We wouldn’t call Piedmont unknown, or even off the beaten path, but where are all the tourists? We know they come, we know the wine is world famous, yet, why does it feel like we have it to ourselves? Well, we share what the locals are so happy to show off! A Sunday in June and everywhere are the cyclists – locals only as far as we can tell. Do...Read More
SCOTTSDALE, AZ, May 22, 2015 – Pioneers of self-guided bicycle trips, Pure Adventures (https://pure-adventures.com///tours/self-guided-tours.php), offers travelers real peace of mind when booking a trip with them. With no minimum number of participants to reach on a trip, this company will never cancel a self-guided departure once booked. This is one selling point to consider along with a recommendation to look at their “off-peak” spring and early summer cycling and hiking programs...Read More
We asked our local expert Giorgia for some insider tips to our hiking tour in Cinque Terre and she blew us away with all the good info that follows below. What does she say about the hiking? “All the hikes are quite easy and with stunning views. While you walk you are surrounded by olives trees, terraces and gardens. You have mountains in a side and blue sea in the...Read More
The Dollar is strongest against the Euro in more than a decade. With Pure Adventures’ pricing in Euros, North Americans will benefit from the favorable exchange rate. For Immediate Release Pure Adventures’ Bicycle Tour of Sicily Leads Guests (Self Guided) over Routes of History Mid March through Mid November SCOTTSDALE, AZ, April 1 2015 – Bicycle vacation specialist Pure Adventures announces a seven-night self-guided bicycle tour of Sicily from about $1,250 (1199...Read More
Outside Magazine has just issued its latest awards; this one is found here: www.outsideonline.com/adventure-travel/travel-awards/30-Trips-to-Take-This-Year.html Pure Adventures is mentioned for our cycling tours in California in support of the award to California as a top road cycling destination. From the article: #19 Best Road Biking: California “The Golden State has 800 miles of coastline and half a dozen mountain ranges—and you can ride practically all of it year-round. From coastal tours like the...Read More
Notable on this list from Budget Travel: Barcelona! Hello, we have been saying this for years, but thanks BT for finally getting this in your recognized destinations! Here is what BT says: “Why 2015. Americans finally seem to be flocking to a sweet spot that’s long been a great vacation getaway for Europeans: Cataluña (Catalonia), a region in southern Spain that includes trendy cities like Barcelona as well as off-the-beaten-path places like...Read More
Pure Adventures is excited to announce the winner of our “Show Us Your Adventure” photo contest. From the many entries we received, Leonora C.’s photos of her cycling experiences in Puglia and France were the most dramatic and inspiring and earned her a free cycling trip to Arizona or Spain. Congratulations Leonora! Take a look at even more of the amazing photos we received in this fun video:Read More
Sedona, Arizona’s four-season red rock playground, is famous for it’s beautiful lush green landscapes, purported to have spiritual properties that nourish your mind and soul. What may not not know is that Sedona is home to an eclectic dining scene, that after a day of cycling or hiking on Sedona’s desert trails, will nourish your body. Whether you want to stop for a midday treat or indulge in a post-ride...Read More
Self Guided Scottsdale Road Cycling – any date, great price, amazing scenery on the outskirts of city activities! Enjoy a warm getaway this winter and keep your fitness; the Scottsdale Road tour is a challenging trip that can be done best on road bikes, but even hybrids, and our bikes are the best rentals anywhere! The Sonoran Desert is lush and green after a heavy summer rain season and travelers are...Read More
