On July 4, the United States celebrates its 238th birthday. Whether the Fourth of July kicks off your summer vacation or just have the day off, here are 9 great ways to celebrate our amazing country. Arizona Independence Day Music Festival. July 3. Scottsdale’s Independence Day Music Festival boasts the largest fireworks show in the Valley and Phillip Phillips headlines this year’s event. Salt River Fields at Talking Stick. saltriverfields.com Light...Read More
Self guided tours make up a significant volume of adventure travel vacations. For years, the only known option for most people was a guided bicycle vacation. The description is obvious, but to summarize, this historic trip was a package a traveler booked with a tour operator offering a vacation with a specific departure date and a minimum number of participants. However guided trips have evolved in recent years, with more companies...Read More
With Father’s Day around the corner, there’s no better way to thank the man who took off your training wheels and taught you to ride than these great gifts ideas for dads who love to ride. ZOIC Ether Mountain Bike Shorts The line of Ether MTB shorts are ZOIC’s hottest selling short. Featuring a removable liner with top quality chamois, tagless labels, lots of vents to keep you cool, lots of...Read More
Sicily is a beautiful and very varied land, shaped by the myriad invaders and settlers who have all left their mark. Influenced by so many cultures, Sicilian cuisine is surprisingly lavish, while the people are very warm – just like the sunny island itself. Being an island in the Mediterranean Sea, you can expect summertime temperatures be around 72F. To avoid the crowds, we suggest visiting Sicily between March and mid-July...Read More
Top 25 Bike Blogs At Pure Adventures, we live and breathe bicycling. From gear, training and of course self-guided travel, our staff read an astounding number of cycling blogs, news sites and magazines. Here are 25 of our favorites bike gear blogs. Top Bicycle Gear Reviews – Top 25 Bike Blogs If you’re in the market for a new bike or cycling accessories, these blogs and websites regularly review the latest...Read More
Let’s face it: summer is way too short. While technically summer lasts from June 21 to September 22, traditionally the vacation months for many travelers are July and August, and those 62 days fly by – there’s nothing lazy about these dog days of summer. Make your summer one to remember by checking off one (or all!) of these amazing bucket list travel ideas. Be sure to bring along stamps to...Read More
For travelling cyclists, Austria and the Czech Republic offer something for everyone. Austria’s bike-friendly Danube cycle path is paved and well marked, winding trails through the mountains offer a challenge to fit cyclists, the breathtaking architecture and scenery provides a memorable backdrop for tourists, and of course, beer to quench your thirst after a day in the saddle. If you’re planning a self-guided cycling trip to Austria or the Czech Republic,...Read More
The Grand Canyon is like no other place on earth. Absolutely epic in every way, from the number of visitors (nearly 5 million a year) to it’s ancient geological history (2 billion years worth) Arizona’s Grand Canyon is a dream hiking destination. “It’s easy to think of the canyon as a hole in the ground, but when you’re there it’s so much more. Be ready to be blown away,” enthuses hiker John Soltys....Read More
The Dalmatian Coast – this is the place in Croatia that is most known! Lots of coastline and access to literally hundreds of islands just a short boat ride away. The mainland coast is dotted with historical towns, cities, and villages, but the country is very narrow and so visiting the islands is absolutely part of a visit to the Dalmatian Coast. The Split to Dubrovnik Croatia Bike Tour offers ample opportunities...Read More
