Meet Caroline Hi, my name is Caroline and I’m from Rothesay, New Brunswick, which is on the Bay of Fundy on Canada’s east coast. I am an outdoor enthusiast, a dog-walker, and people say I laugh a lot.  In my free time I like to hike, cook, watch sunsets and talk to dogs in a high pitched […]

Meet Quinn Hey there, Teen Trekkers! My name is Quinn Ketchum and I’m thrilled to be leading an amazing group of bikers this summer. I come from Pine Island, New York, where I’ve spent most of my life exploring the outdoors. Ever since I was young, I’ve been on mountain and road bikes. It’s always […]

Meet Jamie Hi everyone! My name is Jamie and I am from Buffalo, NY. Last summer I went on a cross-country tour with Bike & Build, a non-profit raising awareness for affordable housing. That experience made me realize how much I love bike touring; riding my bike, meeting new people, and seeing new places is […]

Meet Grace Hello trekkers! I’m Grace from Westchester, New York. The thing that I am most looking forward to on this trek is creating life-long memories exploring the world on two wheels. I spent several years working at a teen/youth sleep-away camp where technology was replaced with card games, outdoor activities, and spending time with […]

Meet Shannon Hi everyone! My name is Shannon and I’m from Newmarket, Ontario. I am super excited to lead an amazing group of teens this summer and create lifelong memories! I fell in love with cycling about 4 years ago, and I recently discovered the joys of bike touring. My first bike trip was a […]

Often, the one thing coming between you and your first bike trek is having the gear itself. But waiting to have the top-of-the-line gear isn’t ideal when you’re eager to hit the open road on two-wheels. Panniers (or saddlebags) are an essential component for self-supported bike travel and can make a big difference in comfortability […]