Backroads Launches Unplugged Bike Tours in Destinations Across the Globe
Backroads, the leader in active travel, today announced the debut of Unplugged Bike Tours for cyclists looking to explore the world on two wheels under their own power, with no electric-assist, in the company of other riders who enjoy doing the same. The rollout complements Backroads’ robust selection of bike and e-bike tours with the addition of 83 acoustic bike trips in some of the company’s most popular cycling destinations in the U.S., Italy, France, Spain, Canada and Japan.
Unplugged Bike Tours share the same expert design as all Backroads trips, with multiple Trip Leaders and vans to support riders of different levels and interests. Also included are Backroads custom titanium Performance and Touring bikes, which offer the ideal combination of lightness, handling and comfort to navigate whatever ups and downs the road may bring. To preserve the spirit and intent of Unplugged Bike Tours, Backroads will only allow e-bikes for a limited number of guests who want to keep pace with an acoustic cycling companion.
“When I started Backroads in 1979 we were running trips across the American west out of my garage. Back then, it was all about the camaraderie on the road and tackling a big climb together, then riding into lunch to celebrate,” said Backroads Founder, President and CEO, Tom Hale. “We created our new Unplugged Bike Tours for cyclists who are nostalgic for those simpler days, before bicycles were motorized. We’re excited to offer guests even more ways to experience a destination together, with the same dedication to quality that we’ve always applied to everything we do.”
As part of the release of Unplugged Bike Tours, guests are invited to join Backroads Founder Tom Hale on the California Wine Country trip in May (limited space available). Members of Backroads’ Executive Team will also be joining additional Unplugged trips in various locations, including in Italy and Spain, throughout the year.
Backroads New Unplugged Bike Tours for 2025
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Europe
A Taste of Camino de Santiago
Basque Country
Bordeaux & Dordogne
Brittany & Normandy
Croatia & Slovenia’s Alps
Croatia
Ireland’s County Cork & Kerry
Italy’s Piedmont
Madrid to Porto
Norway & Sweden
Portugal’s Algarve & Alentejo
Provence Wine Country to Luberon
Puglia to Basilicata
Scottish Highlands
Sicily
Southern Spain’s Andalucia
Spain’s Mallorca
Tuscany
North America
Banff to Jasper National Park
The Carolinas
California Wine Country
Maine’s Acadia
Nova Scotia
Vermont
Latin America
Chile
Costa Rica
Asia
Japan
For more information on Backroads Unplugged Bike Trips, visit Backroads.com or call 800-GO-ACTIVE