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Adventure Cycling Association (USA)
Adventure Cycling Association’s mission is to inspire people of all ages to travel by bicycle for fitness, fun, and self-discovery. Founded in 1973 Adventure Cycling is the largest bicycle travel organisation in North America with 44,500 members nationwide. The organisation provides maps, tours, touring resources, a magazine and lobbies for the ongoing development of the US Bicycle Route System.
The Adventure Cycling Association’s programs include:
- Routes & Maps: Cycling maps for the Adventure Cycling Route Network, one of the largest route networks in the world at 41,399 miles (and growing)
- Guided Tours: Each year the organisation leads more than 50 guided bike tours, including self-contained, supported, and educational trips
- Adventure Cyclist: The organisation publishes nine issues of Adventure Cyclist magazine each year
- U.S. Bicycle Route System: When complete, the U.S. Bicycle Route System will be the largest official cycling route network on the planet.
- How-To Resources: The organisation publishes trip planning resources for bicycle travelers such as the annual Cyclists' Travel Guide, online How-To Department, and Touring Gear and Tips blog posts. A website, BikeOvernights.org, offers inspiration and how-to tips for 1-2 night bicycle trips.
- Online Communities: Online Forums provide space to ask questions and get replies from experienced bicycle tourists. You can also join the conversation on Facebook, or on Twitter. Bike touring and blogging? Add your blog (and follow others) atBicycleTravelBloggers.org!
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