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Multi-Day Tours

March

3/3-12 Tour New Zealand on a budget: with Bicycle Adventures! Christchurch. The South Island packs more scenic diversity into a smaller landmass than any other place on earth: Christchurch, a lovely potpourri of the historic and the modern; the Banks Peninsula, with its highlands, windsurfers and Maori culture; Canterbury's craggy peaks and gold-rush lands; the Westland, with its river-studded jade country, dazzling glaciers. Bike, hike and jetboat ride. For more info, go to www.BicyleAdventures.com or call (800) 443-6060

3/14-17 4-Day Sonoma Multisport Vacation: With Escape Travel! Sonoma Wine Country! Experience the scents, sights and sounds with the culture and hospitality this region has to offer! Endless vineyards, golden hillsides dotted with valley oaks, gentle canyons filled with Coastal Redwoods and the rugged coast of Sonoma. 28 mi. average daily. $1,469/person. Fee includes lodging, bike rental, bountiful breakfast every day, three of four lunches and two dinners, van support, snacks, and drinks and friendly local tour guides. San Francisco Hotel r/t transportation available. Small group (12 guests max.). For more info, go to www.EscapeTravelInc.com or (866) ESCAPE 5 (372-2735)

3/21-25 4-Day Monterey & Big Sur Multisport Vacation: with Escape Travel! Carmel Valley and Monterey Coast. Experience breathtaking views, ocean bluffs and taste award-winning wines! Hike the Big Sur old growthredwoods and ocean kayak in Monterey Bay. 30 mi. average daily. $1,469/person. Fee includes lodging, bike rental, bountiful breakfast every day, three of four lunches and two dinners, van support, snacks, and drinks and friendly local tour guides. San Jose Hotel r/t transportation available. Small group (12 guests max.). For more info, go to www.EscapeTravelInc.com or (866) ESCAPE 5 (372-2735)

3/21-26 California bike tour - Central Coast: with Undiscovered Country Tours! Paso Robles. At the northern end of the region is the wine country of Paso Robles. Just to the south lie the laid back coastal town of Morro Bay and the vibrant college community of San Luis Obispo. South from here, the land stretches broadly across miles of valley farms and rolling hills to the historic town of Santa Maria. 30-60 daily mi. For more info, contact Undiscovered Country Tours, (877) 322-1667 or cc.udctours.com

3/26-29 Solvang Getaway Weekend: with Undiscovered Country Tours! Nestled in the peaceful Santa Ynez Valley, an abundant variety of quiet country roads make possible all different sorts of enjoyable biking rides. Long stretches of asphalt extend through coastal farming valleys. Winding back roads roll past the Santa Ynez Valley wineries. 40-75 daily mi. For more info, contact Undiscovered Country Tours, (877) 322-1667 or cc.udctours.com

3/29-4/10 Tour Chile & Argentina: with Adventure Travel Group! Designed for avid cyclists, this tour traverses the unspoiled, lightly traveled countryside north of Patagonia. This area is dotted with sparkling lakes, picturesque coastal cities, ancient forests, snow-capped mountains and volcanos, waterfalls and thermal springs. Stay in three- and four-star hotels, many of which offer spa services. 13 days/$3,995. Fee includes: all breakfasts and all dinners with wine & coffee, van support, and two experienced guides. For more info, contact Adventure Travel Group, www.AdventureTravelGroup.com (858) 232-0362

April

4/3-7 4-Day Yosemite Multisport Vacation: With Escape Travel! Biking and hiking in Yosemite National Park in the Sierra, you'll find a breathtaking sanctuary of dense forests, thundering waterfalls and dramatic granite peaks. 20 mi. average daily (biking & hiking). $1,469/person. Includes lodging, bike rental, breakfast every day, three of four lunches and two dinners, van support, snacks, and friendly local tour guides. Sacramento Hotel r/t transportation available. Small group (12 guests max.). For more info, go to www.EscapeTravelInc.com or (866) ESCAPE 5 (372-2735)

4/4-9 Hawaii Family Inn: with Bicycle Adventures! Waikoloa. This tour explores the very best of Hawaii from a child's point of view: bicycling on safe, scenic roads, hiking to hidden jungle waterfalls, watching lava pour into the sea and exploring the crater of a volcano! 10-30 daily mi. For more info, go to www.BicycleAdventures.com or call (800) 443-6060

4/11-14 4-Day Sonoma Multisport Vacation: With Escape Travel! Sonoma Wine Country! Experience the scents, sights and sounds with the culture and hospitality this region has to offer! Endless vineyards, golden hillsides dotted with valley oaks, gentle canyons filled with Coastal Redwoods and the rugged coast of Sonoma. 28 mi. average daily. $1,469/person. Fee includes lodging, bike rental, bountiful breakfast every day, three of four lunches and two dinners, van support, snacks, and drinks and friendly local tour guides. San Francisco Hotel r/t transportation available. Small group (12 guests max.). For more info, go to www.EscapeTravelInc.com or (866) ESCAPE 5 (372-2735)

