Traveling cyclists James and Mark from the UK stopped by the office this afternoon and agreed to model our Member Drive prize package. They're traveling from New York to Seattle on a route of their own making, prioritizing off-road and very low traffic road routes and hitting up sites and attractions across the US that pique their interest. They plan to be done in 9 days! Speaking of our prize package… you’ve got ONE more day to become an Adventure Cycling member and be entered to win the Spring Member Drive giveaway. Joining/renewing means more than just awesome perks like: - Route maps & planning tools - Gear discounts - Adventure Cyclist magazine It also means supporting our work to create accessible and fun bicycle routes, resources, events, and guided tours across North America! Don’t miss out — sign up by Thursday, May 22 at midnight MDT to be entered to win the prize package valued at $325! Plus, you’re automatically in the running for our annual bike giveaway. Click the link to join: https://www.adventurecycling.org/join/ (fb)

New on the Ask an Adventure Cycling Tour Leader advice column: When Your Cycling Buddy Avoids Camp Duties You’ve crushed the miles, but when it’s time to cook or set up camp, your riding buddy disappears. Sound familiar? In this insightful post, tour leader Brielle Wacker shares how to tackle chore-dodging with grace, humor, and a little tough love. A must-read for cyclists who care about keeping the journey smooth and the efforts fair. Find the full article now on the Adventure Cycling blog and subscribe to Bike Bits emails for your monthly cycling advice and stories. 📸: Olivier Van Herck (fb)