Backroads in the News
Backroads is regularly featured in local and national publications. Here are some of our favorite articles:
Media Mentions
Avid Travel With Britton Frost – Active Cruising With Backroads
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April 29, 2019
"Learn about Backroads active ocean and river cruise trips from this podcast."
Bourbon and bikes: Discovering Kentucky's distilleries on a cycling adventure
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April 16, 2019
"If you’d rather leave the planning and logistics to someone else, the active travel company Backroads offers a five-day guided bike trip"
10 Incredible European Tours for 2019
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March 26, 2019
"Far from the bustling crowds of Venice and Rome, this trip from Backroads takes you on a cycling trip through the less-traveled region of Puglia, located in the heel of Italy’s boot."
The Power of People: How Backroads Became the World's Largest Adventure Travel Company (With Nearly Perfect Guest Ratings)
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January 30, 2019
"Need to learn how to hire, train, and manage a highly distributed, nearly autonomous workforce? Backroads might be the perfect role model."
It's National Plan For Vacation Day, And We've Got Some Ideas About Where To Go
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January 29, 2019
"The Berkeley, Calif.- based outfitter has added a yoga option to many of its 2019 trips too."
The Best Bike Tours Around the World to Add to Your Travel Bucket List
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January 1, 2019
"Backroads' six-day cycling tour winds through lush olive groves and idyllic farmlands, and along the azure coastline of the Adriatic Sea."
Former Wisconsin Olympian Aly Dudek Travels The World As a Backroads Bicycle Tour Guide
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December 21, 2018
"Dudek said working year-round as a bicycling guide for Backroads has turned out to be as much a lifestyle as it is a job."
5 Last-Minute Trips That Will Help You Escape The Holidays
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December 13, 2018
"Now’s your chance to see bison lumbering across the icy landscape, otters fishing in semi-frozen streams and maybe even catch a glimpse of a cautious gray wolf."
5 More Awesome Treks to Get Your Adrenaline Pumping
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December 12, 2018
"Already checked Spain’s famed pilgrimage off your bucket list? We dug up additional must-do adventures — all new for 2018 — from other top outfitters. "
10 Best New Adventures for 2019
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December 10, 2018
"This is a chance to stay active while viewing some of the most dramatic wildlife on the planet."
Picturesque Biking Routes Through Europe Perfect for Any Adventure Traveler
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November 16, 2018
"Endless turquoise Mediterranean vistas and deserted back roads have put Mallorca on the radar as a new cycling hotspot."
Pedal Pose
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October 10, 2018
"Professional cyclists rave about the benefits of yoga for the sport. . . . Backroads recently added guided hatha-style sessions to a number of its 2019 biking tours."
Backroads & Tom Hale: 40 Years Of Adventure
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October 10, 2018
"Backroads has been the world’s largest active travel company since pretty much forever. Founded in 1979 by Tom Hale, the company has become synonymous with hiking, biking and walking vacations."
Five Ways to Go Leaf Peeping New England Style
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October 10, 2018
"The luxury Backroads cycle tour through the quintessential Vermont fall landscape is a chance to get back to nature and enjoy iconic Americana."
Viva Cuba! On a Bike, Off the Grid
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October 10, 2018
"The Backroads Cuba Biking Tour covers 160 miles in the northwestern region of the island including Viñales National Park, La Güira National Park, Cayo Jutias, the Sierra del Rosario Biosphere Reserve, and Fusterlandia."
Chain Reaction—Biking with Backroads in Croatia and Slovenia
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September 1, 2018
"'I like to ride a bike on these trips,' says Virtuoso travel advisor Mary Walker of Keller, Texas, who frequently recommends Backroads to active clients and families."
Backroads Family Trips Are the Best Way To Share The World
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September 1, 2018
"Backroads has long been recognized as an amazing adventure company.... I recently discovered that it is also one of the best family adventure companies."
Chain Reaction - Biking with Backroads in Croatia and Slovenia
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August 8, 2018
"'I like to ride a bike on these trips,' says Virtuoso travel advisor Mary Walker of Keller, Texas, who frequently recommends Backroads to active clients and families."
Why You Should Plan a Cycling Adventure Through Cuba
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July 17, 2018
"I left feeling like I had not just seen Cuba, I'd truly experienced it."
Five Active African Getaways For Travelers Looking To Explore On Foot
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July 7, 2018
"If you’re looking to experience the natural beauty and wildlife many African nations have to offer, but get up close and personal, these getaways are great options."
5 Amazing Bike Vacations For Every Taste And Budget
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July 1, 2018
"I loved the guides and meals on the last Backroads trip I did, and their take on wine country spans both Napa and Sonoma and falls into their highest tier of lodging quality, “Premiere,” with stays at properties such as the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn and Hotel Healdsburg."
5 Tips to Enjoy a Tween- and Teen-Friendly Vacation
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June 1, 2018
"Booking one can take the stress away from the planning, and your child or children will be surrounded by others their age."
Seven Stunning Cycling Tours
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June 1, 2018
"Backroads was the first US travel company to offer road cycling trips in Cuba, and its week-long Cuba Bike Tour is one of the best ways to get acquainted with the country."
Hiking And Yoga, Biking And Yoga - Your Active Vacations Just Got Better
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June 1, 2018
"One of the very best active tour operators is Backroads, a pioneer in the space, which has been running first-class cycling, hiking and multi-sport trips around the world since 1979, is still run by its founder."
8 Epic Cycling Tours For The Ultimate World Adventurer
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June 1, 2018
"This six-day escapade organized by Backroads kicks off in stylish Stockholm before wrapping up in Copenhagen, Denmark's effortlessly cool capital city."