Back in 2017 I wrote a blog post called “The Best Paved Trails in the World are in … Ohio“, which is all about the Miami Valley Trails network in Ohio. Do I still back up that claim? Maybe. The Miami Valley Trails network is located in the southeast corner of Ohio in the vicinity Continue Reading →
Category: Biking
Krakow is One of the Best Cities to Visit in Europe
That is quite a statement: Krakow is one of the best cities to visit in Europe. But I believe it to be true. The city is actually spelled Kraków and not Krakow or – worse – Cracow as I used to see it spelled. It is pronounced Kra-koof. But regardless of how it is spelled Continue Reading →
Why Bikers Love our Inline Skating & Biking Tours
We started out in 1997 as Zephyr Inline Skate Tours, the world’s first inline skating (Rollerblading) tour company. By 1990 we were running ten skate tours a year – but two of them were “bike friendly”. The following year we ran 16 skate tours, with four of them “bike friendly”. So the reality is that Continue Reading →
5 Top Reasons to Travel to Provence for a Cycling Adventure This Year
For those who love active travel and are always looking for their next great cycling destination, Provence, France, should be at the top of your list. With its rolling vineyards, charming villages, lavender fields, and world-class cuisine, Provence offers an unforgettable biking experience that blends adventure, culture, and indulgence. Whether you’re a seasoned cyclist or Continue Reading →
Self-Guided Tours
We at Zephyr Adventures have been offering self-guided tours for decades but in 2025 are focusing on them by offering eight new self-guided hiking and biking itineraries. Self-guided tours are very popular among Europeans. What is a self-guided tour? We make your hotel reservations, provide route directions via GPS, bike rental on biking tours, and Continue Reading →
Europe’s Very Scenic Cycling Adventure: The Danube Biking Tour
How does “378 km of a fantastic time” sound? Along a very scenic cycling adventure? That is how the participants of the inaugural trip described their experience. For a lovely adventure that includes breathtaking scenery, active exploration, and cultural immersion, look no further than the Danube Biking Tour, an unforgettable cycling journey along Europe’s most iconic Continue Reading →
A Multisport Journey Through Acadia National Park
We love national parks. From their remote locations to the history of their founding to the active outdoor pursuits they provide. They are well-suited destinations for what we aspire to offer at Zephyr Adventures. This past summer we enjoyed our first-ever tour to Acadia National Park—a hiking adventure—that proved easy, lovely, and a lot of Continue Reading →
Iowa Inline Skating and Biking Adventure!
We are very excited about our October 2 – 5, 2025 Iowa Inline Skating & Biking Adventure. In case you have some hesitation about vacationing in Iowa, I am writing here to get you excited too. Our inline skating and biking travelers know what I am going to say whenever we announce a new inline Continue Reading →
Biking in Dordogne, France
Why biking in Dordogne? The Dordogne region is one of the best cycling destinations in France, which makes it one of the best cycling destinations in the world. In my opinion, France is the number one country for bike touring in the world. The population density outside of major cities is not high and the Continue Reading →
My 25-Year History With the Danube Bicycle Path
On April 4, 1997, I quit my desk job to start what is now Zephyr Adventures. My first task was to fly to Europe to find the very first location for our only tour that year, with two possibilities in mind: the northern area of Friesland in The Netherlands or the Danube bicycle path in Continue Reading →