2023
Rides marked To Be Announced (TBA) have not set their dates yet due to uncertainty over the Covid-19 pandemic. Check back on all rides as dates may change.
Alabama
Alabama’s Magnificent Bicycling Adventure— The Alabama Bicycle Coalition continues this week-long bike tour that visits different destinations every day from one central location. Staging at Chewacla State Park. Daily bike rides to interesting and historic destinations nearby. Mountain bike options also available. Dates: 2023 to be announced; future uncertain
Other rides
Bo Bikes Bama ( Alabama) Bo Jackson leads this charity bike ride of 22 or 62 miles to raise funds for the Governor’s Emergency Relief Fund. The Heisman Trophy winner created the ride in response to the deadly tornado outbreak of April 2011. Starts on campus of Auburn University. Date: April 22, 2023
Alaska
Alaska Clean Air Challenge A one-day bike ride with classic views of Denali Range and Talkeetna Mountains. Options of 10, 26, 58, 84, and 100 miles. Raises funds for the American Lung Association. Date: May 13, 2023
Arizona
Benson-Bisbee Overnight Tour Replaces the Sonoita-Bisbee bike tour. Beginning in 2023, it’s an overnight loop from Benson to Bisbee and back. Day 1 – 50 or 60 miles; Day 2 – 69 or 83 miles. Lodging on your own in Bisbee. Presented by Greater Arizona Bicycling Association. Dates: March 12-13, 2023
See nonprofit Adventure Cycling Association bicycle tours in the Southwest.
Other rides:
Greater Arizona Bicycle Association — Non-profit bicycle club schedules overnight bicycle tours: Sonoita – Bisbee; Salt River Canyon; Luna Lake; Cave Creek. See website for dates and more information.
Bicycling maps:
Bicycle and Pedestrian Program maps
Arkansas
Bicycle Ride Around Arkansas (BRAA) — A free-wheeling tour of southern Arkansas starting in Camden. Overnight camping and meals in camp or diners along the way. Overnights at Lake Logoly, El Dorado, Moro Bay, El Dorado, and Smackover City Park. Must be an Arkansas Bicycle Club member. Dates: March 28 to April 2, 2021
Other bike rides
Check the calendar at the Arkansas Bicycle Club.
British Columbia
WaCanId Ride — A 340-mile, fully supported bike tour on the International Selkirk Loop encompasses parts of Washington, Idaho and British Columbia. Riders can begin in three locations — Sandpoint, ID, Creston or Nelson, BC. Presented by Rotary Clubs of the Selkirk Loop. Registration opens Jan. 1. Dates: Sept. 13-18, 2021
Other rides
Ryder Hesjedal’s Tour de Victoria Pro cyclist sponsoring a bike ride around Victoria; choice of 90km and 140km. Date: Aug. 21, 2021.
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I’ve started riding a recumbent bike due to a back condition. My bucket list includes seeing the United States from my bike. I have two questions; Could I handle many of these trails with a recumbent bike? How do I join up with other people to do the tours?
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Hey Paulette… In my opinion, you could ride any of these routes with a recumbent. The only time I’d count out a recumbent is on mountain biking single track. With slightly wider tires, you could even ride on gravel and dirt roads. I’ve heard the only issue with recumbents is riding uphill…. it just goes a little slower. ‘Bents excel on downhills and flat terrain, though.
As for finding other recumbent riders, I’d check out the recumbent section at Bike Forums as well as BentRiderOnline.com.
I’ll add one to the list.
The Empire State Ride http://empirestateride.com/
I rode all 7 days in 2017 and it’s an incredible ride. You start off on a ferry crossing right in front of the Statue of Liberty and finish at Niagara Falls.
It’s a growing ride (100 riders in 2017) and 140 in 2018).
It’s fully supported from food, to lodging, mechanics, showers, everything. Great experience for a better cause where all funds go towards cancer research at Roswell Park.
If you’ve never ridden in NYS it’s gorgeous.