What an amazing event and experience for all who participated. We kicked off the adventure with the Shimanami Kaido International Cycling Event and returned home on Sunday November 3rd from our Japan bike tour of Shikoku Island. For seven days, we rode through the cities, coastlines, mountains, and incredibly beautiful woods of Shikoku Island. Our tour guides doted on us like VIP guests, at every turn offering encouragement, a warm smile, guidance, and refreshments alike.
There were 13 wonderful people riding, along with Seiji our lead riding guide and Atsushi, the guide riding in the rear making sure no one got lost. Peddling the span of long bridges, through tunnels, over mountains, along pristine shorelines, and through small villages and large cities, we all had an amazing time. It was simply over the top and our guides, Hidden Japan Travel, handily exceeded everyone’s expectations.
During our ride we were able to stop and visit many castles, shrines and temples, waterfalls, and forests, and eat at small out of the way restaurants only a local would know existed. One lunch was cooked for us by a 96-year-old woman, and I must say, was one of my favorites. Each night we were served multi-course dinners while donning our yukata attire just before or after spending an hour or two in the onsen for a hot bath, sauna, cold plunge, and a hot springs soak.
It was a trip to remember, a truly one-of-a-kind experience!
We are looking forward to 2025 for our next set of trips. We are signing people up and getting ready to roll! Hope to see you out there with us for another memorable experience.
May 28th – June 8th – Baltic Bike Tour and Dolomites Ride
Come ride the Baltic coastline from Estonia, down through Latvia, and finishing at the gorgeous coastline of Lithuania. We will explore amazing sites while taking in the amazing Baltic coast. Topping this trip off will be an optional one-day excursion in the Dolomite Mountains in Italy.
Space is limited to the first 16 people who sign up. RSVP HERE
September 18th – 21st – West Fir Lodge and Oakridge Mountain Biking
This annual event is a popular one and limited in space. For three days we have a private shuttle, and we ride the trails of Oakridge Oregon, one of the world’s premier mountain biking trail systems and destinations. Good food, good fun, and good people. It is always the highlight of our year!
Space is limited to the first 10 people who sign up. RSVP HERE
October 14th – 28th – Tamang Heritage Trek in Nepal
This amazing adventure is a fully supported trek from Kathmandu through the Himalayan Mountains and will include a helicopter tour of Mt Everest as well as an excursion on the end to tour the Chitwan National Park on the border with India. The cost of the trip includes 14 nights’ accommodation, meals, porter services, group transfers, local leader, and guides.
Space is limited to the first 16 people who sign up. RSVP HERE
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