The challenge of nearly 7,500 miles on a bike is what draws riders to the transcontinental Tour d'Afrique. That and, of course, a chance to ride past the Egyptian pyramids, alongside elephants and near the banks of the Nile River.
Tour d'Afrique —
The challenge of nearly 7,500 miles on a bike is what draws riders to the transcontinental Tour d'Afrique. That and, of course, a chance to ride past the Egyptian pyramids, alongside elephants and near the banks of the Nile River.
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Those interested in a long journey closer to home can ride the TransAmerica Trail from Oregon to Virginia. The trip takes about three months and offers an intimate look at diverse parts of the nation.
TransAmerica Trail, United States —
Those interested in a long journey closer to home can ride the TransAmerica Trail from Oregon to Virginia. The trip takes about three months and offers an intimate look at diverse parts of the nation.
Scott Gable
India's Leh-Menali Highway follows the Indus River, through seasonal villages and across the rugged Himalayan landscape.
Leh-Menali Highway, India —
India's Leh-Menali Highway follows the Indus River, through seasonal villages and across the rugged Himalayan landscape.
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The untamed country of Western Tasmania challenges riders on a 150-mile loop that features rock basins as well as rainforests.
Western Tasmania, Australia —
The untamed country of Western Tasmania challenges riders on a 150-mile loop that features rock basins as well as rainforests.
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Basque Country in northern Spain offers perhaps the best bars and restaurants of any cycling destination. Visitors here dine on a local version of tapas and sparkling white wine.
Basque Country, Spain —
Basque Country in northern Spain offers perhaps the best bars and restaurants of any cycling destination. Visitors here dine on a local version of tapas and sparkling white wine.
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North Carolina's DuPont State Forest provides twisting and turning trails for some of the nation's best mountain biking. Its famous waterfalls have also been featured in movies.
DuPont State Forest, North Carolina —
North Carolina's DuPont State Forest provides twisting and turning trails for some of the nation's best mountain biking. Its famous waterfalls have also been featured in movies.
Aaron Ingrao
Thin air is just one of the challenges of this 100-mile annual race in Leadville, Colorado. The country's highest incorporated town hosts the Leadville 100 MTB mountain biking race in August.
Leadville 100 MTB, Colorado —
Thin air is just one of the challenges of this 100-mile annual race in Leadville, Colorado. The country's highest incorporated town hosts the Leadville 100 MTB mountain biking race in August.
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New York may not be the first major city people think of when it comes to cycling, but thanks to local improvements, it is becoming a hub for those who want to explore the city that never sleeps on two wheels.
New York City —
New York may not be the first major city people think of when it comes to cycling, but thanks to local improvements, it is becoming a hub for those who want to explore the city that never sleeps on two wheels.
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Known as the "Road of Death," the Camino del Muerte in Bolivia provides riders with a steep descent from snow-topped mountain peaks to lush rainforests.
Camino del Muerte, Bolivia —
Known as the "Road of Death," the Camino del Muerte in Bolivia provides riders with a steep descent from snow-topped mountain peaks to lush rainforests.
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