5 Foods to Try in Burgundy The French region of Burgundy offers visitors a little bit of everything in one breathtaking destination. Teeming with rich history and vibrant culture and boasting beautiful landscapes just waiting to be explored and discovered, Burgundy provides all the charm and elegance that the world has come to...Read More
Meet Luka Poznic. Luka is one of our experienced bicycle tour guides in Croatia. Luka was born is the former Yugoslavia (now a region of 7 picturesque countries). When he isn’t helping Pure Adventures guests during their travels, he spends most of his time between Slovenian Alps and the blue Croatian Adriatic. Preferably on bike,...Read More
Tiny Pienza is packed with history. Widely regarded as the “ideal” city of the Renaissance, Pope Pius II transformed the Italian village he was born in, into his vision of a perfect city. The Pope used his influence and affluence (assisted by architect Bernardo il Rossellino and humanist Leon Battista Alberti) to build a group...Read More
Be a happier, healthier and – dare we say – better looking cyclist by making these six New Year’s Resolutions. Resolve to be Happier Eliminate electronics. If you’re training for a Pure Adventures tour, an epic mountain bike race, or your first century ride, chances are you have a training plan you’re trying to stick...Read More
Struffoli – An Italian Holiday Favorite! You don’t have to be in Italy to enjoy a tradition Christmas dessert; although I know we all would like to be there. Struffoli is a Neapolitan dish made of deep fried balls of dough about the size of marbles. It is also a favorite gastronomic treat following Christmas...Read More
What does the guy who is bike-obsessed want for Christmas? Here, Loren Siekman of Pure Adventures Self Guided Travel shares the high-end cycling gifts he would like for Christmas. Loren Siekman has one of the best jobs in the world. As founder, General Manager and Chief Adventurer with Pure Adventures Self Guided Travel, he handles...Read More
Pure Adventures self-guided cycling tours usually include a buffet breakfast. Skip the pastries and go for these 5 nutrition packed breakfast choices to be well fueled for a day of adventure. Oatmeal Low on the glycemic index and high in complex carbohydrates, choose oatmeal instead of cold cereal when filling your breakfast bowl. Adding to oatmeal’s reputation...Read More
Rooted in history, Tuscany is one our most popular destinations for its food, sun, lifestyle, wine and relaxation – even Olympic road cycling medalist Kristin Armstrong names Tuscany as one of her favorite vacation spots. But for travelers looking to make their cycling vacation truly unique, we encourage you to step off the beaten track...Read More
Catalonia, Spain is known for many of its exceptional attributes from the welcoming Mediterranean beaches to the ancient architecture throughout the region, but an interest of most is the wine this region produces. With nine Denominación de Origen (DO) classified regions; Catalonia has a long winemaking tradition. Catalonia was the birthplace of the Spanish sparkling...Read More