4/15-26 Tour Belgium-Holland: with Adventure Travel Group! Train just like the pros on this training, racing and sightseeing trip for the serious cyclist. Receive professional coaching every day as you ride some of the best-known climbs of the region. This is a training experience of a lifetime! This tour offers fantastic riding in the Ardennes and Limburg regions. Conquer famous Belgium race climbs, including C™te de la Redoute, C™te de la Roche aux Faucons and C™te de Saint-Nicolas. Test your legs on La Fl¸che Wallonne's famed race climb, Mur de Huy. 12 days/$3,795. Shorter option 8 days 4/19-26 $3,295. Fee includes: all breakfasts and most dinners with wine & coffee, van support, and two experienced guides. For more info, contact Adventure Travel Group, www.adventuretravel.com, (858) 232-0362

4/16-18 Spring tune-up ride: Madison, GA. There are various mileage options to choose from each day with a fully supported century ride on Saturday. There will be outdoor camping for the weekend in Madison, Georgia. For motelers, Madison has multiple motels and bed-and-breakfasts located within 3-5 miles of headquarters and start/finish. Come see what makes BRAG so special, why it's so much more than just another bike ride! For more info, go to www.brag.org, call (770) 498-5153, or email info@brag.org.

4/30-5/9 Croatia, Cycling Istria: with Adventure Travel Group! Beginning in Trieste, Italy, cycle Italy, Slovenia and Croatia and explore the countryside, dotted with remote hilltop villages that some are calling the new Tuscany. 40 mi. per day on scenic hilly and coastal terrain. Reg.: $3,495. Fee includes lodging, hearty, cyclist-friendly breakfasts every day, most dinners, full van support and snacks and drinks on the ride each day, experienced tour guides. Small group (14 guests max.). For more info, go to www.adventuretravel.com or (858) 232-0362.

4/30-5/9 Croatia, Island Hopping in Dalmatia: with Adventure Travel Group! Experience the New Riveria: Dubrovnik, Croatia. The pristine beauty of crystal clear Adriatic waters, lush islands, unspoiled fishing villages, beaches and vineyards and ride some of the most challenging routes in the Dalmatia Croatia region. Spectacular beauty, Roman ruins, medieval walled cities and fantastic cycling make Croatia a top bicycle tour destination. Stay on Brac and visit Croatia's most photographed beach before sailing to the sun-soaked island of Hvar, accented with vineyard-draped hills and sleepy coastal villages. 10 days/ $3,495. Fee includes: All breakfasts and most dinners with wine & coffee, van support, and two experienced guides. For more info, go to www.adventuretravel.com or (858) 232-0362.

4/30-5/9 Grand Tour of Slovenia: with Adventure Travel Group! Ljubljana. Slovenia is ideal for outdoor adventures, with white-water rafting, trekking, kayaking, rock-climbing, and fantastic cycling along scenic and quiet roads. The tour circles north over the Julian Alps and the Soca River Valley, then on to Kras and the remote southern part of the country, home to vineyards, virgin forests, traditional farms and villages, medieval monasteries and modern thermal spas. 10 days/ $3,295. Fee includes: All breakfasts and most dinners with wine & coffee, van support, and two experienced guides. For more info, contact Adventure Travel Group, www.adventuretravel.com, (858) 232-0362

May

5/8-11 4-Day Yosemite Multisport Vacation: With Escape Travel! Biking and hiking in Yosemite National Park in the Sierra, you'll find a breathtaking sanctuary of dense forests, thundering waterfalls and dramatic granite peaks. 20 mi. average daily (biking & hiking). $1,469/person. Includes lodging, bike rental, breakfast every day, three of four lunches and two dinners, van support, snacks, and friendly local tour guides. Sacramento Hotel r/t transportation available. Small group (12 guests max.). For more info, go to www.EscapeTravelInc.com or (866) ESCAPE 5 (372-2735)

5/8-15 Explore the West of Ireland: with Iron Donkey Bicycle Touring! Connemara. Enjoy country roads that go around rather than over the hills. Bounded on the east by the two great loughs of Corrib and Mask and on the west, north and south by the Atlantic Ocean, Connemara is almost an island. Iron Donkey also offers self-guided tours. For more info, go to www.IronDonkey.com

5/9-14 Explore Santa Fe-Taos: with Bicycle Adventures! Begin with a morning bicycle ride in the outskirts of Santa Fe. In the afternoon, you'll have a chance to explore its rich culture on your own. Explore Bandelier National Monument and walk through the ancient cliff dwellings carved high on the canyon walls and visit Chimayo. Enjoy off-the-bike activities such as hiking and river rafting. For more info, go to www.bicyleAdventures.com or call (800) 443-6060

