Bike Touring News

Empowering The Bicycle Traveler

Bike Touring News is growing and we are looking for passionate bike travelers to join the team!  If you enjoy helping folks solve problems and break down barriers so they can get out and explore their world on two wheels we want to hear from you! Mostly, we need help with the daily operations of Read More

The Owyhee Pedal Patrol is a group of volunteers assembled to explore, share and contribute to the responsible management of the amazing region that is defined by the Owyhee Canyonlands Wilderness Area.  This rugged landscape in southwest Idaho contains six individual wilderness areas totaling over a half-million acres, encompassing some of the deepest canyons and Read More

Saddle up, hearty souls!  It's time for the 5th running of the Boise Ridge Road Randonnee!  Join us for this challenging - potentially brutal at times - ride over some of the rugged dirt roads, moto trails and singletracks that criss-cross the Boise Ridge.  If you're looking to test your climbing legs, take in some Read More

We're really excited about this event and the chance to share the excitement and camaraderie of self-supported riding with friends!  In honor of this once-a-year event, Bike Touring News HQ will be CLOSED on Friday, May 31! Watch this page for updates as the event approaches!  Questions?  Call, email or stop by the shop! We Read More

This ride is only a few days away!  Looking forward to riding bikes and sleeping outside!  Here are a few key updates for those making the trip: WEATHER:  The forecast calls for a significant chance of rain all week leading up to departure.  Johnson Creek Road has the potential to get very muddy if it Read More