Find more info about each of these on this page, but for now, here are the quick reasons:
One question we get asked a lot, especially when potential guests are asking about the GAP and GAPCO trails, is “when should I book my self-guided tour?” Without a doubt, and it’s not a sales pitch, the best time to book and reserve your future trips is NOW during the winter months. In fact, the sooner the better!
Why, exactly, should you book your future trip now?
LODGING: Come spring and early summer, chances are, you’re too late to get the best rooms and dates. Why? It’s a simple question of availability. These trails are quite popular and B&Bs often only have four or five rooms. Once the rooms are booked, with visitors of all types, your tour dates suddenly become “occupied.”
LUGGAGE SHUTTLES: Many people want their luggage shuttled from one town to the next so they can enjoy a luggage-free ride on the trail. Shuttle services fill up! The sooner you book, you can guarantee shuttle services.
BIKE RENTALS: Our guests come from all over the country and many don’t bring their own bike. If that’s you, it’s important to reserve your tour AND bike rental early!
In the end, anybody who wants to book a self-guided bike trip with us in 2023 should be reaching out in the next few weeks. The sooner we start, the more confident we can be in building the trip that is exactly right for you!
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