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Join us in Argentina, April 2024

Mark your calendars for April 7-19, 2024, to embark on an unforgettable bike-packing journey through the stunning landscapes of northwestern Argentina. Picture yourself pedaling through lush vineyards, winding through the Andes Mountains, discovering charming towns and spending evenings under the star-studded Argentine skies. This isn’t just a trip – it’s a rare adventure of discovery. …

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One rider’s memories of the 2023 tour of Argentina

This video montage shows you just a few of the outstanding memories that Onavelo guest Diane brought home with her from the 2023 tour through northerwestern Argentina. New friends? Check. Incredible scenery? Check Great food and wine? Double check! Cultural discovery? Absolutely. Have a look at what’s in store for you on this extraordinary adventure.

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VIDEO: What you can expect on your Argentina ride

You’re intrigued – even excited – about the prospect of exploring lesser known regions of Argentina by bicycle. But maybe your bikepacking experience is limited and you don’t know what you can expect. Rick & Tanya McFerrin have been guiding trips for more than 20 years. In this video, they tell you a bit about …

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Rick and Tanya McFerrin: Pioneers of Bicycle Travel and Advocates for Inclusivity

In a world where adventure knows no bounds, Rick and Tanya McFerrin of OnaVelo Tours have carved a remarkable path by transforming their passion for bicycle travel into a lifelong calling.   Their awe-inspiring exploits span over two decades, encompassing a 25-month, 24,000-kilometre journey across 43 countries, a 14-month, 14,000-kilometre tandem bike expedition with their young …

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VIDEO: Guests from 2023 tour describe ‘trip of a lifetime’

During a recent bicycle trip in northwest Argentina’s culturally rich rural landscape, guests talk about the stunning scenery, cozy accommodations and delicious food and drink. And they talk about what they learned about themselves, and their abilities. “Every day, there seemed to be a nicer, nicer place to meet,” said one guest. “So many beautiful …

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Cyclist describes ride on Argentina’s ‘roads less travelled’

A waiter shouted from a restaurant doorway in the heart of the plaza of Cafayate promising a delicious meal. Easily persuaded, we followed him, carefully stepping over the sleeping stray dog at the top of the steps. Our table was next to a lone entertainer who had the entire restaurant singing along with him. Wine …

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ConnecTour 2021

The bike adventure spirit lives on

What an incredible year this has been. We, the people behind ConnecTour, are writing to you today because each of you has been engaged in some way by our cross-Canada adventure. We want to bring you up to date on developments since we reached St. John’s, NL, in October. We all made it safely home, and are slowly …

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Second World War attack helped shape Bell Island’s history

Bell Island is a little piece of eastern Canada off Newfoundland’s Conception Bay that most citizens haven’t even heard of. Yet it is an historically significant footnote to our involvement in the Second World War. It’s one of the few parts of our countrythat was attacked during the war, and the only domestic location where …

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A warm welcome, and kudos, from the deputy mayor of St. John’s

ConnecTour was honoured to meet with Sheilagh O’Leary, deputy mayor of St. John’s, NL, when we arrived in town. In addition to hosting us at Mile 0, O’Leary invited us up to her office and congratulated us on our cross-Canada bike ride. In this video, O’Leary describes the efforts in St. John’s to build a …

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On eve of tour’s end, bike team reflects on their experience

On Tuesday, Oct. 12, the ConnecTour riders arrive in St. John’s, NL, completing the cross-Canada tour that started on May 28 in Kelowna, British Columbia. It’s been a tour filled with adventure, some drama and many, many encounters will real Canadians in their home environments. In this video, the four riders who are completing the …

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