“Where can I do a Fall self-guided bike tour in Europe?” Does this sound like you or your recent internet search? When the summer heat and crowds are winding down and the days slipping into soft light, you might just find the ideal time of year to do a self guided bike tour! Or perhaps...Read More
Here at Pure Adventures, we have been watching travel trends for a long time – it’s what we do, and it’s safe to say that Slovenia is the “new Croatia,” an undiscovered gem similar to Croatia circa 2010. (Think gorgeous scenery, delicious cuisine, and a destination not yet completely overrun with tourists.) Simply put, if...Read More
While many of our self-guided cycling tours in Spain wind their way through the trails and paths throughout the country, away from the bustle of the urban areas, summer in Spain is a busy time of year. It’s the peak travel season for many Europeans who flock to Spain’s soft sand beaches for rest and...Read More
For a fresh, new take on the continent, Pure Adventures offers new options for travelers to see Europe their way, via guided and self- guided active bike adventures. We have a special affinity for all things European and for bicycles. Our company is actually one of the early pioneers in North America to offer self-guided...Read More
Some say e-bikes often make a great introduction into cycling if you’re looking for some help riding at first. But others aren’t so sure, claiming e-bikes takeaway from the real challenge and benefits from using a road bike. We’ve heard lots of opinions including folks who are quite opinionated on the matter, saying as cyclists,...Read More
Ok, so right about now you’re asking yourself 1-Where the heck did the summer go? 2- Why haven’t I taken some much deserved me time yet!? With the usual day-to-day it’s hard to carve out time to recharge our batteries and to fuel the soul. We’re here to tell you that the cycling experience you’ve...Read More
Travellers come from all over to visit Pisa and the famous leaning tower, sometimes just to do this… Whether you’re in it for the Instagram photo op or to see this architectural marvel firsthand for its historical significance, we’re willing to bet you don’t know all there is to know about this leaning wonder. Here...Read More
In Girona, one can find the new and the old – with a city built up around a very long history, the old city offers narrow cobblestone streets that have been preserved and yet all the modern conveniences available. The origins of Girona go back to the time of the Romans. The Goths settled...Read More
It’s awesome to see more and more folks ditching their gas guzzlers for bikes when commuting to work, and for general travel and exercise – lessening carbon foot prints, and avoiding that nasty rush hour traffic.YUCK! However, travelling through the city on your bike doesn’t come without risks – just like driving, there are precautions...Read More
We all know cycling can make us feel alive – working up a good sweat, feeling the wind, and exploring new routes. But specifically, how does cycling physically and mentally impact us? We scoured the internet and found the reasons why we feel the way we do when we bike! Stronger Heart ...Read More
