“The Venice of the North” and one of Europe’s most visited historical cities, Gent is where our 7-day self guided cycling tour of Belgium begins. Quiet, paved country roads and a combination of former tow/dike paths and train beds allow you to enjoy varied landscapes safely. Signposts make maps unnecessary; however, we provide you with...Read More
5 Things You Didn’t Know About the Loire Valley France’s Loire Valley is known for its beautiful landscapes, ancient architecture and historical towns. In fact, so lovely is the countryside there that it’s sometimes referred to as the Garden of France. And while you may already know about the picturesque scenery and peaceful atmosphere, there...Read More
Risotto is a classic Italian dish of rice cooked in broth until it has reached a rich and creamy consistency. We are huge fans of risotto and listed it as one of the 5 Foods to Try in Italy (and with Italian cooking as varied as it is delicious, you know we are serious about...Read More
Cheverny Castle Located in the charming Loire Valley of France, the Cheverny Castle was built in the beginning of the 17th Century, when it stood as a unique example of the purest Louis XIII classical architecture, a style that was rare in that area during that time. Today it is still marked by this...Read More
“In Europe it’s still possible to find wild and untrammeled nature. This is especially true in Portugal where our company maximizes the diversity of the country’s national parks,” says Loren Siekman, founder and director of Pure Adventures Self Guided Travel. Pure Adventures programs are self-guided, inclusive of accommodations, breakfasts, luggage transport, a road book with...Read More
Antonello Losito is a worldly and well-travelled native of Puglia, Southern Italy, and former professional cyclist. His passion in life is to guide other travelers through the food, landscape and culture of his home region and he does so splendidly when meeting self-guided cyclists on their Pure Adventures bike tours in Puglia. Antontello took a break...Read More
For Immediate Release Pure Adventures Announces Self-Guided Cycling Tours Of England’s Lake District / Scottish Highlands At Rates Hovering Around $1,000 per Person for 8 Days SCOTTSDALE, AZ, April 25, 2013 – Europe’s active travel leader, Pure Adventures https://pure-adventures.com//, that designs game plans for adventurous cycling vacations throughout Europe and the UK, announces new May-through-September,...Read More
Forget breakfast in bed as a Mother’s Day gift you have a mom in your life who loves to ride – chances are she’s out cycling on the roads or trails long before her children are out of bed! With Mother’s Day around the corner, Pure Adventures Self Guided Tours has rounded up the best...Read More
Cycling Burgundy’s Vineyards Few places on Earth offer the magnificent scenery, fascinating culture and rich history like the Burgundy region of France. And with a breathtaking backdrop of lush, green forests, blissful canals and waterways, enchanting chateaux and seemingly endless natural trails, Burgundy also happens to be one of the best places in the world...Read More
