This trip report on the “2024 Trail of the Coeur d’Alene including Route of the Hiawatha”, is a collection of comments and photos from the tour participants.

Compiled By Rosanne Coumbis Photos by Dannielle Amerongen This report is a compilation of some the favorite moments of the Group. Our cycling adventure through Slovenia proved an unforgettable experience, covering about 1,000 kilometres and ascending 12,000 meters—an elevation greater than Everest! Thank goodness many of us had electric bikes. Having packed for a hot European … Continue reading   Slovenia 2024 – On the Sunny Side of the Alps →

The Mizen Head to Malin Head tour (Ireland end to end) was an idea conceived by Maureen Weston and Margaret Kavanaugh, who after much searching, decided the Wild Atlantic Cycling Tours was the best company to expertly lead our group of 22 cyclists. After many emails and much behind the scene organizing, 11 strong road … Continue reading 2024 Ireland – Mizen to Malin →

        2024 Grand Coulee Dam Loop By Deb Chamitoff If I were to use one word to describe this 13 Day Bicycle Tour, it would be VARIETY! Eleven days of touring with only one designated rest day, Doris, our leader did a great job of designing a fun and challenging tour. The … Continue reading 2024 Grand Coulee Dam Loop →

  It was a beautiful spring jaunt through rural eastern Ontario following the early 19th century Rideau Canal. Such a pleasure with 21 of us, mostly Ottawans, six from BC and one from Virginia, cycling from Ottawa to Kingston and back. And under perfect weather except for one morning shower. Linda Graupner led the convoy, … Continue reading May, 2024 Ottawa to Kingston Tour along the Rideau Canal →

  In April of 2024, 15 keen cyclists from across North America embarked on a cycling tour of South Korea, taking us through bustling cities, beautiful valleys, and along stunning coastlines. Over the course of 15 days, we grew closer to each other, made lasting memories, and deepened our knowledge of South Korea and its … Continue reading 2024 CCCTS South Korea Tour Review →

by Linda Graupner We were very lucky with the weather. Day after day of sunny blue skies. Temperatures would drop at night, keeping the snow in good shape and then we had clear sunshine until mid-afternoon when shade would cause the the temperature to drop like a stone. Everything was well groomed and well signed. … Continue reading Dolomites Cross Country Ski Trip, 2024 →

  November 7-15, 2023 Prepared by Chris Hayes, critiqued by 21 riders First, a quick timeline of notable St. Augustine periods: The First Spanish Period, 1565-1763 The British Period, 1763-1783 The Second Spanish Period, 1783-1821 The U.S. Territorial Period, 1821-1845 The CCCTS Period, November 7-15, 2023 Cast of characters: Linda, Tim, Chris H, Donna, Geoff, … Continue reading CCCTS 2023 St. Augustine Florida Tour →

Central Europe Tour Report Overview Our Central Europe tour organized and led by Alen Augustin (Sitnica Tours) departed Cesky Krumlov in Chechia (the Czech Republic) August 22nd and ended in Budapest, Hungary on September 4th. The 14-day tour consisted of 12 cycling days and 2 rest days. There were 15 riders in our group – … Continue reading Central Europe Tour Report 2023 →

  Leader: Robin Howe Co-leader: Dan Carey Tour Contractor: Spice Roads Trip Dates: Sun, 8 Oct 2023 — Mon, 23 Oct 2023 Trip Classification: Intermediate   It may surprise you to know that Japan consists of a total of 14,125 islands and a population density of approximately 340 persons per m2. Our trip covered a … Continue reading 2023 Japan Tour – Kyoto and Noto Peninsula →

2023 Croatia Tour – Adriatic As It Used To Be Trip Dates: Mon, 18 Sep 2023 – Wed, 4 Oct 2023 Participants: Maureen Angen, Ted Angen, Anna Brettell, Sandy Brodie, Barb Brousseau, Barbara Hall, Tom Hughes, Nancy Luitwieler, Jean Macdonald, Monna-Leigh McElveny, Robb Polloway, Eamonn Ryan, Rhonda Ryan, Dianne Schneidmiller, Gene Schneidmiller, Jacob VanDerHeide, Colleen … Continue reading 2023 Croatia Tour – Adriatic As It Used To Be →

Blowin’ up to Bickleton by Chris Hodgson Bickleton is a village on the Columbia River Loop tour which meandered through Washington and Oregon, an eight-day jaunt led by Robin Howe and Dan Carey in early September. Here’s the bare facts: 19 experienced cyclists; six days of cycling over a distance of give-or-take 500 kms; all … Continue reading 2023 Columbia River Loop Tour →

Georgian Bay Pannier Tour Trip Report May 28th – June 4th, 2023 Prepared by Bonnie Evoy and Bill Bourne Over hill, over dale, As we hit the dusty trail And those bikers go rolling along In and out, hear them shout Truckers back and car about And those bikers go rolling along Thirty lucky cyclists … Continue reading Georgian Bay Pannier Tour Trip Report →

What’s not to love about the Okanagan? Our eight rides led us through tranquil and verdant rolling countryside from Vernon to Penticton to Oliver. Scenery included beautiful lakes, vineyards, and orchards, and vehicle traffic was minimal on many sections of the routes.

CCCTS 2023 Portugal Algarve and Alentejo Bike Tour April 17- May 3 2024 Our group of 16 riders, plus our leaders met in Evora Portugal to begin a 16-day bike ride through Alentejo and the Algarve regions of Portugal. Some arrived early, some came from other bike tours or sightseeing adventures. After picking up our … Continue reading CCCTS 2023 Portugal Algarve and Alentejo Bike Tour →