Portland, Oregon has a well earned reputation for being a bike friendly city. Part of what makes this reputation possible is East Portland’s abundant Greenways. Greenways are streets running through Portland which have been designed to keep car traffic low, and to allow cyclists a safe and quick way to traverse the city. Many feature…
To celebrate their 40th anniversary, ExperiencePlus! Bicycle Tours announced a Pisa-to-Venice cycling trip June 6-17, 2012, hosted by two generations of the founding family. ExperiencePlus! Bicycle Tours started in 1972 and was the first North American company to offer pedal tours in Europe. They’ve since stashed many awards under their belt, including the prestigious National…
I first traveled to Europe when I was 16. It was the classic family tour, though we spent most of our time in Italy with a few days in Austria and a quick stop off in Germany. Unfortunately my youth or perhaps self-involvement prevented me from truly appreciating the trip. Years, and a world of…