Bike Tours in Washington State
- On the Roadwoman on a bicycle image by Wimbledon from Fotolia.com
Washington state offers some of the West Coast's most diverse scenery, and seeing it on bicycle adds a different perspective. Join an adventure tour of the state's volcanoes, islands or coast. Expand your cycling adventures into new arenas with a Fluidride clinic, or indulge your altruistic impulses by signing up for Big Ride Washington. - Bicycle Adventures offers several bike tour options in Washington state. Tour the local islands or volcanoes, or take an "epic tour," which includes both coastal and inland jaunts. Tours vary in time and difficulty. Tours are limited--usually 13 to 18 riders--to ensure an intimate, safe experience. Accommodations for camping tours include tents, sleeping pads and towels. Cyclists stay at camp sites with flushing toilets and hot showers.
Bicycle Adventures
P.O. Box 11219
Olympia, WA 98508
360-786-0989
bicycleadventures.com - To support a good cause while seeing a significant portion of Washington state, sign up for Big Ride Washington. Proceeds support the advocacy, education and research efforts of Washington's chapter of the American Lung Association. This three-week, 1,300-mile ride circles the state, including several coastal interludes. This annual mid-summer ride, organized by Clean Air Adventures, is fully supported.
American Lung Association-Washington
2625 Third Ave.
Seattle, WA 98121
206-407-3168
cleanairadventures.org - If you want to expand your cycling repertoire, check out the clinics and camps offered in and around Seattle through Fluidride. There are rides in and around Seattle, including Duthie Hill Park, Colonnade Park, Whistler Bike Park, Woodland Park and Tokul. You can develop new skills in one of the courses. Learn trail essentials or single track flow, or spend three days perfecting your skills in one of the weekend camps.
Fluidride
206-499-3469
fluidride.com
