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| Bicycle from Santa Barbara to Taos!
The goal: ambitious.
The distance: 1085 miles.
The training: intense.
The opportunity: unrivaled.
The panorama of the Wild West sets an exciting and dramatic backdrop for this springtime adventure. Starting on the Pacific Coast in charming Santa Barbara, CA, this bike tour proceeds east across varied, enchanting terrain under the watchful eye of Trek Travel’s legendary guides. From the otherworldly beauty of the Mojave Desert to the mesas, ancient ruins, and canyons of the Colorado River Valleys to the snow melt splendor of the Rocky Mountains, this cycling trip takes guests one third of the way across the continent. The road is long and challenging, but with good training and dedication, spinning an average of 100 miles per day will be the perfect way to kick off the cycling season of a lifetime. As the only tour operator to offer a fully supported, all-encompassing cycling trip that spans the entire width of the Western United States, you’ll cover 1085 miles and climb 81,176 feet over the course of 14 days. Your shortest day will be 40 miles and your longest day will be 145 miles. You’ll have one rest day at the Grand Canyon, two “rolling recovery” days with mileage of 40 to 60 miles, and 5 days of 100 miles or more.
Although the challenge—and dedication to training—is substantial, your Trek Travel guides will be there to support every pedal stoke of the way offering encouragement, mechanical and logistical assistance, camaraderie, and renowned Trek Travel customer service. Our signature attention to detail and exhaustive planning and provisioning will leave you free to just ride. Let your mind go and fully experience the character of the ever-changing Western American landscape and savor the magnitude of your accomplishment.
Prepare to go the distance in 2008 with Trek Travel. You’ll experience more in 15 days than most people do in a lifetime.
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Cross Country USA
| | Start & End | Santa Barbara, CA | Albuquerque, NM | Trip Length | 15 Days | 14 Nights
| Activity Level | Avid | Daily Rides | Options from 40 – 145 miles | Beyond Biking | Hiking, Historical Site Visit, Shopping, Massage | Price (USD) | $5,195 per person
| | $1,000 single occupancy supplement
| | Minimum age 16 | 2009 | Apr 26 | Sep 13 |
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|  Map & Itinerary |
|  Days 1 – 8 | The West
Santa Barbara, CA to Grand Canyon South Rim, AZ
Stay at Maswik Lodge Soak up sunshine and ocean breezes as you cruise along the Pacific Coast Highway through “Americas’ Riviera” | Marvel at the vastness of the enchanted Mojave desert | Ride through the variegated pages of geologic history as you climb to the Colorado Plateau | Celebrate conquering the West on your rest day at the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, AZ
Days 9 – 15 | The Southwest Grand Canyon South Rim, AZ to Taos, NM
Stay at La Fonda de Taos
Spot eagles, coyotes and pronghorn antelope amidst canyons, mesas and monuments as you glide through Utahs’ land of the Anasazi | Test your climbing skills on Colorado’s majestic, Aspen-cloaked mountain passes | Sample the flavors of the Wild West in the historic and hip town of Durango, CO | Treat your legs to a soak in the natural hot springs at Pagosa Springs | Bask in the accomplishment of cycling from the Pacific Ocean to the Eastern Flanks of the Rocky Mountains with a celebratory dinner at the renowned restaurant, Joseph’s Table, in Taos, NM |
Accommodations
Maswik Lodge | South Rim Grand Canyon, AZ The Maswik lodge is nestled in a Ponderosa pine forest just ¼ mile from the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. Rooms are spacious and feature all the amenities you’d expect from a National park motel. The lodge is conveniently located near eateries, shops, laundry services and the Canyon shuttle that can take you to most of the sites of the South Rim.
La Fonda de Taos | Taos, NM Set in the center of historic Taos Plaza, “La Fonda,” Spanish for “the Inn” dates back to the late 1800’s and has held a prominent place in Taos history ever since. Built in adobe with many hand carved and axed structural beams and featuring a rich art collection in its own private gallery, reflective of Taos’ artistic roots and heritage, create a luxurious, relaxing setting to explore town. Its many cozy, unique rooms all offer a healthy dose of southwest style and history that have welcomed artists, writers, and dignitaries for over a century.
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