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Bike Tours
Join me as I explore the world one pedal stroke at a time, tackling epic bike tours through stunning landscapes and remote roads. From grueling climbs to the thrill of open descents, these posts capture the freedom, challenges, and unexpected moments that make cycling such an unforgettable way to travel. Whether it’s a multi-day expedition or a spontaneous ride into the unknown, these stories will inspire you to embrace the journey.


Cycling the Pacific Coast: An Epic Bike Route Through Dunes, Redwoods, and Fog
From the shifting sands of the Oregon Dunes to the towering redwoods of Northern California, we cycled 1,100 kilometers down the Pacific Coast — a journey of endurance, beauty, and discovery. It was our toughest adventure yet: long climbs, rolling fog, wild seas, and the steady rhythm of strength found mile by mile.

Ruth Bergman
Oct 30, 202516 min read


Off the Beaten Path in the Southwest: Active Adventures Along Utah’s Scenic Highway 12
Ruth Bergman takes you on a journey along Utah’s legendary Highway 12 — biking Escalante to Boulder over the Devil’s Backbone, hiking through hoodoos, slot canyons, waterfalls, and arches, and uncovering hidden gems from Red Canyon to Capitol Reef. An Active Adventure of big climbs, quiet trails, and unforgettable desert landscapes.

Ruth Bergman
Sep 12, 202513 min read


Off the Beaten Path in the Southwest: Active Adventures in Zion and Page’s Hidden Gems
Join Ruth Bergman on an active adventure through the Southwest, where hiking, biking, and kayaking reveal hidden slot canyons, sculpted hoodoos, and desert waterways. From Zion’s towering walls to Page’s remote canyons, every day brings new discoveries and unforgettable experiences.

Ruth Bergman
Sep 4, 202518 min read


A Ride Through Cycling History: A Bike Tour on the Iconic Gravel Routes of Tuscany
Follow in the tracks of legends on a gravel bike tour through Tuscany, weaving together the iconic routes of L’Eroica and Strade Bianche. From quiet roads through vineyards and olive groves to unforgettable stops in Siena, Montalcino, and medieval castles, this journey offers a soulful blend of adventure, history, and Tuscan beauty—one gravel-crunching kilometer at a time.

Ruth Bergman
Apr 21, 202514 min read


Exploring Tuscany on Two Wheels: A 6-Day Bike Tour Challenge
Intoduction "We're biking in Tuscany," Oren said to me in October 2019 as we pulled away from Pienza on the first day of our biking adventure. If you're a biking aficionado and follow pro bike tours, you may share this sentiment. I have always enjoyed biking much more than watching others bike. However, I could certainly get excited about being in Tuscany, which is renowned for its great food, exquisite wine, and some of the most picturesque scenery on the planet. Biking offe

Ruth Bergman
Jan 19, 20257 min read


The Long Way Around— a living record of the journeys that keep calling
A living record of the journeys that keep calling — from high alpine trails and wild coastlines to long roads and open water. These are the paths I’ve followed so far, the ones I’m planning next, and the distant horizons still shaping how I imagine the world.

Ruth Bergman
Jan 9, 20254 min read
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