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June 25th, 2024

Three-peat! #1 Cycling Tour again in 2024

Best US Bicycle Tour Company

Thank you once again loyal friends and patrons who vote us Number 1 US Bike Tour Company in the 2024 USA Today 10Best Readers Choice Award!  We appreciate your votes and your faith in Carolina Tailwinds.

August 5th, 2023

Carolina Tailwinds Voted #1 Bike Tour...Again!

Best US Bicycle Tour Company

For the second year in a row, Carolina Tailwinds has placed 1st in the USA Today 10 Best Readers' Choice competition.  Thank you to all of you who voted for us.  All of us at CT are again humbled, and we will do all in our power to live up to this ranking!

June 24th, 2022

Carolina Tailwinds Voted #1 Cycling Tour

USA Today Readers' Choice Best Cycling Tour 2022

Carolina Tailwinds is proud to announce that we were voted #1 Cycling Tour in USA TODAY's 10BEST 2022 Readers’ Choice Awards.

This come on the heels of top 4 finishes each of the previous 2 years.  As before, Carolina Tailwinds was one of twenty companies nominated across the country, chosen by the panel of experts.  The top 10 bicycle tour companies were then chosen by popular vote and awarded the 10Best Readers Choice Award.

April 7th, 2020

Grandmothers, Gravy and Old Bikes

Holiday Memories and Bikes on a Holiday Week

Do you ever feel like today’s conversation is dominated by code phrases?  Who knew, at the beginning of 2020, that terms like ‘Social Distancing’ and ‘Flattening the Curve’ would be commonplace in our daily lexicon?  In 2019, I would have thought that meant biking a safe distance away from everyone else to avoid a crash, or somehow making biking up that huge hill not as hard to tackle! 

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February 27th, 2018

FAQ's about Bike Tours

Do I have to be a strong rider? 

No! Since 2000, we have designed fully-supported cycling vacations that cater to all types of riders.  Whether you average 8 miles per hour or 20, we have a route for you!  Strategically placed van stops can leap frog riders over hills or provide a comforting ride if you're out of steam. From our flat terrain tours to our hilly and mountainous tours, we have the terrain for a perfect vacation for YOU. 

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February 6th, 2018

Rental Bikes for Your Bicycle Tour

The Brand Name You May Not Know

When discussing bicycles, the name LaPierre may have escaped you. The French bicycle manufacturer was founded in 1946 and family operated until the mid-90’s. Since then, the company has expanded its line to include a wide selection of bicycles, including commuter bikes, road bikes, and mountain bikes.

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May 7th, 2016

Packing for Bike Touring

As you look forward to your upcoming bicycle tour, start planning the packing process early so that you know if you need to shop for anything in advance.  Our checklist for bike tours includes some common sense items, but maybe a few you haven't thought of:

Bike clothing and gear

Do you really want to wash your bike shorts everyday?  Pack as many cycling shirts and shorts as there are cycling days in the tour.  Do the laundry when you get home!

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