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March 6, 2015Jake LawrenceBlog0

Lyon on Touring Part 4

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...

February 26, 2015Jake LawrenceBlog0

Lyon on Touring, Part 3

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...

January 26, 2015Jake LawrenceBlog0

Guided vs. Self Guided

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...

January 7, 2015Jake LawrenceBlog0

Lyon on Touring, Part 2. How to Get Around: Trains, Boats and Other Sag Wagons

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...

December 15, 2014Jake LawrenceBlog0

Lyon on Touring, Part 1

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...