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DuVine Cycling + Adventure Co. named Best Cycling Tour Company
Best Cycling Tour (2021)
One of the best, most environmentally friendly ways to experience the beauty of the world is by bike. Hop in the saddle, and the journey becomes as important as the destination.
The top 10 winners in the category Best Cycling Tour Company are as follows:
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No. 10: Fitz & Follwell
Fitz & Follwell offers both biking and walking tours in Montreal, Canada, and biking tours in Montreal, Toronto, Quebec City, and Ottawa. Their tours explore the sights, art, food and local lifestyles of the cities and visit popular and historical areas in each location. Fitz & Follwell plan their adventures off the beaten path and work to help tourists experience the cities as locals.
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No. 9: Ciclismo Classico
Ciclismo Classico is a female-founded bike tour company that specializes in educational trips to Italy, France, Spain, Austria, and New England. Cyclists are fully involved in the local art, language, music, and delicious cuisine of each unique area. Ciclismo Classico's goal is to provide an adventure their guests will never forget.
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No. 8: BikeHike Adventures
BikeHike Adventures was founded in 1994 based on a love for cultural exploration and active travel. Today, the company specializes in small group multi-active itineraries in South and Central America, Oceania, Asia, Africa and Europe, with a range of activities on the menu. North American offerings include hiking and biking the Trans Canada Trail.
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No. 7: Experience Plus! - Fort Collins, CO
ExperiencePlus! was the first US-based bicycle tour operator in Italy and is now one of the oldest and most well-respected bike touring companies based in the US. For almost a half-century, adventurous cyclists and active travelers have joined their award-winning guided bike tours and followed the path along some of the most delightful roads on Earth. ExperiencePlus! gives both novice and experienced cyclists alike experiences of a lifetime through cultural immersion, authentic cuisine and a slice of adventure.
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No. 6: BikeTours.com
Bike Tours is a company located in Chattanooga, Tennessee that specializes in organizing biking tour experiences in over thirty European countries. They offer both guided and self-guided tours geared for all experience levels from leisure riders to biking enthusiasts, family-oriented tours, and a combination of biking/boating adventures.
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No. 5: Fat Tire Tours
Fat Tire Tours offers bike, Segway, and walking tours in a number of European cities as well as Chicago, New York City, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C., but our panel of experts is especially fond of their NOLA bike tours. Tour options include biking the Garden District, French Quarter, and world-famous cemeteries. Fat Tire Tours also aspires to ensure their tours are both environmentally friendly and sustainable.
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No. 4: Carolina Tailwinds
Carolina Tailwinds offers multi-day inn-to-inn bicycle tours to 16 destinations in 10 states around the Eastern U.S. Guests stay at boutique hotels and country inns, with breakfasts, most lunches and dinners included.
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No. 3: Exodus Travels
Exodus Travels caters to those who never want to stop learning with travel experiences that range from pizza making in Sicily to photography lessons on Safari in Africa. Travelers can choose from more than 600 itineraries across over 100 countries.
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No. 2: Pure Adventures
Every trip with Pure Adventures is private and tailored with custom experiences, whether you’re cycling the Cabot Trail of Nova Scotia, taking a self-guided rails-to-trails ride through the South Dakota Black Hills or exploring the desert scenery of Arizona.
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No. 1: DuVine Cycling + Adventure Co.
DuVine wants every traveler to experience the world by bike. These luxury bike tours focus heavily on food and wine, and itineraries often include family-run restaurants and boutique accommodations. You’ll find tours around the globe, including domestic options in Aspen, the Hudson Valley, Maine and Vermont, among others.
A panel of experts partnered with 10Best editors to pick the initial nominees, and the top 10 winners were determined by popular vote.
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The Experts
Chez Chesak
‘Chez’ Chesak is Executive Director of the Outdoor... Read More
‘Chez’ Chesak is Executive Director of the Outdoor Writers Association of America, an adventure travel writer, board member of the Society of American Travel Writers and 22-year veteran of the outdoor and travel industries. While he’s lived all over the U.S. and traveled to more than 30 countries, he has the most fun when he’s exploring with his wife Sally and two daughters. An avid outdoors person, he’s happiest on a trail, on skis, or nestled into a sleeping bag. Learn more about him and his work at www.chezconnects.com.
