Each group gets two leaders, who will be fun, resourceful adults who love hanging out with kids and who know bikes. Many took cross-country bike trips as teenagers like the ones they’re now leading, and they all complete a comprehensive leader training program and get CPR and First Aid certification. They’re teachers, human service professionals, travel and hospitality professionals, graduate students and college seniors. Some are avid cyclists and travel enthusiasts, while others have served in organizations like Americorps. Their average age is 25 years old.

Teen Treks gives teenagers the chance to discover the excitement and fun of bike touring with a bunch of like-minded people, seeing beautiful natural landscapes and world-class cities while gaining independence and travel skills. You’ll have great experiences out on the road and make memories that will last a lifetime.

Teens who take our trips get a lot of say in what the group does each day, from planning the details of the route to picking out what’s for dinner. If everyone wants to bike hard and get to the beach faster, you can do that. If you want to spend a little more time taking pictures at a breathtaking waterfall or a picturesque waterfront, you can do that. We give our trip leaders lists of activities and interesting sites along the route, but the group has the freedom to follow their preferences – every summer, our trekkers find things to do we didn’t know about, and we add them to our lists for next year.

Teen Treks offers by far the best value in truly extraordinary bike trips for teenagers. Over our history, we’ve run outstanding trips up and down the New England Shore from New York to Montreal, in the Pacific Northwest, and along the California Coast all the way Across America, and through the best sites in Europe. Check out our testimonials and compare our prices to other organizations’. Our trips, our experience, and our rates can’t be beat.

Your leaders will make sure there’s plenty of food for everyone, and that it’s tasty as well as good for you. Breakfast will be quick but satisfying – hot oatmeal or cereal, for example – and lunch will keep you going with a variety of fruits, vegetables, and sandwiches. For dinner, you may go to a local restaurant or make something hot together, like pasta, flatbread pizzas, or fajitas.

Our trips readily accommodate those with special dietary requirements, and we’re very conscious of food allergies – just let us know what you need.

The Across America Trek is one of the most ambitious teen bike trips available, covering over 3,000 miles from the Pacific Northwest to the East Coast. Teens experience multiple regions, climates, and cultures in a single journey, turning the entire country into a hands-on learning experience that builds independence, resilience, and perspective.

This trek is designed for experienced and committed riders who are comfortable cycling for several hours a day over many consecutive weeks. Daily distances typically range from 60 to 85 miles, with varied terrain that includes mountain climbs, open plains, and rolling hills. With structured pacing, rest days, and leader support, riders build endurance as they go.

Riders experience an incredible range of landscapes, from the Cascade Mountains and the Rocky Mountain region to the wide-open Great Plains, the Midwest, and the Northeast. Each section of the country offers something different, helping teens understand how geography, climate, and communities change across the United States.

The extended length of the trek is part of what makes it so impactful. Teens quickly form strong connections with their group, and the structure of daily riding, shared responsibilities, and leader support helps them adjust to life on the road. Many riders finish the trip with greater confidence, independence, and lifelong friendships.

A simple way to prepare for a biking tour in California is to start with short neighborhood rides and build up to longer weekend outings that include some hills. Teens who can comfortably ride multiple days in a row before departure usually find it easier to enjoy the scenery and the social side of the trip.