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Introducing: Whimsical Cycle Tours! 

5/16/2014

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I am pleased to finally announce my newest adventure: Whimsical Cycle Tours! For many years, I have been trying to come up with a way to combine my love of bicycle travel with an actual career that would allow me to share that joy with others. My tours will focus on the Sacramento area and we will be offering overnight camping trips that cater toward families and casual riders who want to enjoy the journey as much as the destination. Right now, we are still in the very beginning stages but we should be starting to offer beta tours over the next couple of months. I could not have gotten even this far if it hadn't been for the help of some very special people, especially Sami for her encouragement and drive to turn this into a reality, my parents for being my very first investors, and Jen who created my amazing logo and website banners. 

Another happy announcement is that our Whine & Chocolate tour is BACK ON!!! It took some soul searching and some number-crunching but I've come to the conclusion that there's no better time than right now to start living our lives exactly as we choose. I want to be able to offer my boys a simple life filled with adventure and experiences. I want to be able to lead by example that one can travel and explore without the need of a minivan and highways. We want to relish in the slow-paced sights of nature and be able to immerse ourselves in purposeful wanderings. 

Many of the exact details of our summer trip hinge on the availability of our Bike Friday Haul-a-Day. Its production has been delayed until mid-June and I'd need some time to test it out and break it in before I'd feel comfortable taking it on a long-distance trip. I'm staying hopeful and flexible with ideas for a "long" option and an "abbreviated" itinerary. I am also hoping that once we can nail down some relatively firm plans, we'll be able to open the trip up to others to join and/or meet us along the way. 

There is so much that I am excited about and while I'm a bit nervous to be jumping into a brand new venture, I cannot wait to open Sacramento up to the world of Bicycle Tourism! 
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7 Comments
Becky
5/16/2014 11:33:16 am

Congratulations and good luck!

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Bonney Gold
5/16/2014 06:18:39 pm

There is no one better than you to start a bicycle tour company. Your love of cycling in so infectious! Ditching a car does make the pace of life slow down. It gives you a greater appreciation of all those hidden pleasures right on your door step. In a world of ever stretching boundaries and speed communities are begin to crumble. I wish you all the best in your new venture.

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Tim
5/17/2014 01:00:02 am

Congrats on this big decision to pursue your dream!

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Erica link
5/17/2014 12:52:29 pm

So exciting! Looking forward to watching this take off! Such a great idea.

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katherine
5/21/2014 04:17:49 pm

De-lurking to say congratulations and what a wonderful idea! You were one of the moms I found online awhile back when I decided to start biking with my boys, and you've been an inspiration ever since. We've upped our game considerably, biking for small errands, to school, etc but have yet to go long distances (or camping!). Since we live in the east bay, not too far from you, maybe we'll be touring/camping with you one of these days. Best of luck, and a million thanks for all you do!

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Elle
5/23/2014 02:39:25 pm

Thanks for de-lurking! It's great to hear from you, Katherine, and I really hope that you and your family will join us! Feel free to contact me through this website or WhimsicalCycleTours@gmail.com and let me know/ask questions. Congratulations on getting into riding more! Adventure doesn't have to be long distances but that's great that you're building up to a possibly longer trip.

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Angela link
6/9/2014 02:02:52 pm

All I can do is say there's manic cheering and fist-pumping going on inside me as I read all that! (sick in bed or else I'd do it physically) WOW WOW WOW, I am so excited for you. I am glued to your "screen" for more. :D

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