Biking tours are a perfect way for couples to get to know each other better and get cool experiences together. In our previous post, we started to enumerate the best biking tours in Europe. Today, we fly to the US and check out the most popular and picturesque tours there.
Georgia/South Carolina coast and islands
This part of the US is perfect for scenic cycling on rural roads. On your way, you will see old mansions and towns, oak groves, pine forests, wild swamps, and rice fields. A typical bike tour includes good accommodation, so you won’t have to worry about where to sleep at night or what to eat. Usually, such trips also cover a visit to Savannah and Hunting Island State Park, watching the beauty of Beaufort, Sapelo Island, and Jekyll Island. You will also see Victorian-style homes and shrimp boats in Valona and try kayaking in the marshes.
Golden Gate Bridge and Sausalito
This a cheap and short tour that is ideal for a date. The tour will let you travel with a fine e-bike over the Golden Gate Bridge and return back by a fancy ferryboat. This small adventure will suit all levels of bikers. You will see Fisherman’s Wharf, Aquatic Park, Ghirardelli Square, Fort Mason, Marina Green, Crissy Field, the Palace of Fine Arts, and much more.
Kenai Peninsula
One more picturesque long-run route in the US is situated in the Kenai Fjords National Park. This beautiful route includes watching the unique wildlife of Alaska. You can go not only cycling here, but also hike, kayak, and enjoy the waterways of this unique place. Taking this route, you will be able to see unique species, such as seals, otters, and puffins. As a reward for cycling, you will get a dinner cooked with freshly caught salmon.
Yellowstone
Another good route to take lies in Yellowstone National Park. You will have a chance to see wild bison and cold water geysers, go through scenic valleys, and climb great hills. On your way, you will also pass through the Teton National Forest and Yellowstone National Park itself – the bike ride through this beauty is just incredible. You will enjoy the beauty of the Upper ad Lower Falls.
Cape Cod
If you like the sea views, go on a cycling tour to New England. Ocean views and picturesque beaches will fill you with peace and pleasure after a challenging bike ride. These routes will suit all types of bikers because the landscape is not that complicated for cycling. First, you will go to the Island Queen and have a nice ride around the vineyards. Sea turtles and sea birds will be your company on the way. The Cape Cod peninsula itself will bring you a lot of pleasure with its beautiful public beaches.
Colorado Rocky Mountains
Take a cycling tour around Breckenrige, Vail, Leadville, Aspen, and Glenwood Springs. This route includes a picturesque trail between Vail and Telluride with a stop at the training area of the famous 10th Mountain Division on Tennesse Pass. After arriving in Aspen, you can try local beer on the excursions to the brewery. Your scenic and healthy cycling trip will finish at Glennwood in relaxing hot springs.
Hawaii
Hawaii is a beautiful destination on its own, and when you explore its warm and sunny beaches on your bike, it gets even better. You will drive near green coffee plantations and hike into the volcanic landscape of Kilauea Iki. During this tour, you can also enjoy snorkeling and hiking. This biking route goes through Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, which is home to two active volcanoes. If you get tired of the relaxing atmosphere, you can challenge yourself with a ride to Akaka Falls, a famous viewpoint in this region.
North America
North America and Mexico are rich in cultural sites. It will be an ideal biking route for those who don’t want to cycle all the time but prefer to take breaks for sightseeing and rest. This route includes visits to the Great Pyramid of Cholula Tlachihualtepetl and the UNESCO World Heritage site of Monte Alban. Monte Alban is a sacred place for indigenous people. You will also have a magical Mayan adventure while biking to the mystical Tehuacan Valley.