5/13-21 Cycle Campania's Celento Coast: with CycleItalia! Campania, Italy. The Cilento is a National Park. The region's traditional cuisine, hillcrest vistas, and quaint seaside villages are sure to make your cycling dreams come true! Or, ask about self-guided tours! For more info, contact CycleItalia, (877) ITALBIKE or www.cycleitalia.com

5/13-23 Barcelona, Girona and Catalan Pyrenees: with Adventure Travel Group! Barcelona. This tour offers a most varied cycling terrain-including mountains, rolling hills, valleys and the Costa Brava-and is well-suited for avid intermediate and advanced cyclists. The multiple-night stays allow you to ride loops, get in additional miles, take recovery days or spend time hiking, sightseeing or simply relaxing. Small group: 14 riders, max. 11 days/$3,595. Fee includes: Two-night stays in small, boutique hotels and inns in Catalunya's most charming villages, all breakfasts and most dinners with wine & coffee, van support, and two experienced guides. For more info, contact Adventure Travel Group, www.AdventureTravelGroup.com, (858) 232-0362

5/14-23 Croatia, Island Hopping in Dalmatia: with Adventure Travel Group! Experience the New Riveria: Dubrovnik, Croatia. The pristine beauty of crystal clear Adriatic waters, lush islands, unspoiled fishing villages, beaches and vineyards and ride some of the most challenging routes in the Dalmatia Croatia region. Spectacular beauty, Roman ruins, medieval walled cities and fantastic cycling make Croatia a top bicycle tour destination. Stay on Brac and visit Croatia's most photographed beach before sailing to the sun-soaked island of Hvar, accented with vineyard-draped hills and sleepy coastal villages. 10 days/ $3,495. Fee includes: All breakfasts and most dinners with wine & coffee, van support, and two experienced guides. For more info, go to www.AdventureTravelGroup.com or (858) 232-0362.

5/16-23 Grand Tour of Slovenia: with Adventure Travel Group! Ljubljana. Slovenia is ideal for outdoor adventures, with white-water rafting, trekking, kayaking, rock-climbing, and fantastic cycling along scenic and quiet roads. The tour circles north over the Julian Alps and the Soca River Valley, then on to Kras and the remote southern part of the country, home to vineyards, virgin forests, traditional farms and villages, medieval monasteries and modern thermal spas. 10 days/ $3,295. Fee includes: All breakfasts and most dinners with wine & coffee, van support, and two experienced guides. For more info, contact Adventure Travel Group, www.AdventureTravelGroup.com, (858) 232-0362

5/20-30 Cycle Umbria and Marche: with CycleItalia! The best cycling regions you never heard of. This sea-to-sea adventure begins in the ancient Etruscan kingdom near Tarquinia, just north of Rome and finishes atop Monteconero, highest point on Italy's eastern coast, near Ancona. Or, ask about self-guided tours! For more info, contact CycleItalia, (877) ITALBIKE or www.CycleItalia.com

5/20-6/9 Bicycle the island of Sardinia: Italy. Sardinia is famous for its beautiful beaches and the beautiful turquoise waters of the Tyrrhenian Sea. Sardinia's "best kept secret" is its amazing network of immaculately scenic and quiet roads that are perfect for cycling. Enjoy pristine beaches, ruins, colorful fishing villages, and Sardinia's famous pecorino sardo cheese and mouth-watering bread. The fully supported tour is designed for intermediate and experienced cyclists and can accommodate a non-riding spouse. 10 days/$3,495 Fee includes all breakfasts and most with wine & coffee, van support, and two experienced guides. For more info, contact Adventure Travel Group, www.AdventureTravelGroup.com, (858) 232-0362

5/22-29 Tour the Kingdom of Kerry: with Iron Donkey Bicycle Touring! Killarney, southwest Ireland. To the interior there are the coastal wonderlands of mountains (including Ireland's highest peak Corr‡n Tuathail), forests, blanket bogs, river and lakes. For lovers of Irish traditional music, the town of Kenmare is great for lively nightly sessions in the local pubs. For more info, go to www.IronDonkey.com

5/23-26 4-Day Monterey & Big Sur Multisport Vacation: with Escape Travel! Carmel Valley and Monterey Coast. Experience breathtaking views, ocean bluffs and taste award-winning wines! Hike the Big Sur old growthredwoods and ocean kayak in Monterey Bay. 30 mi. average daily. $1,469/person. Fee includes lodging, bike rental, bountiful breakfast every day, three of four lunches and two dinners, van support, snacks, and drinks and friendly local tour guides. San Jose Hotel r/t transportation available. Small group (12 guests max.). For more info, go to www.EscapeTravelInc.com or (866) ESCAPE 5 (372-2735)

5/30-6/13 Cycle the Dordogne: with Erickson Cycle Tours! Cordes sur Ciel (Toulouse), France. For more info, go to www.ECycleTours.com or (888) 972-0140

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