Chez Chesak
‘Chez’ Chesak is Executive Director of the Outdoor Writers Association of America, an adventure travel writer, board member of the Society of American Travel Writers and 22-year veteran of the outdoor and travel industries. While he’s lived all over the U.S. and traveled to more than 30 countries, he has the most fun when he’s exploring with his wife Sally and two daughters. An avid outdoors person, he’s happiest on a trail, on skis, or nestled into a sleeping bag. Learn more about him and his work at www.chezconnects.com.
Jeremy Clement
Jeremy Clement is a full time co-founder at Read More
Jeremy Clement is a full time co-founder at Project Expedition, a curated travel platform that offers access to more than 20,000 tours and excursions in destinations around the world. Based in New York City, Jeremy and his team have helped Project Expedition earn a reputation as one of the leading providers of tours and activities among travel advisors. Prior to co-founding Project Expedition, Jeremy spent seven years working in financial data and technology at Bloomberg, with long-term assignments in their New York, London, and Tokyo offices.
Jeremy Clement
Jeremy Clement is a full time co-founder at Project Expedition, a curated travel platform that offers access to more than 20,000 tours and excursions in destinations around the world. Based in New York City, Jeremy and his team have helped Project Expedition earn a reputation as one of the leading providers of tours and activities among travel advisors. Prior to co-founding Project Expedition, Jeremy spent seven years working in financial data and technology at Bloomberg, with long-term assignments in their New York, London, and Tokyo offices.
Lauren Gay
Lauren Gay is the creator of Misadventures of the Read More
Lauren Gay is the creator of Misadventures of the Outdoorsy Diva Blog, host/producer of the Outdoorsy Diva Podcast, published photographer, speaker and CEO of Lauren R. Gay Consulting where she offers professional consulting services for blogs and podcasts, courses, as well as curated group adventure trips. She is a travel writer and social media influencer who is passionate about inspiring and empowering black women to step out of their comfort zones for new experiences in travel and adventure and embracing nature as therapy. Lauren is also a dedicated long time advocate for racial diversity and inclusion in outdoor recreation and adventure travel.
Lauren Gay
Lauren Gay is the creator of Misadventures of the Outdoorsy Diva Blog, host/producer of the Outdoorsy Diva Podcast, published photographer, speaker and CEO of Lauren R. Gay Consulting where she offers professional consulting services for blogs and podcasts, courses, as well as curated group adventure trips. She is a travel writer and social media influencer who is passionate about inspiring and empowering black women to step out of their comfort zones for new experiences in travel and adventure and embracing nature as therapy. Lauren is also a dedicated long time advocate for racial diversity and inclusion in outdoor recreation and adventure travel.
Rue Mapp
Rue Mapp is the Founder and CEO of Outdoor Afro, a... Read More
Rue Mapp is the Founder and CEO of Outdoor Afro, a national not-for-profit organization with offices in Oakland, CA, and Washington, D.C. Rue’s skills and background make her a unique voice via the leadership and programs she has instituted through her career, enlightening a diverse community to the wonders and benefits of the outdoors. Rue resides in Vallejo, CA and is the proud mother of three young adults. Visit www.ruemapp.com.
Rue Mapp
Rue Mapp is the Founder and CEO of Outdoor Afro, a national not-for-profit organization with offices in Oakland, CA, and Washington, D.C. Rue’s skills and background make her a unique voice via the leadership and programs she has instituted through her career, enlightening a diverse community to the wonders and benefits of the outdoors. Rue resides in Vallejo, CA and is the proud mother of three young adults. Visit www.ruemapp.com.
Catherine Smith
Catherine Smith, Readers' Choice Awards Production... Read More
Catherine Smith, Readers' Choice Awards Production Manager and Social Media Director for USA TODAY 10Best, has a special interest in unique culinary experiences and off-the-beaten-path adventures. Catherine is the founder of Her Bags Were Packed where she focuses on helping women release emotional baggage through solo travel and self-discovery.
Catherine Smith
Catherine Smith, Readers' Choice Awards Production Manager and Social Media Director for USA TODAY 10Best, has a special interest in unique culinary experiences and off-the-beaten-path adventures. Catherine is the founder of Her Bags Were Packed where she focuses on helping women release emotional baggage through solo travel and self-discovery.