/black/)
- [High Viz](https://www.adventurecycling.org/colors/high-viz/)
- [Blue](https://www.adventurecycling.org/colors/blue/)
- [Asphalt](https://www.adventurecycling.org/colors/asphalt/)
- [Orange](https://www.adventurecycling.org/colors/orange/)

## Brands
- [Adventure Cycling Association](https://www.adventurecycling.org/blog/brand/adventure-cycling-association/)
- [Ortlieb](https://www.adventurecycling.org/blog/brand/ortlieb/)
- [Revelate Designs](https://www.adventurecycling.org/blog/brand/revelate-designs/)
- [Planet Bike](https://www.adventurecycling.org/blog/brand/planet-bike/)
- [Park Tool](https://www.adventurecycling.org/blog/brand/park-tool/)

## Authors
- [Adventure Cycling Staff](https://www.adventurecycling.org/blog/author/adventure-cycling-staff/)
- [Laura Killingbeck](https://www.adventurecycling.org/blog/author/laura-killingbeck/)
- [Alex Strickland](https://www.adventurecycling.org/blog/author/alex-strickland/)
- [Olivia Round](https://www.adventurecycling.org/blog/author/olivia-round/)
- [Dan Meyer](https://www.adventurecycling.org/blog/author/dan-meyer/)

## Optional
- [Sitemap index](https://www.adventurecycling.org/sitemap_index.xml)