Teen Treks     
        Adventure Travel - Bike Trips

Overnights

Some of our groups only stay at hostels, others camp out every night, while most do a mixture of both.

Hostelling

Hostels are simple, inexpensive accommodations supervised by house-parents. Old farmhouses, schools, former jails, abandoned coast guard stations, ships, castles and trains have been converted into hostels. Most have a kitchen, a common room and dorms with bunk beds. Mattresses, pillows, sheets, and blankets are provided.  Hostels are cooperative accommodations; you are expected to clean up and help with small chores. You'll enjoy running into other travelers staying at the same hostel, exchanging stories and sharing experiences with them.

Listening to Sam talk about the trip I got the impression that the leaders had a great combination of warmth, good cheer and adventurous spirit. They seemed to set a wonderful tone for the group throughout the trip.

~ Joanna Faber,

Camping

With the ground as your bed and the tent as your roof, camping can be a fun and exciting experience. You become aware of the sounds and smells of the night with the stars (and sometimes the bugs) all around you. Our groups often stay in state forests and private campgrounds. Facilities vary. Some campgrounds have showers, pools and recreation rooms, while others offer only a field in which to pitch a tent. We provide each camping group with tents, stoves and cooksets. Trippers must provide their own personal equipment, such as sleeping bags, cutlery and dishes. Camping requires added physical and emotional effort, especially when the sky looks ominous. However, evenings around the campfire give trippers a chance to know one another better and experience a special closeness as a group.

Safety

A fun biking experience requires that biking safety precautions are practiced.  Our leaders are fully trained in bicycle safety.  Trippers will wear bike helmets at all times, perform daily pre-ride bike inspections, and practice safe cycling. 

Equipment

Each tripper will need to bring a touring or hybrid bicycle with 10-24 speeds, saddlebags, a sleeping bag, a foam mattress, and a helmet.  Included in the trip cost is the rental of tents and camping cook set/stove.