How do bike tours work?

On guided tours, riders tend to stick together as a group with the guide . Riders can sometimes go ahead to the next turn or next town, but the norm is sticking together. If you're a more independent cyclist who prefers to ride at your own pace, a self-guided bike tour may be a better option.

Is OBX bike friendly?

Incredibly bike friendly . The Outer Banks is 105 miles of sand, sea, surf and sunshine, and you can ride all 105 of them.

How to train for a 300 mile bike ride?

3 months of riding an hour every morning and 30 miles every weekend . Assuming you want to do a 300 mile ride over 2 weeks time. This training should allow you to do 150 miles/in 6 days with 1 day of rest before second 150 miles. So 150÷6= 25 miles per day.

How fast do touring bikes go?

The average speed for professional cyclists while traversing on flat terrain is 25-28 mph . The average amateur cyclist travels about 17-18 mph while on flat ground.

Does Outer Banks have a bike week?

Each spring in the Outer Banks, the Outer Banks Bike Week rolls and rumbles in for one of the biggest events all year.

Can you ride bikes on the beach in the Outer Banks?

For folks with beach cruisers and mountain bikes, you might want to venture north of Corolla for a ride on the sand, but only at low tide when the sand is hard . It's 15 miles to the Virginia state line, and you can explore the villages of Carova Beach and Swan Beach.

What is the speed limit on the beach in OBX?

Unless otherwise indicated, the speed limit when no people are present is 35 mph , unless you're driving on a park beach. If there are other people around, the speed limit drops to 15 mph.

Bicycle touring is the taking of self-contained cycling trips for pleasure, adventure or autonomy rather than sport, commuting or exercise . Bicycle touring can range from single-day trips to extended travels spanning weeks or months.

What is the difference between bike touring and bike packing?

Bike Touring VS Bikepacking Bicycle touring typically involves long distances and longer stints of travel that can be supported by adventure travel companies or completed as solo, unsupported endeavors. On the other hand, “bikepacking” refers to mostly off-road adventuring.

How to go cycle touring?

However, you'll want to spend some time training on a bike before your trip . The best thing to do is to be realistic about what you can do and create achievable goals. Then, work your strength up to riding the same daily distances you plant to cover while carrying the same gear you plan to travel with.

Outer Banks 2022 : Tour Schedule : Bike Tours : Senior Cycling (2024)

Outer Banks 2022

May 8-13, 2022 | $1920

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Full Tour Description

Quite possibly our most relaxed tour ever, this tour features exploration of these barrier islands steeped in history. There were colonists here thirty years before the Pilgrims. This is where the Wright Brothers had their first flight at Kitty Hawk. Home to legendary pirates, shipwrecks, lighthouses and wild horses. You won’t be able to miss the Atlantic Ocean beaches and Albemarle Sound marinas. Surfers, paddle boarders and hang gliders seem to be everywhere! There’s excellent shopping, fine and casual dining to enjoy. Naturalists can enjoy several wildlife refuges in the area, perfect for birdwatching. Fisherman have their choice of several piers, surf fishing or chartered services. You'll love our lodging, theHilton Garden Inn Outer Banks / Kitty Hawk, which has a relaxed"resort" feel about it, with its Tiki Bar, Restaurant, indoor and outdoor pools, beach front, fishing pier and more.

The riding here is easy, since it’s flat terrain and we’ll be almost entirely on bike paths. We’ll include a visit to the Wright Brothers National Memorial, have lunch in a place called Duck, and you’ll have plenty of time to walk the beach, charter a fishing trip, see the wild horses, or just read a book in the shade.

We’ll ride alongside giant sand dunes, through quiet woodlands, past docks and piers on the sound, utilizing the Dare County bike paths. We’ll also visit Manteo’s Festival Park, Fort Raleigh and the North Carolina State Aquarium. You will have one entire day without any scheduling to do whatever you please. Our “home base” hotel features comfortable rooms, an optional full ocean view upgrade, a fitness room, outdoor heated pool and spa and beach access. And it’s located right on the bike route so you can come and go as you please.

Tour leaders:Mark Troy and Patrick Elliott

Included

5 nights lodging, 5 breakfasts, 1lunch, 2dinners, sag support, admission to theWright Brothers National Memorial andadmission to the NC Aquarium Outer Banks.

Itinerary

Day 1

Meet at our tour hotel, the Hilton Garden Outer Banks. An introductory meeting at 5:00pm will begin our tour with co*cktails, snacks, maps and details. Following the meeting we'll enjoy dinner together at a nearby restaurant. (included)
Day 2

15 / 23 / 30 miles – We ride from the Wright Brothers National Memorial (admission included) to the town of Duck. Along the way you may choose to stop and explore the piers or do a bit of shopping. Lunch is on your own in Duck. We van everyone back to the hotel, unless you wish to ride the 7 miles back on your own. Mark will ride sweep if anyone wants to do this ride.
Day 3

15 miles - We start today’s ride where we left off yesterday in Duck. The bike trail takes us up to the town of Corolla, where we’ll all meet for a picnic lunch at Historic Currituck Park. After lunch you are free to explore the gorgeous grounds, climb the lighthouse stairs for a magnificent view, check out the Whalehead Club or visit the excellent NC Wildlife Educational Center.
Day 4

Rest Day. You are on your own to enjoy the area’s many attractions. From beachcombing out the hotel’s back door, to chartered fishing, to surfing… the day is yours.
Day 5

15 miles – Today we’ll regroup to boast about our rest day activities, and do some more riding to see the sights at Manteo. We begin with a bike ride through the quiet town to the NC Aquarium (admission included), followed by a snack. A stop at Fort Raleigh is next, a park with lots of history. You’ll ride back on the trail and end up in downtown Manteo for lunch on your own, plus a chance to walk the scenic boardwalk on the marina and to see the many shops there. A quick van ride back to the hotel, then out for dinner in Kill Devil Hills, on us!
Day 6

The morning is yours to explore the area. Checkout is at 11:00am

Pricing

The cost of this trip is $1920 per person (double occupancy) *Rooms have either: 2 Double beds OR 1King, one bath. Standard rooms have side ocean view.

Single supplement fee is $565.
Optional $175upgrade (per person) for Ocean Front View room.
50% of the total is a required deposit due upon registration.
The remainder is due 60 days prior to departure date.
Cancellation details: If you cancel more than 60 days prior to departure date, you will receive a 90% refund.
If you cancel less than 60 days prior to departure date no refund will be given.
Please purchase trip insurance. We trust Allianz Travel Insurance. Here is a link to their website:https://www.allianztravelinsurance.com

Your Travel Plans

This trip starts on Sunday, May 8, 2022and ends on Friday, May 13.

If you are flying, there are shuttle services available from the Norfolk International Airport. OBX Shuttle or Outer Banks Transportation Service are two options.

If you are driving, we meet you at our hotel, the Hilton Garden Inn Outer Banks / Kitty Hawk,5353 N Virginia Dare Trail, Kitty Hawk, NC 27949.

Your Lodging Plans

For this trip, 5 nights at the Hilton Garden Outer Banksareincluded.

Non-Standard Bikes

If you plan to bring your own bike and it is a non-standard bike such as a recumbent or tandem, you will need todiscuss transport issues with me before you register for this trip. We may or may not be able to accommodate.

Bike rental is available at $120 for this trip and this amount is due with your final payment.