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New Year, New Training Programs!
Any resolutions yet? The New Year tends to kick off a few new fitness goals and (ideally) new bicycle tours to look forward to. We at ExperiencePlus! are always on the lookout for ways to help you plan and also train… Read full article
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Italy 3 Ways
Italy Three Ways Experience this rich and diverse country your way Most of our repeat travelers know that ExperiencePlus!’s first tour was born in Italy and we call this spectacular country our home-base in Europe. Italy is a diverse country… Read full article
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Lesson 1: E-Bike Basics
Over the past few years the cycling industry has seen a spike in E-bike popularity. We have also experienced increasing use and curiosity in E-bikes among our travelers, but find there are still some questions lingering. We’d like to bust… Read full article
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Recipe: German Chocolate Cake
If you ask a German about German chocolate cake you will likely hear a response the to the effect of – “never heard of it”. This is because German Chocolate cake is not named after the country but rather after… Read full article
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New Year. New Gears!
An easy shift for your next tour. For 2019 we are excited to announce our titanium road bike fleet now reflects 21st century technology – the popular Shimano compact double and the new Sram Rival 1×11 gearing system. That’s right,… Read full article
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5 Gifts For Cyclists Who Love to Travel
Take a look at a few of our favorite cycling items that might be just the right inspiration as you’re trying to find something special for your cyclists this holiday season. What costs less than $40 USD, weighs a mere… Read full article
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Tour Leader Tales: Roberto Laghi Cycling Italy to Mongolia
After finishing his fifth year leading tours for ExperiencePlus! in France and Italy, Roberto Laghi decided it was time to pack up his bike and keep pedaling. In 2012, Roberto and his girlfriend, Maria Grazia, moved from Italy to France (by… Read full article
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Traveler Scrapbook: Biking Portugal Photos
ExperiencePlus! traveler Norie Quintos pedaled with us from the rivers, coasts and valleys of Northern Portugal and Galicia, Spain to Santiago following the Portuguese Camino de Santiago in 2018. Take a virtual bicycle tour of Portugal with Norie’s scrapbook and… Read full article
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Updated in 2019: Emilia Romagna’s Culinary Delights Plus!
Updated version of our short tour and a new “Plus” Ride! We’ve been sharing one of Italy’s greatest food regions with our travelers for decades (it also happens to be our “home” region in Italy – so we might be… Read full article
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New in 2019: Bicycling the Danube Plus! Czech Republic and Prague
A new twist on an old favorite, we’ve taken our award-winning Danube tour and made it even better! This three-part tour allows riders to enjoy this fantastic cycling route while immersing yourself in countries with deep political, historical and cultural… Read full article
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Recipe: Grandma’s Gnocchi
After Cycling Hidden Tuscany Plus! Tufa Towns, some of our travelers returned home with a newfound love of gnocchi. This recipe will (hopefully) give you a taste of Tuscany no matter where you happen to be dining. Ingredients 2 pounds… Read full article
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Recipe: Simple French Crepes
Whether you’re in the mood for sweet or savory, this simple French staple can be home to any number of fun fillings! Ingredients ¾ cup sifted flour Pinch of salt 2 eggs 1 cup milk 2 tablespoons clarified butter *Instructions… Read full article
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New Bicycle Tour Levels!
We’ve revamped our bicycle tour level system making it easier for you to know what kind of cycling to expect on tour. Along with newly classified tour levels, our itinerary descriptions now provide daily riding levels to help you find… Read full article
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Recipe: Grilled Lamb Kebabs With Flavors of Greece
Recipe: Grilled Lamb Kebabs With Flavors of Greece If you’ve just finished reading about Cycling Ancient Greece From Sparta to Kalamata Plus! Pylos and can’t wait to get a taste of Greece, we hope this simple recipe will satisfy your… Read full article
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2019 New and Updated Tours are Posted!
Check out our new and updated bicycle tours coming in 2019! We are excited to announce that our departure dates for the 2019 bicycle tour season in Europe are listed on our website**! Take a peek and start planning where… Read full article
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Gear Review: 1UP Bike Rack
How to Move a Bike, When Pedaling isn’t an Option In an ideal world I would ride my bike everywhere. But in reality, there are times when a ride starts with a drive. Trips to distant trailheads for mountain biking,… Read full article
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Bike Across Portugal 2019
Bike Across Portugal 2019 Dates Are Here This tour fills fast – reserve your space before it’s gone! Portugal has quickly become one of our most popular destinations and we understand why! This country offers so much, it’s hard to… Read full article
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3 Year-End Tours You Don’t Want to Miss
Get off the beaten path and extend your 2018 cycling season into the fall/winter this year. Bicycling Northern Argentina (Plus! Ruins of Quilmes) Voted one of the ‘Top 20 Great Adventures in Latin America’ in National Geographic Traveler’s Tours of… Read full article