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I recently saw an episode of 60 Minutes talking about the violin makers of Cremona, in northern Italy. Cremona is the home of Antonio Stradivari and other greats, and a terrific museum on the subject. It just so happens there is an interesting ride that goes right through Cremona, and takes you to parts of Italy a bit off the tourist beaten path. While most of Italy is full of...Read More

Here’s a video I created that covers various aspects of touring in Europe. It’s not Hollywood — but I hope you find it useful; and the more you watch the better it gets! Michael Lyon. Here is the full version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=loK5MoWaHVM&feature=youtu.be Here is the shorter version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NU206npV5c Looking for the permanent version? Consider buying Michael’s book “Cycling Along Europe’s Rivers” www.amazon.com/dp/0615691897. Michael works in the international business development and space sectors from his home...Read More

By Bob Williams, Beer & Bike Tours We get asked all the time if we offer self guided tours. The answer is not a simple yes. We do offer them but honestly we prefer the guided option because we are able to help you craft a more complete adventure. Here is a list of some of the differences between the too. Before starting the business I was a solid self-guided...Read More

Here are a few tips: Start our Ride: We often use trains to get to our starting point on the ride, or from the end point of the ride to get back to our departing airport. Skip Segments: Trains can be used during the trip to skip a segment of the route. For example, on the northern Rhine route you might want to skip an industrial segment near the Saar...Read More

A highlight of each of the last 21 years has been my 8-14 day self-guided cycling tour along Europe’s grand rivers. A couple of years ago I wrote, “Cycling Along Europe’s Rivers: Bicycle Touring Made Easy and Affordable.”  I am pleased to be joining Bike Tour Finder to write a monthly blog covering various types for touring, route suggestions, and other discussion items. I wrote my book and am undertaking...Read More