Self-Guided Tours
Embark on a cycling adventure with 718 Outdoors Self-Guided Tours, designed for both individuals/groups. Having lead over 175 group self-supported bikepacking trips, I know what can go wrong and how to make things go right. Navigating the best routes, accommodations, and logistics for a new route on your own can be daunting. Let me handle the complexities to ensure a unforgettable cycling experience. Focus on the ride, and I'll take care of the rest!
Our Self-Guided Tours gives you (and your group of riders, if that's how you roll) all of the tools required to have the self-bike adventure of a lifetime. The great thing is that these tours are on your schedule, using our years of expertise.
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Trip Destinations
The destinations that we offer our Self-Guided Tours represent areas that we have travelled extensively. This "on the ground" knowledge will help make your trip more enjoyable and less stressful. If your destination isn't one of the areas listed below, don't worry! I have planned and led over 175 self-supported bikepacking trips, and can certainly dive into a new area using the techniques I've developed over the years
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Adirondacks, NY
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Catskills, NY
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Erie Canal (Buffalo to Albany to NYC)
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Finger Lakes, NY
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GAP/C&O (Pittsburgh to Washington DC)
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Quebec, Canada
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Vermont
How it Works
Basically just fill out the (free, with no obligation) form below with as much information as you have available. I will get back to you in short order. Your bike(s), your gear...our planning and expertise!
What is Included
See Full descriptions of items at bottom of page
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Patches and Stickers
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Ride Sheet (digital and printed on waterproof paper)
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Routes (digital and printed on waterproof paper)
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Ride Guide Book (printed)
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Zoom Call
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Access via Private WhatsApp Group
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Guide to rail travel with your bike (digital)
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Packing List and Strategy (digital)
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Epic Ride Weather Reports (digital), daily
Pricing
The base cost is $45/day for one rider, and $15/day for each additional rider.
For example, a 3-day trip with 2 riders would be:
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$45 x 3 for initial rider = $135,
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$15 x 3 per additional rider = $45
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$180
All riders are responsible for booking their own transportation and lodging (hotel or campsites). 718 Outdoors can book these items at an additional cost.
Item Descriptions
Patches and Stickers:
Limited Edition 3" Patches and 2" Stickers to commigrate your epic journey
Ride Sheet: (digital and printed on waterproof paper).
We have developed this idea of a Ride Sheet that basically outlines the ride on a single sheet of paper. I personally keep 1 in my pocket, one is in a waterproof bag, and then a version on my phone. See example of a Full Ride Sheet
Routes (digital and printed on waterproof paper):
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Ride Guide Books:
Designed, produced and bound in-house, these one-of-a-kind passport style Ride Guide Books can be used as a meaningful reference as well as a treasured keepsake.
Zoom Call:
Like each and every group trip I lead, we will get on a Zoom call for a Safety and Orientation Meeting
Access:
Also, like each trip I lead, we will create a private WhatsApp Channel that give you direct access
Guides:
You will have access to our Rail Travel With Your Bike Guide, as well as a detailed Packing List Guide
Epic Ride Weather Reports:
Each morning of your ride, I will create and distribute a daily weather projection along teh route using Epic Ride Weather
