Tips & Planning

PreviewIntroducing the new Backroads Performance Bike

Video: Meet the Backroads Performance Road Bike

Check out our new video to get acquainted with the Backroads Performance Road Bike.

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Five Tips to Make 2024 Your Best Year of Travel Ever

As borders reopen around the globe, a world of possibilities is opening up for travelers. Read on and discover tips to make 2022 your best year of travel ever.

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Five Ways to Enjoy a Hiking Trip (Even if It's Your First Time)

Hiking offers different benefits to different people. Some enjoy the solitude; others enjoy disconnecting from technology or reconnecting with loved ones on the trail. Whatever your reasons might be for lacing up your boots, here are some tips on how to enjoy a hike, no matter your experience level.

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What To Bring on a Bike Ride

Ever wonder what Backroads guests and Trip Leaders carry—or wear—on a bike ride? Read on for a behind-the-scenes look at how one leader, Jeremy Loewenstein, gears up for a day on the road and his tips for what to bring on a bike tour.

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PreviewBackroads Director of Operations Matt Fletcher introduces our new e-bike.

Video: Meet the New Backroads E-bike!

Check out our new video featuring our completely redesigned, ready-to-roll titanium e-bike, which made its debut this summer! See Backroads Director of Operations Matt Fletcher introduce the Equalizer below.

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PreviewIntroducing the Backroads Touring Bike

Video: Meet the Backroads Touring Bike

Check out our video to get reacquainted with a tried-and-true classic, the Backroads titanium Touring Bike.

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Six Tips to Improve Your Adventure Travel Photography

People often ask us for advice on how to improve their chances of winning our annual photo contest. Read on for some tips to improve your travel photography and come up with some prized photos!

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How Fit Do You Have To Be To Go on a Backroads Trip?

It doesn’t take a pro-level fitness ability to have the time of your life on a Backroads trip! We design our trips with a variety of route options each day so you can meet or even challenge your own expectations of how far you think can go. A Backroads leader shares his tips on how to prepare for maximum power & fun on your next active adventure!

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Traveling Gluten-Free in Italy

Dreaming of traveling in Italy, but not sure if you can navigate the land of pizza and pasta with a gluten allergy? Go ahead, book that trip—incredible gluten-free Italian dishes await!

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How to Pack for a Hiking Trip

The world’s most stunning hiking trails, charming streets and cultural sites are begging you to explore them. Obtaining the right gear and trying it out beforehand will definitely help you get them most out of your hiking trip.

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